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šŸ† Great news! The deadline for the Construction News Workforce Awards 2026 has been extended to 3 July. Don't miss your chance to showcase the people, teams and initiatives driving excellence across construction. bit.ly/41j1Vok
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The head of the prison service has blamed ISGā€™s collapse for undermining plans to remediate the prison estate in England and Wales by 2027. constructionnews.co.uk/healtā€¦

Prison service blames ISG collapse for derailing 2027 fire safety target

The head of the prison service has blamed ISGā€™s collapse for undermining plans to remediate the prison estate in England and Wales by 2027. James McEwen

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A minister has pledged to secure funding for new towns ā€œfrom all departments across governmentā€. constructionnews.co.uk/goverā€¦

Minister promises new-town funding 'from all departments'

A minister has pledged to secure funding for new towns ā€œfrom all departments across governmentā€. Baroness Taylor of Stevenage told peers last night (10

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Workers at a valve manufacturer have won an industrial dispute over pay, according to the GMB union. constructionnews.co.uk/supplā€¦

Striking valve-manufacturer workers win pay dispute

Workers at a valve manufacturer have won an industrial dispute over pay, according to the GMB union. Workers at Crane Building and Utilities (BS&U) in

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The government has admitted adding an extra Ā£174m to its investment in the Lower Thames Crossing. constructionnews.co.uk/goverā€¦

Lower Thames Crossing: DfT spends extra Ā£174m on 'fully private' scheme

The government has admitted adding an extra Ā£174m to its investment in the Lower Thames Crossing. Department for Transport (DfT) officials confirmed that

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We are delighted to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards! With such exceptional work being submitted, it sets the stage for an unforgettable awards night. Discover the shortlist: ow.ly/SgNx50ZaxpK
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This yearā€™s Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Conference brings together powerful voices and practical insights driving real change. If youā€™re navigating industry challenges or building cultures where everyone can lead, secure your place: ow.ly/VjQV50Z8Tx9
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A 100-year-old ceiling parts manufacturer, owned by private equity since 2020, has gone under, causing the loss of 170 jobs. constructionnews.co.uk/finanā€¦

100-year-old manufacturer goes under

A 100-year-old ceiling parts manufacturer, owned by private equity since 2020, has gone under, causing the loss of 170 jobs. Gateshead-based Zentia, which

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Registered building control approver (RBCA) Corporate Approved Inspectors (CAI) has told the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) it cannot continue with its operations, Construction News can reveal. constructionnews.co.uk/buildā€¦

Another private building control firm stops work

Registered building control approver (RBCA) Corporate Approved Inspectors (CAI) has told the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) it cannot continue with its

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Panic buying has hit the steel market as planned tariff hikes threaten 30,000 jobs and risk derailing housing, industrial and life sciences schemes, according to an internal construction industry briefing. constructionnews.co.uk/supplā€¦

Steel tariff changes pose 'severe and immediate' risks to construction

Panic buying has hit the steel market as planned tariff hikes threaten 30,000 jobs and risk derailing housing, industrial and life sciences schemes,

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Weā€™re officially counting down to the Construction News Awards 30th anniversary, and thereā€™s just one month to go! Take a look at some of the companies already joining us, and secure your table today to be part of the biggest night in construction: ow.ly/z3LX50Z8SrJ
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Construction activity has dropped at its sharpest pace since the first Covid lockdown, research has revealed. constructionnews.co.uk/sectiā€¦

Construction hit by sharpest fall in work since first Covid lockdown

Construction activity has dropped at its sharpest pace since the first Covid lockdown, research has revealed. S&P Globalā€™s UK Construction Purchasing

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Fast-track apprenticeships supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will deliver a much-needed boost to the housebuilding sector, Construction News can reveal. constructionnews.co.uk/skillā€¦

CITB launches fast-track apprenticeship scheme

Fast-track apprenticeships supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will deliver a much-needed boost to the housebuilding sector,

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An employment tribunal has awarded 75 former Beck Interiors employees a protective award equivalent to 90 daysā€™ pay, after finding the company failed to comply with collective redundancy consultation requirements. constructionnews.co.uk/legalā€¦

Beck Interiorsā€™ ex-staff win 90-day protective award

An employment tribunal has awarded 75 former Beck Interiors employees a protective award equivalent to 90 daysā€™ pay, after finding the company failed to

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The UK construction industry needs to recruit a million more workers over the next 10 years if it is to meet its infrastructure commitments, according to a new report. constructionnews.co.uk/goverā€¦

A million more construction workers needed, says Skills England

The UK construction industry needs to recruit a million more workers over the next 10 years if it is to meet its infrastructure commitments, according to

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Corscale has appointed McLaren Construction and Phoenix ME under a preconstruction services agreement to begin early works on a Ā£253.9m data centre in Iver, Buckinghamshire. constructionnews.co.uk/contrā€¦

McLaren and Phoenix ME land roles on Ā£254m Iver data centre scheme

Corscale has appointed McLaren Construction and Phoenix ME under a preconstruction services agreement to begin early works on a Ā£253.9m data centre in

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The government has stepped back from the idea of imposing a ban on dry cutting engineered stone, which has been suggested to reduce the risk of silicosis. constructionnews.co.uk/healtā€¦

Silicosis: DWP says engineered stone ban ā€˜not the right approachā€™

The government has played down the prospect of imposing a ban on dry cutting engineered stone, which has been suggested to reduce the risk of silicosis.

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Keady Construction claimed the top league spot in May thanks to a single residential job in Stockport. constructionnews.co.uk/contrā€¦

Resi job propels Keady to league summit

Keady Construction claimed the top league spot in May thanks to a single residential job in Stockport. The contractor was selected by developer Amstone to

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Murphy has grown its pre-tax profit by more than a fifth and is looking forward ā€œwith confidenceā€ as it marks its 75th anniversary. constructionnews.co.uk/finanā€¦

Murphy boosts pre-tax profit above Ā£100m

Murphy has grown its pre-tax profit by more than a fifth and is looking forward ā€œwith confidenceā€ as it marks its 75th anniversary. The construction

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