Government steel strategy set to drive up construction costsContractors are bracing for a fresh wave of cost inflation after the Government unveiled a hardline steel strategy designed to curb imports and boost domestic production.
Ministers have set out plans to cut steel import quotas by 60% from July and impose a 50% tariff on material brought in above those limits — a move aimed at shielding…
Gobion lands £52m DP World London Gateway yard jobGobion Construction has secured a £52m contract to deliver a major container storage yard expansion at London Gateway Port in Thurrock.
The job, awarded by London Gateway Port, will see the SME contractor build out a new automated container yard at Berth 5 as the port ramps up capacity.
The one-year programme is due to start at the end of Marc…
Winners named for £1bn North West contractor frameworkProcure Partnerships has unveiled the winners of its £1bn framework covering construction, infrastructure and demolition works across the North West.
The four-year deal is open to public sector clients across the region and is split into six construction lots, six infrastructure lots and a single demolition lot.
Up to 10 contractors hav…
American student builder gets Birmingham green lightAmerica’s largest student accommodation developer Landmark Properties has been given the green light for a scheme at 120 Suffolk Street in the centre of Birmingham.
The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) community will also include high quality communal and outdoor spaces next to New Street Station.
The job will be completed in 2029…
Former Battersea Power Station boss launches tribunal claimFormer CEO Don O’Sullivan is bringing a claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing detriment against Battersea Power Station Development Company and four senior Malaysian executives.
O’Sullivan joined Battersea in June 2024 after 21 years at Galliard Homes.
He was dismissed in May 2025 amid claims he raised whistleblowing concerns…
Amey tops construction minimum wage breach listAmey has been named as the highest-profile construction firm to underpay workers in the Government’s latest national minimum wage crackdown after failing to pay £169,447 to 2,608 staff.
The infrastructure services contractor is the standout name in a list of around 30 firms, largely made up of smaller subcontractors and specialist trades,…
Go-ahead for Manchester Garden VillageTameside Metropolitan Borough Council has resolved to grant planning consent for revised proposals for 2,150 new homes at Godley Green Garden Village.
The news follows a £17.4m funding deal towards upfront enabling works and supporting infrastructure from Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Godley Green Garden Village will provide up to 2,150 new homes,…
Amey tops construction mimumum wage breach listAmey has been named as the highest-profile construction firm to underpay workers in the Government’s latest national minimum wage crackdown after failing to pay £169,447 to 2,608 staff.
The infrastructure services contractor is the standout name in a list of around 30 firms, largely made up of smaller subcontractors and specialist trades,…
Second-generation nuclear reactor demolition era beginsThe UK’s next wave of nuclear decommissioning has moved a step closer after the regulator signed off the transfer of Hunterston B to public sector control ahead of full dismantling.
Government decommissioning body, Nuclear Restoration Services will take over ownership of the North Ayrshire reactor from EDF on 1 April.
This will be the first…
McGoff resets leadership to fuel next growth phaseManchester-based contractor McGoff Group has overhauled its senior structure to support expansion across build-to-rent, elderly care and childcare schemes as revenues surge across its core construction arm.
The business is ditching its single group director model for construction services and moving to standalone leadership teams headed by new MDs…