Entries by Lyn

Investment Opportunities in a Construction Surge

  UK Infrastructure and Housing Boom: Strategic Investment Opportunities in Labour’s Policy-Driven Construction Surge The UK’s chronic housing shortage—1.3 million households on waiting lists and 160,000 children in temporary accommodation—has positioned Labour’s 1.5 million homes target as a cornerstone of its economic agenda. With bold planning reforms, a £600 million workforce training initiative, and £39 […]

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Forecast Predicts Future Building Costs

BCIS reveals five-year construction industry forecast Building costs will increase by a predicted 14% over the next five years to 2Q2030, while tender prices will rise by 15% over the same period, according to the latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). New work output is expected to grow by 18% […]

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THE HARDIE® PLANK CHALLENGE IS BACK, AND IT’S BETTER THAN EVER!

  James Hardie, the world’s number one producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement cladding and backerboard, has announced the return of its hugely successful Hardie® Plank challenge, as part of a strategy to increase the number of trained installers across the UK. Hosted by James Hardie, in collaboration with several builders merchants, the Hardie® Plank challenge is a roadshow event that celebrates craftsmanship, precision, and speed.  The challenge will take place in […]

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Education Building Boom Boosts Profits

Dundee construction firm Kilmac has announced a record-breaking year, with profits soaring on the back of several major school construction projects. The company, which became employee-owned in 2022, also saw its workforce grow to an all-time high of 180 staff members in its 21st year of business. For the financial year ending September 2024, newly-filed […]

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Britain’s Infrastructure Barriers

An artist’s impression of the northern entrance to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing (Photo: Joas Souza) Britain is lagging behind Europe on delivery of key infrastructure due to an “overly complex and slow” planning system, bureaucracy and a shortage of builders, a new report has warned. Delays to building major roads, railway and energy projects […]

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The UK’s flagship battery manufacturing facility

  Steel frames in place on Agratas site mark a major milestone in the construction of the UK’s flagship battery manufacturing facility The first steel frames on the Agratas site near Bridgwater, Somerset are now in place, marking a major milestone in the construction of the UK’s flagship battery manufacturing facility. It marks the start […]

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Multi-billion-pound UK theme park development

Credit: Universal Destinations & Experiences Universal seeks planning permission for multi-billion-pound UK theme park development Universal has submitted a formal planning application for its proposed theme park resort in Bedford.  Universal has submitted a formal planning application to the UK government for its proposed theme park resort in Bedfordshire, the theme park giant has revealed. […]

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Transforming Dilapidated Railway Arches

  Architectural practice Stephen George + Partners (SGP) has announced that work has completed on a scheme in Salford, Greater Manchester, that has seen the redevelopment of previously derelict railway arches into new destinations for businesses to occupy. Triton Construction was appointed as main contractor for the scheme late last year, following a receipt by […]

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Rooftop Solar needs Government Backing

  Lack of fixed export tariff for selling surplus energy is holding back UK businesses from installing more rooftop solar, says Longevity Power A govt-backed price guarantee for selling excess energy would provide much-needed certainty for UK companies and landlords to install solar PV systems on their buildings   The ongoing lack of a government-backed […]

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