Middle East crisis fuels fresh construction cost surge

Supply chain braces for fresh wave of price hikes as transport and manufacturing costs spike

Beard boosts revenue as it braces for market dip

Beard’s turnover grew to a record level in 2025 although its profit dipped slightly, according to newly published accounts. The Swindon-based contractor’s filing shows revenue rose to £230.2m in the year to 31 December 2025. This was up from £198.4m in the previous 12 months.… The post Beard boosts revenue as it braces for market dip appeared first on Construction News.

Network Rail braces for widespread layoffs amid ‘budgetary pressures’

Network Rail will this month begin informing staff of plans to cut a significant number of jobs amid unforeseen budget constraints. The post Network Rail braces for widespread layoffs amid ‘budgetary pressures’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Taylor Wimpey braces for margin squeeze this year

Lower opening order book and weaker margins shape cautious outlook

Stanmore braces for impact of BSR delays

The parent company of the Stanmore brand, which comprises several cladding and structural steel businesses, has forecast its future turnover to be affected by bottlenecks with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) gateway two approvals. “Looking beyond 31 March 2026, the directors expect a reduction in the… The post Stanmore braces for impact of BSR delays appeared first on Construction News.

Mat Picardal - Top 5 Ways Engineers “Earthquake Proof” Buildings - Explained by a Structural Engineer, 01112022

Top 5 ways civil engineers "earthquake proof" buildings, SIMPLY explained by a civil structural engineer, Mat Picardal