Project delays blamed for National Highways renewals budget underspend

National Highways underspent its Large Renewals budget by a third in 2025/26 after delays affected the M6 Lune Gorge scheme and the concrete roads programme, a new report says. The Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) annual performance report, covering the 12 months to 31 March 2026,… The post Project delays blamed for National Highways renewals budget underspend appeared first on Construction News.

NEW STC 26 MedSlide Plus from Serenity Sliding Door Systems

When balancing performance and project budgets, every decision matters. Serenity’s latest sliding door system, the STC 26-rated MedSlide Plus, delivers reliable acoustic performance at a lower cost than comparable, higher-STC-rated systems. Built with an SCLC-5 core, the MedSlide Plus offers lasting value, giving design teams another option to meet both performance and budget goals. To… Continue reading NEW STC 26 MedSlide Plus from Serenity Sliding Door Systems The post NEW STC 26 MedSlide Plus from Serenity Sliding Door Systems appeared first on Construction Specifier.

West Yorkshire council’s planned £14M roads investment critical to modal shift

Calderdale Council in West Yorkshire has signalled sizeable investment in its roads network, highlighting the tension between budget deficits, and pressing connectivity targets. The post West Yorkshire council’s planned £14M roads investment critical to modal shift appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Industry chiefs rally to tell new PM not to slash infrastructure budget

Bosses unite to call for government to stick to £725bn spending plan

Keppie’s Airdrie hospital plans shelved in ‘formal reset’ over £2.1bn costs

The Architects’ Journal Keppie’s Airdrie hospital plans shelved in ‘formal reset’ over £2.1bn costs Keppie Design’s plans for a 12,000m² hospital in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, have been shelved following a rethink by the Scottish Government over budget concerns The post Keppie’s Airdrie hospital plans shelved in ‘formal reset’ over £2.1bn costs appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Ian Weinfass

Metroun - How to Effectively Manage and Control Project Cost as a Quantity Surveyor

As a Quantity Surveyor, you have a responsibility to manage the cost on a construction project. In this video, Metroun provides 6 tips on how to effectively manage & control project cost, enabling you to take proactive action on the schemes you’re working on and ensure your project stays within budget.

Construction Cost Management- Rising Revolution in the Industry

Manual procedures and disconnected solutions convert minor missteps into long, turning wrong turns that range far afield and cost a little fortune to get back on track. Cost management is visibility, connectivity, and complete control—not to mention project findings made in the totality of situational awareness.

Metroun - RIBA Plan Of Work Explained, 24082022

The RIBA Plan of Work was introduced in 1963 to provide a framework for Architects to use on projects with their Clients. Its purpose is to bring greater clarity to the different stages of a construction project. This video provides a brief overview of each stage.

Metroun - 5 Skills Every Quantity Surveyor Needs, 24112021

If you’ve ever thought about venturing into the world of Quantity Surveying, you might wonder what you need to be good at to succeed. Metroun's video looks at the top 5 skills that they feel Quantity Surveyors need in order to do the role professionally and to a high standard

Interior Commercial Construction & Design 101

A simple but comprehensive breakdown of the lifecycle of a typical commercial interior construction process, the most common types of construction services and types of interior projects.

What steps would you take to ensure that a construction project is completed on time and within budget, and how would you handle any challenges?