Private equity firm eyes eight construction acquisitions this year

Investor TrueNorth Capital Group has acquired Leeds-based contractor KNG Building Services as it sets about creating a “construction supergroup”. Bradley Lay, principal of the private equity firm, said he hoped to complete eight acquisitions in the industry this year ahead of listing on the stock… The post Private equity firm eyes eight construction acquisitions this year appeared first on Construction News.

Leaders recognised at ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards

Winners of the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards were announced during a gala dinner at Zinc, Federation Square. (Images: ARBS)The HVAC&R and building services industry gathered in Melbourne last week for the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards Gala Dinner. … The post Leaders recognised at ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards appeared first on Inside Construction.

The hidden layer of construction revealed at ARBS 2026

ARBS 2026 will take place from 5 to 7 May in Melbourne. ( ARBS Exhibitions)The CEO of ARBS Exhibitions explains why building services are shaping project outcomes earlier than ever. By Amanda Searle, CEO … The post The hidden layer of construction revealed at ARBS 2026 appeared first on Inside Construction.

Crane building services and utilities workers vote for strike action

More than a hundred workers at Hitchin-based Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) have voted to take strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay, after months of pay negotiations failed to secure a deal. The post Crane building services and utilities workers vote for strike action appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Valve-manufacturer workers vote to strike over pay

More than 100 employees at a Hertfordshire parts manufacturer for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems have voted for strike action over a pay dispute. According to a statement from the GMB union, staff at Crane Building Services & Utilities (BS&U), which is based in… The post Valve-manufacturer workers vote to strike over pay appeared first on Construction News.