‘How do we price work on boggy ground?’

This month’s Contract Clinic question comes from a contractor worried about tendering for a project in an area known for difficult ground conditions The post ‘How do we price work on boggy ground?’ appeared first on Construction Management.

Benchmarking in a volatile construction market

Karl Horton is the data services director at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Periods of economic volatility, including the conditions created by conflict in the Middle East, result in a more complex environment for benchmarking. Financial and commodity markets typically respond to shocks ahead… The post Benchmarking in a volatile construction market appeared first on Construction News.

Profit and turnover edge up at Hill Group

The Hill Group has warned of softer sales activity and potential margin pressure despite reporting higher revenue and profit in its latest accounts The contractor/housebuilder said trading conditions remained “restrained” in the year to 31 March 2026., with sales activity easing after geopolitical events in the… The post Profit and turnover edge up at Hill Group appeared first on Construction News.

Heatwave sparks delay on £500m Kier project

The June heatwave has delayed a “key milestone” on a £500m Kier road project in the South West. National Highways said the opening of a temporary section of highway south of Cheltenham was pushed back by seven days due to working and curing conditions last… The post Heatwave sparks delay on £500m Kier project appeared first on Construction News.

Choosing the Right GRP Housing for Construction and Infrastructure Projects

The post Choosing the Right GRP Housing for Construction and Infrastructure Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction and infrastructure projects often rely on external equipment that needs to remain protected, accessible and operational in all weather conditions. From electrical controls and metering equipment to utility systems and site infrastructure, the housing used to protect these assets can have a direct impact on long-term performance. That is why GRP products are widely […]

Association for Project Management - Building a contract, Basic contract law for project managers, Part 2, 14092021

This second webinar deals with the issue of building a contract. It covers the components of a contract; ‘boiler plate’ & negotiated clauses; risk allocation; who should be involved and project managing a contract’s development.

How much time and rework could you save by converting existing site conditions into accurate BIM models before planning renovations or facility upgrad

How do you determine the most cost-effective foundation type for a commercial building when dealing with variable ground conditions?

What’s the most effective way to manage concrete curing in cold weather conditions to maintain strength and prevent cracking?