Cruden starts work on Renfrewshire homes

Cruden has started pre-construction work on a new residential development in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, with 90 new homes planned.

Kier chosen in PCSA for £50m Holborn office refurbishment

Kier has been selected as preferred contractor for Railpen’s £50m refurbishment of The Fenner office development in Holborn, central London. The contractor entered a preconstruction services agreement (PCSA) with Railpen ahead of a planned site start in the fourth quarter of 2026. The main construction… The post Kier chosen in PCSA for £50m Holborn office refurbishment appeared first on Construction News.

Kier work winning director joins Galliford Try

Vicky Nugus to lead preconstruction in water sector

Galliford Try hires former Kier work-winning director

Galliford Try has appointed former Kier work-winning director Vicky Nugus as strategic development director for its environment business. Nugus joined the contractor’s environment board and was given responsibility for identifying growth opportunities and managing its pipeline. She will also oversee preconstruction functions covering business development,… The post Galliford Try hires former Kier work-winning director appeared first on Construction News.

Hill lands £219m Maidstone housing scheme

Hill Partnerships has won a £219.1m contract from Maidstone Borough Council to deliver 103 homes on the former Springfield Library site. The appointment followed a two-stage procurement, with Hill having been selected in July 2025 for the preconstruction services agreement (PCSA) stage in 2025. Main… The post Hill lands £219m Maidstone housing scheme appeared first on Construction News.

Practical Engineering - Why Construction Projects Always Go Over Budget, 21032023

From preconstruction costs to inflation to unexpected site conditions, there are a lot of reasons construction budgets rarely align with construction costs.

What BIM deliverables add the most value during preconstruction, not construction?