Sub-inflation bid prices expected as orders shrink

Many contractors will be working at sub-inflation prices for some time as shrinking work volumes intensify competition, a report has warned. Consultancy Arcadis kept its tender forecasts unchanged in its Market View Autumn 2026 study – despite growing cost-of-living pressures. It said private sector construction bid… The post Sub-inflation bid prices expected as orders shrink appeared first on Construction News.

AtkinsRéalis to lead design of Hong Kong-Shenzhen technology park

Canada’s AtkinsRéalis has been appointed lead design consultant for infrastructure and public facilities on the first phase of an innovation and technology park between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Working for… The post AtkinsRéalis to lead design of Hong Kong-Shenzhen technology park appeared first on Global Construction Review.

How Independent Site Inspections Help Improve Construction Quality

The post How Independent Site Inspections Help Improve Construction Quality appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Maintaining consistent quality across a construction project can be challenging. With multiple contractors, trades and suppliers working to tight programmes, even well-managed sites can experience workmanship issues, specification errors or defects that are not immediately obvious. This is where independent site inspections can come in and prove extremely useful.  Their approach can benefit clients, contractors […]

Stepnell hires former Lendlease MD to lead construction arm

Stepnell has appointed former Lendlease executive Simon Gorski as managing director of its construction business as the contractor targets regional expansion. Gorski joined the Rugby-based contractor after more than 30 years working across construction, defence, justice, healthcare and public-sector programmes. He spent 20 years at… The post Stepnell hires former Lendlease MD to lead construction arm appeared first on Construction News.

Prisoners help build new modular jail cells

Inmates working with main contractor Reds10 on North Yorkshire site

Collaboration and interdependency: exploring the relationship between designers and contractors

Cost overruns, late deliveries and legal disputes are common complaints of the construction industry that affect efficiency, productivity and financial returns and impact on wider economic growth and prosperity. Collaboration is regularly proposed as a mechanism to achieve improved working relationships, information exchange, quality, timing and to reduce conflicts, risks, and costs.

HS2 Uncovering St Mary's Church: Introduction to the site - Episode 1

Archaeologists in Buckinghamshire working on the HS2 project have been excavating a medieval church and burial ground in Stoke Mandeville.

What are the latest HSE requirements for working at height in the UK?

Sites working during xmas, is there a benefit?