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A London local authority has blamed the collapse of private companies for its “severe backlog” in building control services. constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/buil…

Scape Scotland has started procurement for a £4bn public sector construction framework covering works and services across Scotland. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/scap…

A Kent council that appointed Curo Construction to replace Henry Construction on a half-complete £65m job could now face finding yet another new contractor. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/admi…

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Mace Construct has been appointed to deliver a low-carbon retrofit of 60 Queen Victoria Street in the City of London. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/mace…

Revenue at construction products manufacturer and distributor Marshalls remained steady for the four months to 30 April 2026, the company said in its latest trading update. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/stea…

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Glencar has been named main contractor on a £50m Minecraft-themed attraction at Chessington World of Adventures. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/glen…

Caddick Group’s profit nosedived after it was hit by a dip in work and geopolitical challenges, including the war in Ukraine. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/dome…

Cladding on high-risk buildings must be remediated by the end of 2029, under new legislation put forward in this morning’s King’s Speech. constructionnews.co.uk/government/new…

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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) yesterday sanctioned two former Carillion group finance directors and three unnamed former senior accountants at the firm, as it concluded its investigation into the firm’s collapse. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/with…

The High Court has enforced an adjudication decision ordering Farrans Construction to pay a water supply company £3.27m. constructionnews.co.uk/legal/high-cou…

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed sanctions on two former Carillion group finance directors and three unnamed former senior accountants at the firm, as it concluded its investigation into the firm’s collapse. constructionnews.co.uk/contractors/ca…

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Civils specialist Renew Holdings achieved “record” interim turnover as acquisitions reaped rewards for the contractor. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/rene…

Infrastructure contractors should prepare for tender price inflation of up to 5 per cent due partly to the war in Iran, consultancy Turner & Townsend (T&T) has warned. constructionnews.co.uk/civils/brace-f…

Bringing back British Steel into public ownership is “crucial” to help to secure the UK’s long-term steelmaking capacity – but won’t solve contractors’ immediate cost concerns, industry experts have warned. constructionnews.co.uk/government/cru…

Kier has been appointed under a preconstruction services agreement for Derwent London’s Holden House redevelopment in central London. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/kier…