Spotlight

One of the biggest challenges when treating the highly invasive plant Field horsetail is controlling infestations growing through hard standing areas such as car parks, pavements, industrial yards, pathways, driveways, and construction compounds. This is a big problem for house builders, local authorities and private landowners across the UK. These locations often restrict the use of certain … Read more

Enva Becomes First Recycled APCr Aggregate Producer in Scotland to Achieve BSI Certification to BS EN 13055 for Concrete Applications Industry-leading certification confirms that recycled lightweight aggregate meets recognised standards for use in concrete, mortar and grout, while delivering substantial carbon reductions compared with conventional aggregates. Enva, one the UK and Ireland’s leading environmental services … Read more

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor specialising in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been appointed to deliver a landmark £130m Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in Leeds city centre, following Gateway 2 approval. Acting on behalf of new client Lisbon Street Developments Limited, a joint venture … Read more

National contractor GRAHAM has celebrated a significant milestone at The Castle Rock School in Coalville, Leicestershire, with a steel signing ceremony marking the start of the new building’s structural steel frame installation. The ceremony took place on site on 10 June, attended by senior GRAHAM figures as well as representatives from the Department for Education, … Read more

Japanese knotweed experts provide some really useful tips on what to do (and not do) if you encounter knotweed in your garden, and how to soften the blow of finding knotweed with a ‘neighbour’s discount’. Do: Don’t:

National contractor GRAHAM has expanded its footprint in the North of England, opening a new office in Cumbria. Located at the Phoenix Enterprise Centre in Cleator Moor, the new site will be utilised by GRAHAM’s civil engineering and building divisions. It will enable the teams to better support the delivery of high-quality nuclear infrastructure projects … Read more

Carney Consultancy has delivered a workshop for members of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association North East (CECA NE) at the Safe Digging Event, providing insight into its Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Buried Services course. The company has also delivered an online Constructionline Accreditation workshop for CECA North East members, providing a general … Read more

The UK’s biggest housebuilding awards, the WhatHouse? Awards has announced a new partnership for its 2026 event, confirming Build Warranty Group as its headline sponsor. Build Warranty Group has committed to a multi-year deal, which will see the structural warranty insurance specialists collaborate with WhatHouse? Awards long-term. “The WhatHouse? Awards celebrate excellence in UK housebuilding, … Read more

KNOTWEED DO’S & DON’TS FOR HOMEOWNERS… Japanese knotweed experts provide some really useful tips on what to do (and not do) if you encounter knotweed in your garden, and how to soften the blow of finding knotweed with a ‘neighbour’s discount’. Do: Don’t: Dispose of Japanese knotweed material in the wild.

Ethstat wins King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development Ethstat Ethical Stationery CIC has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, recognising its work to help organisations use everyday procurement as a force for good. The Croydon-based social enterprise supplies sustainable office products and ethical procurement solutions to organisations across the UK, … Read more