Spotlight

Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) NE recently hosted the national CECA policy roadshow in Gateshead, giving the board a forum to discuss regional challenges and priorities with its policy team. The workshop, led by policy and public affairs director, Ben Goodwin, saw members share their experiences and highlight the policy changes needed to support contractors … Read more

Winvic Construction Ltd a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and construction of private and public sector works and civil engineering projects, and Gilltown have marked the topping out milestone at Progress House in Coventry, a 544-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme. Representatives from Winvic, client Gilltown, engineer Westlakes and architect GDL … Read more

FIRE DOOR HARDWARE TRAINING, DEMOS AND COMPETITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ALLEGION UK AT THE FIRE SAFETY EVENT 2026 BIRMINGHAM (March 2026) – Allegion helps keep people safe where they live, learn, work and connect and is bringing together its family of trusted door hardware brands at The Fire Safety Event 2026, taking place between … Read more

A panel of experienced construction professionals is to judge the inaugural Golden Hammer Awards to identify the region’s top joiner. Taking place at Hartlepool College on 30 May 2026, the judging panel will include Steven Henderson, construction director at True North Construction, Les Wharton, contracts manager at Able Construction and two experienced carpentry and joinery … Read more

AIR-VAC Mobile Vacuum Excavator enables a non-intrusive method of excavation that uses compressed air to loosen up the ground, followed by suction to remove the loose material. This is often referred to as non-destructive digging (NDD). Using an AIR-VAC machine for excavation can significantly reduce spoil and dust because all of the extracted material is … Read more

London Square has exchanged contracts with leading housing provider Clarion Housing Group to deliver the full affordable housing provision at the regeneration of the former Leegate Shopping Centre in South East London. This marks the latest step in a multiyear partnership between London Square and Clarion, which has helped deliver 1,539 homes across London, including in Twickenham, Neasden, Croydon and Staines.   The agreement will see Clarion take … Read more

As Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter celebrates 130 years of caring for animals across the North East, it benefits from a strong and enduring partnership with Carney Consultancy. The charity provides care and refuge for animals that are lost, unwanted, neglected, abused or abandoned. It also reunites lost pets with their owners wherever possible and … Read more

VTG Rail UK is pleased to announce a 15-year contract renewal with long-standing customer Breedon Group plc for the lease of 72 JPA powder tank wagons. The length of this agreement reflects the strength of VTG’s partnership with Breedon and a shared commitment to long-term, sustainable rail logistics.  As part of the renewal, all 72 wagons will … Read more

South Hampshire College Group have hosted an inspirational event to highlight the important contributions of women to the construction industry. This interactive activity day featured over 50 college staff, industry professionals, and business partners participating in an array of construction tasks that explored the exciting opportunities in construction. Such tasks included bricklaying, block paving, plant … Read more

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been appointed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership to deliver the Waterbeach railway station haul road – the company’s first project awarded under the Eastern Highways Alliance  Framework (EHF4). The £800 … Read more