Spotlight

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has marked a significant milestone on the Birmingham England Temple project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with steelwork now progressing well across the scheme and the Temple spire successfully installed. A total of 251.578 metric tons of steel is going to be incorporated across two buildings … Read more

Entries are open for the 2026 Constructing Excellence London & South East Awards, as the awards programme marks its 20th anniversary, recognising outstanding talent across the built environment. The awards celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories including G4C Future Leader, Integration and Collaborative Working, People and Culture, Regeneration and Conservation, Innovation, Delivering Value, … Read more

True North Construction has announced Maggie’s Newcastle, a charity providing free practical, emotional and social support to people living with cancer, as its charity of the year for 2026. The partnership builds on a successful relationship established in 2025 and reflects the company’s commitment to supporting people affected by cancer and the vital services the … Read more

The Midlands Construction Charity Ball has now officially distributed all funds raised at its2025 event, with a total of £160,000 presented to four Midlands-based charities making asignificant impact across the region.The Midlands Construction Charity Ball was proudly organised by Tippers, EH Smith BuildersMerchants, Friel Homes and M. Lambe Construction.Hosted at The Masters Suite at The … Read more

London, UK – 17 February 2026 – BioTwin, a developer of low-carbon alternatives to conventional construction products, today announced the first UK installation of its hemp-based BioStud partition studs at the Sciopolis development in North Acton. This is the first time BioTwin’s pioneering technology has been adopted in the UK marking a significant step forward … Read more

Cramlington-based, principal building contractor, Compass Developments, has underpinned its commitment to developing its workforce of the future with the appointment of Adam Charlton as assistant quantity surveyor. Adam, 23, from Seaton Delaval, joined the company as a technical apprentice four years ago, benefiting from hands-on industry experience, whilst studying for his degree in Quantity Surveying … Read more

North East Site Services Ltd (NESS) have joined the Civil Engineering Contractors Association North East (CECA North East), the UK’s leading civil engineering trade association, reinforcing its commitment to professional excellence and industry collaboration. CECA North East represents civil engineering contractors across the region, providing members with training, technical guidance, networking opportunities and industry advocacy. … Read more

Following the celebration of its 20th anniversary last year, Diamond Hire & Sales continues to strengthen its position as a Specialist Plant Hire partner to the UK construction sector, with a focus on safety-led technology, low-emission equipment, and high-performance niche solutions. What began over two decades ago, hiring Diamond Drilling Rigs, Floor Saws and Brokk … Read more

GRAHAM has committed to developing the next generation of industry talent to combat industry-wide skills shortages as it marks National Apprenticeship Week (9th – 15th February)  across England. With a number of apprentices taking part in nationally recognised apprenticeship pathways across the company’s various divisions, 93 per cent of trainees continue in employment with the business … Read more