A second immigration enforcement operation at a construction site in Swindon has found all workers to be operating legally. Wiltshire Police said it had supported Home Office immigration enforcement officers in an inspection on 22 January at the ex-Honda site in Panattoni Park. It followed an immigration enforcement operation at…
A worker in his 30s has died after an accident at a construction site in Sittingbourne, Kent. The victim was employed by an unnamed subcontractor on a site where Winvic is building a warehouse for frozen food firm Cook Trading Ltd. In a statement to Construction News, Kent Police said…
The government has scrapped reforms intended to tighten audit processes for large firms. On Monday (19 January), small businesses minister Blair McDougall announced the government had “reached the difficult decision” not to proceed with the reforms, which were first proposed after high-profile business collapses such as major contractor Carillion. The…
UK construction activity fell sharply in 2025, but conditions are emerging that could support a “phoenix moment” recovery this year, industry analyst Glenigan has said. The value of projects starting on site dropped by 20 per cent year-on-year in 2025, according to its Construction Review for January. But conditions are…
David Brown has been confirmed as the new chair and interim president of both the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), following the death of Wayne Connolly. Brown, the immediate past chair of both organisations, has resumed the leadership roles in line…
Groundworks and civils contractor Caldwell Construction Ltd has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as it scrambles to find a buyer and fend off creditors. The notice was filed yesterday (14 January). Founded in 2007, the firm specialises in delivering groundworks for housebuilders and developers in the Midlands,…
The High Court has dismissed a judicial review request brought by steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal against plans to redevelop the Chatham Docks industrial site in Kent. Developer Peel Waters was granted outline planning permission by Medway Council in November 2024 to demolish and redevelop the 31,000 square metre site. It includes…
An investigation is underway after architectural cladding fell off a Vinci-built office in Blackpool. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employees at the Fylde View building (pictured) were evacuated following the incident in which a piece of external brise soleil dropped to the pavement from the sixth floor. No injuries…
Glasgow-based contracting joint venture City Building has seen its losses worsen amid static turnover. The business’s latest audited accounts for the year to 31 March 2025 showed an operating loss of £7.4m compared with a deficit of just £67,000 the year before. Turnover fell from £154.2m to £153.3m. In the…
Pre-tax profit at MGL Group has risen by a third, according to the construction and demolition contractor’s latest audited annual accounts. The firm said that “continued successful project completion and strategic partnerships” helped profit to grow from £21.9m to £28.9m in the year to 31 March 2025. As turnover just…
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