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Cardo Group continues acquisition spree with Trident deal

Colin Marrs — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:07:24 +0000

Cardo Group has acquired Scottish contractor Trident Maintenance Services as the Welsh firm continues its expansion drive across the UK. The Cardiff-based building maintenance specialist said the deal would strengthen its position in Scotland and extend its footprint in the north of England. The transaction…

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United Infrastructure acquires systems specialist

Colin Marrs — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:25:07 +0000

United Infrastructure has acquired control systems and switchgear specialist Simkiss Group as it continues to expand its presence in the UK energy and utilities markets. The buyer, which provides services across critical national infrastructure, said the deal broadened its technical capability in power, energy and…

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Alun Griffiths halves loss and shifts focus from ‘multiple, high-value projects’

Joshua Stein — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:01:40 +0000

Civils contractor Alun Griffiths has halved its pre-tax loss amid a rejig to focus on smaller contracts, as it battles soaring costs on large projects. The firm tabled a pre-tax loss of £48.9m in the year to 31 December 2024, down from £95m, as it…

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Henry Boot formally completes construction division sale

Ben Vogel — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:13:02 +0000

Henry Boot plc has completed the sale of its construction arm to a firm led by three of its former directors. The deal was officially completed on 31 December, the parent firm said today (5 January). The management buyout (MBO) of Henry Boot Construction (HBC)…

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Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems from administrators

Colin Marrs — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:41:14 +0000

Premier Forest Products has acquired National Timber Systems (NTS), safeguarding an initial 160 jobs following the collapse of its former parent company. NTS, a supplier of engineered timber products to housebuilders and the modular construction sector, was part of National Timber Group UK before both…

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Jobs saved as Yorkshire modular firm sold out of administration

Ben Vogel — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:27:46 +0000

Wakefield-based Thurston Group Ltd and two associated firms have been sold out of administration in a pre-pack deal, saving more than 200 jobs. Privately owned industrial manufacturing and distribution firm GCH Corporation Ltd acquired the modular and offsite construction specialist for an undisclosed sum, administrators…

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2025: the news that shaped the year

Ben Vogel — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:45:40 +0000

With the infrastructure boost offset by a slow housebuilding market and the ongoing skills crisis, the construction industry is hoping for a better year ahead

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Van Elle exits Canadian market in £2.5m sale

Colin Marrs — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:01:34 +0000

Van Elle has agreed to sell its Canadian subsidiary less than three years after entering the market, citing delays in rail investment. The groundworks firm said it will dispose of the entire share capital and assets of Van Elle Canada Inc to 1560169 B.C. Ltd,…

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GRS buys out Tarmac stake in business

Colin Marrs — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:45:22 +0000

Construction materials specialist GRS has acquired the 23.7 per cent stake in its business held by Tarmac, ending a long-standing shareholding arrangement for an undisclosed sum. The buyout returns the company to full private ownership and will support expansion of its sustainable aggregates portfolio, digital…

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Ventro Group adds acquisition to broaden compliance services

Ben Vogel — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:07:01 +0000

Ventro Group has acquired Birmingham-based fire safety, M&E and refurbishment contractor Harrold Jones Services (HJS), as it seeks to expand its national building safety compliance offering. The value of the deal was not disclosed. Ventro said HJS will add annual revenue of £13.7m to the…

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