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A worker has died following an incident at a housing development in Norwich. The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) said an air ambulance was called to the scene at Hawthorn Drive in Sprowston at 10.50am on Tuesday (17 February) over reports a person had been injured. But the man,…

Willmott Dixon has secured a £50m contract from the House of Commons to deliver a major mechanical and electrical overhaul at Portcullis House. The contractor was awarded the works, which are due to run until 2029, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, known as the Portcullis House…

Independent school Gresham’s has appointed Pentaco Construction as main contractor for its £40m prep school development. The Norfolk school said Pentaco would deliver the design-and-build contract to relocate the existing prep school to the new Dyson Campus, formerly Holt Hall. The £40m scheme is backed by investment from businessman Sir…

The UK and Welsh governments have agreed a long-term rail investment plan that includes seven new stations and a pipeline of projects estimated at up to £14bn. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer was due to formally endorse Transport for Wales’ vision for the network today (18 February), confirming it will…

Structures specialist Kilnbridge has recorded its “best year” since its transition to an employee-owned trust (EOT), according to its founder and chairman Dermot McDermott. In accounts for the year to 30 June 2025, released this morning (18 February), the London-based firm announced a “substantial” 81 per cent increase in pre-tax…

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 value was not disclosed. Trident,…

Jerram Falkus Construction Ltd has announced it is going into administration. The London-based family firm filed on Tuesday (17 February) a notice of appointment to appoint an administrator. Founded in 1884 by James William Jerram, the contractor specialised in new-build and refurbishment projects across different sectors in London and south-east England.…

Contractors and project teams now have until Friday 27 February to enter this year’s Construction News Awards.

A major envelope specialist and two of its subsidiaries have gone into administration, citing “inflationary pressures” and challenges post-Covid. BTG, formerly known as Begbies Traynor Group, announced on Tuesday that two of its staff have been appointed as administrators for holding company FK Group Ltd plus FK Construction Ltd and…

The UK construction industry entered 2026 with a sharp decline in activity due to the impact of a sluggish economy and low private investor confidence, according to data intelligence provider Glenigan. Project starts decreased by 31 per cent over the three months to the end of January, the industry analyst’s…