Construction

Robot named Douglas begins work on Tilbury Douglas site

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Tilbury Douglas has begun using a humanoid robot to carry out administrative and data-collection tasks on a live construction site. The contractor says the...

Women completing construction apprenticeships triple since 2018, says CITB

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The number of women completing construction apprenticeships has more than tripled since 2018, according to new figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). CITB...

£27bn road strategy opens major pipeline for specialist contractors

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The government has confirmed Roads Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3), a £27 billion programme covering England's motorway and A-road network through to 2031. A record £8.4...

Government launches consultation on plan to merge CITB and ECITB

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The UK government has launched a consultation on proposals to merge the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board...

New data shows construction workforce becoming younger and more skilled

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New data from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) suggests the profile of the UK construction workforce is changing, with more young people entering...

Inflatable tent system installed at height during £38m Bolton hospital project

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Robertson Construction has installed a series of inflatable roofing tents as part of a major redevelopment programme at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The air-filled structures...

Subcontractors stay upbeat despite seven-year low in project volumes

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Subcontractors across the UK and Ireland remain optimistic about the year ahead despite a tightening construction pipeline, according to a new annual report from...

UK construction growth cut to 1.7% as housing sector weakens

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Growth in the UK construction industry has been downgraded to 1.7% for 2026, almost half the figure predicted three months ago. The Construction Products Association...

Costs climb again on Manchester Town Hall project as delays worsen

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The cost of restoring Manchester Town Hall has risen by a further £95m, with completion now pushed back to spring 2027. The Grade I-listed...

Budget blowback: will tax hikes deepen construction downturn?

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Construction supply chain firms are warning that potential tax increases in next week's Autumn Budget could derail the sector's fragile recovery, with material costs...
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