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Government launches consultation on plan to merge CITB and ECITB

The UK government has launched a consultation on proposals to merge the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board...
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New data shows construction workforce becoming younger and more skilled

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

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

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...
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Subcontractors stay upbeat despite seven-year low in project volumes

Subcontractors across the UK and Ireland remain optimistic about the year ahead despite a tightening construction pipeline, according to a new annual report from...
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UK construction growth cut to 1.7% as housing sector weakens

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...
Construction

Costs climb again on Manchester Town Hall project as delays worsen

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...
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Budget blowback: will tax hikes deepen construction downturn?

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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CMA approval clears the way for major HSS ProService and Speedy Hire partnership

A major shift in the UK equipment hire market has moved forward after the Competition and Markets Authority approved a new commercial agreement between...
Construction

UK Construction output edges up just 0.1% in the third quarter

Construction output in Great Britain rose by only 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025, according to new figures from the Office for National...
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4D Structures and PERI UK join forces to build one of Glasgow’s tallest towers

A 21-storey student accommodation building is rising on the banks of the River Clyde, as specialist contractor 4D Structures partners with PERI UK on...
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