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North Sea worker dies after incident on Valaris 121 rig

A 32-year-old worker has died following an incident on an offshore drilling rig in the North Sea. Police Scotland and the Health and Safety...

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...

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...

Brogan Group acquires Sunbelt Rentals UK hoist division

Brogan Group has announced the acquisition of Sunbelt Rentals UK’s hoist division in a deal that significantly expands its operations and fleet across the...

Parking fines cost UK tradespeople more than £119m a year

New research reveals the ongoing struggle for tradespeople to find legal parking near job sites, forcing some to turn down work and absorb rising...

Construction firms invited to inspire next generation through Open Doors 2026

Construction businesses across the UK are being encouraged to open their doors to the public next spring, as registration officially opens today for Open...

Storm Amy set to hit UK with severe winds and rain

The UK is bracing for Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, with weather warnings covering the whole country. The Met Office has...

Construction starts slump as housing confidence falters

The UK construction industry is facing renewed decline, according to the latest Glenigan Construction Index. The report, which reviews project starts in the three months...

ScaffEx25 sets new attendance record in Manchester

ScaffEx25 has smashed previous records, drawing nearly 2,400 visitors to Manchester Central — more than triple the turnout seen at last year’s event in...

Scaffolding work pipeline shrinks as construction starts drop 22%

Construction project starts have collapsed 22% with contract awards down 33%, hitting scaffolding demand hard. However, Wales, North West, and office sectors show strong...

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