by theconstructionindex | Jul 23, 2025
Land remediation relief (LRR) is a 150% corporation tax relief aimed at incentivising the regeneration of brownfield land and reducing the pressure to develop greenfield sites.The consultation seeks to review the effectiveness of LRR and determine whether it is still...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 23, 2025
Unite’s hotel [image from Google Street View]The seven-storey Unite Hotel in Aston Science Park was commissioned by former general secretary Len McCluskey. Liverpool contractor Flanagan was given the job without a competitive tender and overcharged by at least...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 22, 2025
Sizewell C is projected to cost £38bn to buildEnergy secretary Ed Miliband has today signed the final investment decision for Sizewell C.The UK government has agreed deals with international investors to finance construction of the new nuclear power station at...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 22, 2025
Stuart TogwellKier’s next chief executive is to be Stuart Togwell, who will take over on 1st November 2025 on the retirement of Andrew Davies.Stuart Togwell is currently Kier’s executive director and group managing director of Kier Construction. Stuart Togwell...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 22, 2025
While initial details are scant, Van Elle – the UK’s largest ground engineering contractor – has revealed that it has agreed the acquisition of the concrete piling assets of VolkerGround Engineering.Neither the value nor the volume of machinery changing hands has been...
