Thurston acquires Alsim assets

Thurston’ expects that the acquisition of Alsim System Building’s assets will enable it to expand its cabins division and consolidate its position in the UK modular and portable building sector.This diversifies the Wakefield-based firm’s offering, enabling it to...

Morrisroe returns to profit and lands Palace stand

Morrisroe will build the new main stand at Crystal Palace’s Slehurst Park stadiumYear to 31st October 2024 Morrisroe Group Limited saw its sales drop 15% to £187m (2023: £219m), a drop attributed to high interest rates impacting project viability and planning...

Steelwork contractor fined £100k after roof fall

Norman Iveson Steel Products has been fined £100,000 after employee Jack Croft, 30, suffered life changing injuries after falling through a barn roof in Leyburn, North Yorkshire.Director Philip Iveson was also fined after admitting culpability. Jack Croft was working...

Lobbyists claim victory in site threshold reforms

Rico Wojtulewicz, head of policy at the National Federation of Builders and the House Builders Association We reported yesterday that the government is looking at ways to make life easier for smaller housebuilders, and the plans have gone down well with the intended...

Murphy hits 6.3% operating margin

Chief executive John MurphyIn the year to 31st December 2024 Murphy Group made a pre-tax profit of £83.9m, up 26% on the previous year. (2023: £66.8m). Revenue dipped 2% to £1,398m due to a combination of continued contract selectivity and the timing of project...