by theconstructionindex | May 8, 2025
Achilles, a supply chain management software company, has published its latest UK Ethical Business Annual Report. Based on data collected through Achilles’ Ethical Business Programme, the report draws from interviews with 9,834 construction workers representing 102...
by theconstructionindex | May 8, 2025
Why don’t they all do that?In a UK first, drivers using popular navigation apps, such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze and others, will be alerted to roadworks en route to their destinations thanks to a new system installed in vehicles operated by road marking...
by theconstructionindex | May 8, 2025
Van Elle has agreed a five-year heavy haulage deal with WS Specialist Logistics. This will include the disposal of Van Elle’s in-house HGV fleet and transfer of its transport management team and directly employed drivers, into a new division of WS Specialist Logistics...
by theconstructionindex | May 7, 2025
Construction companies noted that a wide range of items had risen in price, particularly timber, concrete products and insulationUK construction activity decreased for the fourth consecutive month in April as rising business uncertainty led to delayed decision-making...
by theconstructionindex | May 7, 2025
A report from the cross-party House of Commons environmental audit committee (EAC) warns that without substantial private investment and clear commitments from ministers, the UK may not meet its pledge to protect 30% of land by 2030 and offer communities greater...