by theconstructionindex | Nov 3, 2025
Concrete sales have fallen by 32% in London compared on the past yearNew data shows that lack shrinking demand for heavy-side construction materials is putting jobs at risk.Third quarter (Q3) sales data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) reveal continued...
by theconstructionindex | Nov 3, 2025
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is promising to modernise, refurbish or rebuild more than 40,000 service family homes over the next 10 years.The £9bn programme will be funded by the development of 100,000 new homes on surplus MoD, for both civilian and military...
by theconstructionindex | Nov 3, 2025
Testall is now part of Simtec, Phenna’s specialist materials testing businessTestall has become the 23rd company to join Phenna Group’s infrastructure division and its 21st acquisition of 2025 to date.Phenna was established in 2019 in Nottingham by former Bureau...
by theconstructionindex | Nov 3, 2025
North Hykeham relief roadTransport secretary Heidi Alexander has approved the legal orders for the North Hykeham relief road, giving Lincolnshire County Council powers to start construction.The North Hykeham relief road project will form the final section of Lincoln’s...
by theconstructionindex | Nov 3, 2025
Artist’s impression of the new Gosford Hill School Kier, Bowmer & Kirkland, Morgan Sindall, Willmott Dixon Construction and Tilbury Douglas have all signed contracts to expand, renew or replace secondary school buildings around England.Kier Construction has...