by theconstructionindex | Oct 20, 2025
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that 12 of its inspectors will turn up at various sites in Manchester city centre tomorrow (Tuesday 21st October). They are likely to appear without warning and will be particularly focused on five issues that are...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 20, 2025
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a report that measures the state of skills in the global surveying profession. It found that around 90% of surveyors reckon their area of work is being affected by a shortage of appropriately skilled...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 17, 2025
The Ladywood Estate today [photo from berkeleygroup.co.uk]St Joseph Homes, Berkeley Group’s West Midlands subsidiary, was named preferred bidder for a £2.2bn regeneration in Birmingham back in June 2023. A development agreement was finally signed in spring this...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 17, 2025
Persimmon said the acquisition of Lone Star Limited (LSL) enhanced its strategic land function.LSL will continue to operate as a land promotion business, led by managing director Richard Burke, with a focus on securing medium to large strategic sites and expanding the...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 17, 2025
Equans has begun work on a project to reduce energy bills for 273 of South Kesteven’s least energy-efficient homes.A range of gas and electric heated bungalows and traditionally built houses will be fitted with solar panels and air source heat pumps. This renewable...
