by theconstructionindex | Oct 2, 2025
Photo © LucaPiffaretti Red Construction Group turned over £170.8m in the year to 31st March 2025 (2024: £114.8m), while pre-tax profit jumped to £4.1m (2024: £2.0m), growing the margin from 1.7% to 2.4%. Cash reserves also substantially increased. The board is...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 1, 2025
Bishop & Taylor discuss the government’s latest plans for new towns, Gatwick Airport expansion and what might very well be Britain’s best supported building – is 17,000 piles a record?1st October 2025 – Episode 187 – Listen online Got a story? Email...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 1, 2025
Thouria Istephan presenting the final report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry last yearThouria Istephan, an architect who spent 25 years with Foster & Partners and served on the Grenfell Tower inquiry panel, has been appointed to provide expert, independent advice...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 1, 2025
Managing director Ray Hutchinson Belfast-headquartered contractor Gilbert-Ash Limited saw its turnover for the year to 31st December 2024 decline by 10% to £235.7m (2023: 262.8m) but pre-tax profits more than doubled to £4.6m.It was a welcome return to profit growth...
by theconstructionindex | Oct 1, 2025
Laing O’Rourke, where quality happensMove over boring old BS 9001 – there’s new quality assurance in town, especially for construction companies. Say hello to, and get excited about, BS 99001.And the first company signed up is Laing O’Rourke. Laing O’Rourke has been...
