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The Construction Index · August 17, 2026 08:00

Ventro completes RD Jukes acquisition

Building compliance specialist Ventro has completed the acquisition of electrical engineers RD Jukes, planning to keep existing staff and operations in place.

Construction Enquirer · August 17, 2026 07:38

Ashbrook fleet up for sale after £18m new JCB kit order

First of a series of sales by Euro Auctions to be held in August

The Construction Index · August 17, 2026 07:35

NiftyLift adds hydrogen option, retrofit

NiftyLift will launch a new fuel cell powered version of its HR21 access platform at Vertikal Days, with the hydrogen electric option available for retrofit on two existing models. A diesel electric system will now also be offered on larger machines.

The Construction Index · August 17, 2026 07:21

Trimble helps ensure earthworks go to plan

Trimble has launched software to connect its modelling software with earthworks positioning systems, making it easier to implement civil engineering plans.

Topics: Infrastructure

Entities: Infrastructure

Construction Enquirer · August 17, 2026 07:13

Willmott Dixon cleared to rebuild RAAC-hit Stockport school

Work on £50m Bramhall High School job could start in January 2027

The Construction Index · August 17, 2026 07:10

Ashbrook plans plant auction in £18m fleet refresh

Ashbrook, which in June announced an £18m order for new JCB equipment, will sell off 35 'low-hour' machines this week as part of the fleet refresh, through Euro Auctions.

The Construction Index · August 17, 2026 07:03

House builders report approvals at 20-year-low

The Home Builders Federation has reported that the number of home building sites granted planning permission in the first quarter hit a record low, with only 1,220 sites for private housing getting an OK.

Topics: Housing

Entities: Housing