The Construction Index
Severn Trent picks Tracto for pipe bursting
As Severn Trent gets underway with renewals under AMP8, it has chosen to use a trenchless technique known as pipe bursting, and tools from supplier Tracto.
The Construction Index
New Leica scanners boost accuracy, flexibility
Leica has launched a new RTC series of laser scanners, boasting of its improved data capture speeds and accuracy, and of the ease with which users can upgrade scanning when needed.
The Construction Index
Willmott Dixon and Fortem report results
Willmott Dixon and Fortem last week released accounts for 2025. The construction company had a record pipeline of £4.4bn over five years; its property services sister company saw a 22% rise in underlying profit.
The Construction Index
Tilbury Douglas appoints regional building MD
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Simon Butler as managing director, regional building. Alongside him, Martin Home and Richard Boeg have been appointed regional MDs for building in the North and South, and Kabir Salihi regional director, north west.
The Construction Index
Strikes at councils, and timber merchants
Unite members have voted to strike in two separate disputes: with councils across England, and with timber merchants Haldane-Fisher in Northern Ireland.
The Construction Index
'Safety first' call for plug in solar
Electrical Contractors’ Association, Electrical Safety First, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, NICEIC and SELECT have outlined risks associated with plug-in solar, and called for a safety first approach.
The Construction Index
Egis appoints UK & Ireland transportation director
Mike Birch has been appointed transportation director for the UK and Ireland at Egis.
The Construction Index
Barhale to build new reservoir
Yorkshire Water has awarded Barhale a £16m contract to build a new service reservoir at Springhill, near Scarborough.
The Construction Index
Charities call for reset in planning changes
The Better Planning Coalition, whose members include the RSPB, Woodland Trust, CPRE and others, has called on the Government to 'reset' its approach to planning.
The Construction Index
Robertson to restore fire damaged Newcastle Uni hall
Robertson Construction North East has been appointed to restore the Grade II listed Henderson Hall at Newcastle University, damaged by fire in June 2023.
The Construction Index
Sany appoints E H Hassell & Son
Sany Heavy Machinery has appointed E H Hassell and Son as an authorised dealer for material handlers in the UK.
The Construction Index
ARB chair reappointed
The Architects Registration Board's chair Alan Kershaw has been reappointed by the Privy Council for a further two-year term, as the profession continues a significant programme of reform.