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The Construction Index · November 11, 2026 07:59

Gleeds expands use of visual intelligence

Gleeds has expanded the use of a reality-capture service, Visualise, based on OpenSpace's Visual Intelligence Platform.

The Construction Index · November 11, 2026 07:48

Holcim appoints UK people director

Holcim UK has appointed Hazel Mooney as people director, responsible for attracting, developing and retaining talent.

The Construction Index · November 11, 2026 07:37

Taylor Wimpey updates on market challenges

Taylor Wimpey has issued a trading update, stating that the housing market has remained challenging, with affordability under pressure from high mortgage rates.

Topics: Housing

Entities: Housing

The Construction Index · November 11, 2026 07:30

NHL launches 240t electric mining truck

Chinese haul truck manufacturer NHL has launched the NTE240E, a 240-tonne capacity battery-electric haul truck.

The Construction Index + 1 source (The Construction Index and Construction Equipment Guide) · November 10, 2026 09:51

Volvo Co-Pilot wins Red Dot design award

Volvo Construction Equipment has secured a Red Dot Design Award for its Integrated Volvo Co-Pilot operating platform, which centralises machine controls, digital services, and safety systems within a single in-cab ecosystem.

The Construction Index · November 10, 2026 08:47

A2Dominion completes West Drayton remediation

Housing association A2Dominion, with AD Construction Group and Bellrock, have completed cladding remediation and improvement on 38 homes at Union Wharf in West Drayton, supported by Homes England's Cladding Safety Scheme.

Topics: Building SafetyHousing

Entities: HousingBuilding Safety

The Construction Index · November 10, 2026 08:41

Sisk tops out at Edgbaston

Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Sisk have marked the topping out of a new hotel and stand at Edgbaston stadium.

The Construction Index + 1 source (The Construction Index and Google News UK Construction) · November 10, 2026 08:36

Swisspearl buys James Hardie inventory, eyes UK growth

Swisspearl has agreed to acquire remaining stocks of cladding from James Hardie, and its Eastleigh facility. The deal will see it sell off the materials, supported by their existing warranties, and introducing its own cladding to the market.

Topics: Building Safety

Entities: Building Safety

The Construction Index · November 10, 2026 08:28

Trimble's all-in-one solution

Trimble has launched its MP1087 all-in-one machine positioning solution to boost Earthworks platform uptime by up to 15 per cent.

The Construction Index · November 10, 2026 08:23

ECITB, BES ease armed forces career transitions

British Engineering Services Group (BES) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) have launched a 28-day training programme to support veterans entering the construction sector.

The Construction Index · November 10, 2026 08:13

CPA and CIOB launch coalition

The Construction Plant-hire Association has joined with the Chartered Institute of Building and other industry groups to form the Construction Growth Coalition, aiming to give a louder voice to the sector, and its SMEs.

The Construction Index · November 10, 2026 08:10

The road to electric paving

Ammann’s eABG 4820 battery-electric asphalt paver, powered by a 270 kWh Volvo Penta electric driveline, delivers zero direct exhaust emissions.