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Balfour Beatty expects profits growth

Balfour Beatty has said it expected 'high single digit percentage' growth in profits from operations in 2026. In the UK, the group has 15 power transmission schemes in the design phase, and highlights two major highways projects.

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BAM revenue up in Q1

Royal BAM Group has issued a trading update showing revenues and adjusted earnings up in the first quarter, with the UK construction division seeing improved profitability.

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ECITB training tackles welding demand

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has launched an 'upskilling' programme, aiming to tackle a predicted 47% rise in demand for welders.

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Caddick looks east

Caddick Construction has appointed Paul Sykes as regional MD for the East Midlands, as it seeks to build on its established position in the West Midlands.

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National Highways picks WSP for water quality plan

WSP has been appointed to lead work supporting National Highways' water quality plan, designed to tackle pollution in rain water flowing off of the strategic road network.

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Pagabo opens £4.15bn framework

Pagabo has invited contractors to compete for places in the £4.15bn National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026.

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Barrow energy storage moves forward

EnergyPathways has received a gas storage licence as part of MESH, a long term energy storage project in the North Sea.