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Kilnbridge and Bachy Soletanche join forces
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (342+ words) Specialist construction and engineering firms Kilnbridge and Bachy Soletanche have joined forces to launch Urban Core, a "strategic partnership" designed to simplify the delivery of complex urban construction projects. By combining expertise in ground engineering and structural works, Urban Core…...
Wallace Whittle acquires utilities infrastructure specialist
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (329+ words) Founded in 2002, Glasgow-based Petrie Buchanan has previously collaborated with Wallace Whittle and now joins the group as part of its continued growth strategy. Described as a "natural fit, the consultancy provides multi-utility infrastructure design and management to housebuilders and developers…...
Caddick pursues record "492m turnover amid regional expansion
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (607+ words) Caddick Construction Limited has reported a healthy financial performance in its most recent accounts, with stable cash and strong revenues, as the contractor seeks to augment its regional footprint and strengthen high-yield divisions. The group, whose operations mainly involve construction…...
Toureen launches new infrastructure division
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (261+ words) The division marks an "exciting" expansion into major infrastructure projects, building on Toureen's expertise in groundworks and demolition and its commitment to long-term growth. It will provide practical, collaborative, and solutions-led support from the earliest project stages through to on-site…...
Mott Mac Donald Group expands global reach with latest acquisition
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (389+ words) Mott Mac Donald has plans for expansion as its UK consulting arm, JN Bentley, prepares to acquire an international infrastructure contractor. The subsidiary, which provides services across water, construction and engineering sectors alongside delivering mechanical and electrical expertise, will add…...
Former Tolent boss joins Caddick
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (436+ words) Caddick Civil Engineering has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of a former Tolent boss as construction director in a new role created to support the company's regional expansion. Lee Brown joins from N&T Civils, bringing more than…...
Tougher cladding rules backed amid construction and infrastructure updates
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (513+ words) Announced in the King's Speech, the government's Remediation Bill has been broadly welcomed by the construction and housing sector, aiming to accelerate unsafe cladding removal and tighten enforcement nearly nine years after the Grenfell Tower fire, while wider construction and…...
Sisk unveils JV with multi-million pound backing
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (373+ words) John Sisk & Son has teamed up with another family-owned construction company to unveil a new joint venture (JV) with multi-million pound backing to meet rising housing demand." The venture, called Arden, in partnership with D/RES Properties is set to…...
STRABAG UK bounces back into profit after major wins and acquisitions
6+ day, 48+ min ago (498+ words) STRABAG UK has staged a strong turnaround, returning to profitability after securing significant project wins and completing key strategic acquisitions that bolster its market position. The UK arm of the Austrian STRABAG Group posted revenue of "189. 2 million, slightly down from…...
BAM launches "40m share buyback after rebound in UK arm profits
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (300+ words) Royal BAM Group has launched a "40 million share buyback, building on revenue growth as its UK construction arm continues to recover following a profit rebound. The programme, part of BAM's shareholder remuneration strategy, will run until 30 September 2026. It follows a…...