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The government’s long-delayed Integrated Rail Plan will not be published until November, according to reports. The document – which is due to set out how new rail lines, including HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), will be integrated – was expected t…

The end of Interserve plc’s administration process remains uncertain amid ongoing delays of the disposal of shares in a Qatari subsidiary. A new administrators’ progress report from EY Parthenon about the former listed construction giant released this wee…

J Murphy & Sons has begun trials of a smart-camera system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot safety risks on site. The camera system, dubbed AiMac, has been co-developed by Murphy Technical Services and mechanical and electrical specialist…

Administrators have been appointed after a Northern Irish housing firm went under. JMC Mechanical and Construction, based in County Down, ceased trading earlier this month, with the official record of its administration published today. The firm was set u…

The developer of a £45m block of student accommodation in Liverpool has entered administration. Administrators for Mount Group Student Natex, a subsidiary of the developer Mount Property Group, has cited issues including supply chain problems for the fina…

With each season comes a new set of challenges for outdoor workers. Employers need to think about the way their staff work and what uniform they will be wearing. Winter conditions bring a unique set of challenges; high wind, rain, and even snow. Preparati…

Victor Chirilas, Director Mainmark UK, addresses the importance of efficiency in meeting the housing demand in England In 2015 the Government set out with the ambition to deliver one million ‘net additions’ to the housing stock by 2020, which included con…

North West Leicestershire District Council Leaders visit to see employment and skills initiatives in action Following the launch of the on-site ‘Future of Construction’ Training Centre at Mercia Park, Winvic Construction Ltd – a leading main contractor th…

Kier has partnered with Thrive, which is delivering a social value calculator that will capture, track and demonstrate social value across the Group. The Thrive platform is aligned to Kier’s Building for a Sustainable World framework, supporting each of i…

Plans have been submitted by Parkhaven Trust for a new £5million 36-bedroom care home in Maghull, Sefton, which will help meet an increasing demand for high-quality care facilities and accommodation in the local area. The proposed purpose-built, 1,997 sqm…