Buildings
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Mace led May’s contracts league as wider orders softened sharply.
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Gleeson expects lower profit after delayed land transactions hit forecasts.
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Galliford Try has secured Havering’s £39m SEND school contract package.
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Imperial has advanced plans for a 30-storey Paddington hospital rebuild.
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Regional building forums will support locally rooted housing delivery models. The King’s Foundation and UBE initiative brings builders, suppliers, planners, lenders, designers, and landowners together across 14 UK regions.
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Getjar has increased turnover as delayed building schemes move forward. The concrete frame specialist reported £96m revenue while Gateway 2 bottlenecks show signs of easing.
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GMCA funding has moved Viadux phase two closer to delivery. The £50m loan supports Salboy’s Manchester scheme, including a 23-storey social rent tower beside the planned Nobu development.
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Kier has opened early engagement for major Keogh Barracks packages. The Aldershot project includes nearly £70m of subcontract opportunities across groundworks, frame, envelope, steelwork, roofing, and building services.
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Flagship Homes has started work on 34 affordable Stalham homes. The north Norfolk scheme will deliver affordable rent and shared ownership properties, with first occupation expected in early 2027.
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Sir Robert McAlpine has appointed Simon Kydd healthcare managing director. The appointment strengthens its healthcare leadership as the New Hospital Programme, RAAC replacement work, and Hospital 2.0 delivery move further into procurement and planning.