Technology
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National Grid has named contractors for major cable installation works. The framework will support transmission, distribution, and ventures projects as electricity infrastructure investment accelerates.
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Dinolift has appointed Lars Schulman as its next chief executive. Karin Godenhielm will serve as interim CEO until September.
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McCoy Contractors has bought a new mobile concrete batching plant. The investment follows major on-site batching savings in Doncaster.
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Innovate UK’s low-carbon concrete commitment has gained three new signatories. The initiative is building demand for next-generation concrete.
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UKTC has opened a second fire-testing furnace in East Kilbride. The £2.5m investment expands accredited construction product testing capacity.
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DISA has outlined planning pressures across international subsea construction projects. Specialist labour, remote inspection technology, and cross-border compliance now shape delivery.
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NZC Solutions launches an embodied carbon platform for construction design. The tool supports early-stage material comparisons before specifications are fixed.
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Blackwood has adopted Trimble automated dozer steering technology in Britain. The system uses 3D design data, GNSS, and onboard machine sensors.
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Barhale has won a Thames Water tunnel maintenance programme contract. The AMP8 package covers inspections, repairs, and specialist access across strategic underground water assets.
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Cemex cement has been specified for Benidorm’s TM Tower development. The lower-carbon product will be used in the foundations and structure of the 64-storey residential skyscraper.