Technology
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Komatsu has started UK production of its PC220 excavator model. The Newcastle-built machine strengthens European supply while using digital manufacturing tools, precision scanning, and laser-based assembly technology.
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Green hydrogen is powering a live National Highways compound site. Galliford Try is using the system for offices, welfare, drying space, kitchen facilities, and EV charging in Bootle.
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Bachy Soletanche and Kilnbridge have launched the UrbanCore partnership offer. The model integrates demolition, foundations, basements, concrete, and steel for complex urban schemes.
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Armacell has published EPDs for ArmaComfort acoustic insulation products range. The declarations give specifiers verified lifecycle data for building services noise-control applications.
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Rocklyn has appointed Alex Begyinah to expand industrial structures growth. The move supports rapid-install covered capacity for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and facility upgrade work.
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Construction starts are softer, although demand is still moving selectively. IN Site Issue 2 examines refurbishment, data centre carbon, housing renewal, ventilation, cyber resilience, and plant productivity.
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Egis has appointed Shakir Khaja to lead aviation growth regionally. The role covers Europe and Africa, with a strategic focus on UK and Irish airport programmes.
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Legendre UK will deliver 50 Stratton Street’s Mayfair redevelopment programme. The £70m scheme combines all-electric services, CLT floors, lightweight steel, and high-end office repositioning.
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Dalkia has taken the GOSH cancer centre MEP package forward. The appointment puts specialist building services at the centre of a £300m live healthcare construction programme in London.
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Re-flow has introduced a PAS 2080 carbon management module for its field management platform, using operational data from jobs, equipment, journeys, materials, and waste to support carbon estimation, reporting, and audit-ready workflows.