Technology
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Bedrock has raised fresh capital for autonomous construction deployment. The funding pushes total backing above $350m and supports operator-less excavator roll-outs targeted for 2026.
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MTX will deliver a modular healthcare facility in Rhyl soon. The three-storey project is due in 2027 and uses advanced offsite construction methods.
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The UK has released its first completed net zero standard. Version 1 creates a common methodology for building-level claims and sets up formal verification from Q2 2026.
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Manitowoc has launched a retrofit upgrade for older Grove cranes. The new upFLEX system adds modern lift management and wireless sensor monitoring to rough-terrain and truck cranes built between 2002 and 2023.
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Polypipe has begun automating more of its Aylesford manufacturing operation. New robotics, moulding, and extrusion investment is being used to raise output, improve inspection, and strengthen domestic supply capacity without increasing headcount at the Kent site.
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HARD2SCALE has opened its first 2026 accelerator call for construction. The EU-backed programme targets near-market start-ups and SMEs developing deployable low-carbon solutions for hard-to-abate sectors.
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JCT has published a revised Contracts Discovery module for 2026. The updated teaching resource aligns with the JCT 2024 contract suite, adding new content on procurement routes, contract setup, and key obligations across delivery.
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US tech giants agree to fund datacentre power infrastructure upgrades. The pledge links new data-centre capacity to new generation and grid works, aiming to prevent household tariffs absorbing network reinforcement costs.
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Environment Agency will deploy 33-strong drone squad against waste crime. The unit will use aerial surveillance, with some drones upgraded for Lidar laser mapping, alongside a new screening tool cross-checking lorry operator licence applications against waste permits to flag suspect operators early.
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Finning Power Rental has added Cat battery storage to hire. The company’s first BESS units are designed for temporary and hybrid site power, pairing with EU Stage V diesel generator sets to cut fuel use, noise, and idling, with remote monitoring built into the system.