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Plans are progressing for a major retrofit of 1 Embankment Place in central London, with around 90% of the existing structure expected to be retained while the building is upgraded to provide approximately 35,000 sq m of Grade A workspace. The scheme is being brought forward by Bridgemont, with Hopkins Architects leading the redesign of the landmark office building above Charing Cross Station. Originally completed in 1991 and designed by the Terry Farrell Partnership, the bui

Balfour Beatty has raised its full-year guidance after reporting higher revenue, profit and cash generation during the first half of 2026, supported by growth in US buildings and UK power transmission. Group revenue increased to £5.56bn during the six months, up from £5.15bn in the same period last year. Underlying profit from the group’s earnings-based businesses rose to £153m, compared with £108m in the first half of 2025, while total underlying profit from operations incre

Balfour Beatty VINCI has welcomed a new cohort of welding operative apprentices who will help deliver the Curzon Approaches – the series of viaducts connecting HS2 services to Birmingham's Curzon Street Station. Created in partnership with supply chain partners Martifer and AA Euro, the programme has recruited 10 new apprentices to help tackle the UK's welding skills shortage while creating long-term career opportunities for local people. The vacancies were promoted through J