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Tansport for London has selected Amey, Costain and Dragados for a major £700 million infrastructure improvement framework across the capital. The framework will support delivery of a pipeline of transport upgrades including station redevelopments, tram infrastructure works and step-free access schemes. According to TfL, the programme is expected to include: Elephant & Castle station upgrade (£60m) South Kensington station upgrade (£80m) Tram rolling stock, depot and power inf

The Gym Group is accelerating its nationwide expansion strategy with plans to open 75 new gyms across the UK over the next three years. The operator, which currently runs more than 260 locations nationwide, is targeting between 20 and 22 additional openings during 2026 as demand for affordable fitness and wellness facilities continues to grow. Working alongside Savills, The Gym Group is actively searching for sites ranging from 5,000 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft across multiple prop

McLaren Construction has been appointed by British Land to deliver a £99 million office retrofit and expansion at Bond Street Underground Station in central London. The design and build contract, designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, combines major refurbishment works with a vertical extension to create 93,517 sq ft of high-quality commercial space. The scheme will transform the existing West One building into a seven-storey office-led development, including: Three additi

Fox Group has expanded its UK construction materials and services platform with the acquisition of Moore Readymix and DSD Construction. The deals form part of Fox Group’s wider growth strategy, backed by Stellex Capital Management, which acquired a majority stake in the business in 2024 with a focus on building a lower-carbon circular construction materials platform. Moore Readymix, based in Lancashire, supplies a full range of ready-mixed concrete products across constructio

Deeley Construction and Housing 21 are progressing plans for a new 70-apartment extra care development in Atherstone, Warwickshire. The scheme will transform the long-vacant Britannia Mill site, which has remained derelict for more than 20 years following a series of stalled redevelopment proposals. Demolition works are now underway, supported by North Warwickshire Borough Council, Homes England and Deeley Group, with construction expected to begin later this year following c

Derwent London is progressing two major office redevelopment schemes in central London following strong leasing activity and rental growth across its portfolio. Demolition works have already started at Holden House on Oxford Street, where the developer is delivering a 133,500 sq ft retained-façade redevelopment opposite the Dean Street Elizabeth line station. Kier Group has been appointed under a pre-construction services agreement for the main build works, with completion ta

Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded the main works contract for the Whitesands Flood Protection and Public Realm Improvement Scheme in Dumfries to McLaughlin & Harvey. The contract carries a value of £45.44 million and is expected to run over a 43-month construction programme following completion of the council’s two-stage procurement process. The wider £68.6 million project secured approval in late 2025 and is designed to reduce flood risk across Dumfries town centre f

ProcurePro has secured $15 million in new funding as the construction procurement platform looks to accelerate international growth and expand its AI product offering. The funding round was led by QIC Ventures, one of Australia’s largest sovereign wealth funds, alongside existing investors Airtree and Glitch Capital. Global construction group Bouygues also participated through VC partners ISAI. The investment values ProcurePro at more than $100 million and will support contin

Esh Construction has completed the £6.4 million redevelopment of Bishop Auckland Bus Station on behalf of Durham County Council. The new transport hub has officially opened to the public following completion of the main station works and a wider £1.8 million enabling works package delivered as part of ongoing regeneration activity within the town centre. Constructed on the site of the former Saddler Street facility, the development provides a modern, fully accessible transpor

Panattoni has acquired a 23-acre site at Wakefield Europort, West Yorkshire, from Delin Property to deliver a major 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics scheme. The development, known as Panattoni Wakefield 500, will be delivered in joint venture with Newport by Panattoni and is scheduled to start on site this quarter. The scheme will comprise a high-specification cross-docked warehouse designed to meet strong occupier demand for large-format logistics space, which remains in

EG On The Move has acquired MPK Garages as part of its continued UK expansion strategy. The deal includes 27 petrol forecourt sites, the majority of which are freehold, strengthening EG On The Move’s footprint across the Midlands and taking the business close to 200 locations nationwide. The acquired portfolio operates under a mix of Valero, Texaco and Gulf fuel brands, alongside Nisa-branded retail stores. EG On The Move said the acquisition creates opportunities for further

Kori Construction has been appointed by Care UK to deliver a new purpose-built 64-bed care home in Mitcham, marking the fourth project delivered between the two organisations. The development will involve demolition of the existing building on site before construction begins on the new three-storey care facility. Designed to support residential, nursing and dementia care, the scheme will provide specialist accommodation focused on resident wellbeing, accessibility and communi

Liverpool City Council has awarded a highways improvement contract for the Local Safety Scheme at Caldway Drive. The works package has been awarded to J Hopkins (Contractors) Ltd following a direct award process. The scheme is designed to deliver road safety engineering measures aimed at reducing both the number and severity of collisions in the area. Planned works include: Footway modifications and construction Kerb and paving improvements Road marking works The contract car

HS2 Ltd has appointed a joint venture between Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd to deliver its Washwood Heath depot in the West Midlands. The 30-hectare site will become a major operational hub for HS2 and will include: A Rolling Stock Maintenance Building Carriage Wash facility Automatic Vehicle Inspection Building Train stabling sidings Test track infrastructure The development will also house the Network Integrated Control Centre (NICC), where staff wil

A significant milestone has been reached in the delivery of 65 Gresham Street, one of the City of London’s most prominent office reinvention schemes, following the signing of the main construction contract. The project is being delivered by J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Mace, with cost management services provided by Turner & Townsend alinea. Main construction works are now underway, with completion targeted for March 2028. The scheme will involve the refurbishment of an e

Hamilton has started works on a major facade remediation project at Hester Road in Battersea. Acting as Principal Contractor, Hamilton is delivering the upgrade of the occupied mixed-use development’s external wall system as part of a Cladding Safety Scheme-funded programme focused on fire safety and compliance improvements. The works involve the removal of non-compliant materials and installation of a new fully compliant facade system designed to improve both safety and long

Royal BAM Group has reported a solid start to 2026, with increased revenue and adjusted earnings during the first quarter alongside continued strength across its UK operations. The Dutch construction group said its order book remained stable at €13bn, supported by continued demand across infrastructure, energy transition, defence and sustainable housing markets. BAM also reported improved solvency and a strong cash position, while highlighting stronger profitability within it

Planning permission has been secured for the refurbishment and repositioning of 100 Victoria Embankment in central London, with the scheme set to modernise the Grade II listed office building while significantly improving sustainability performance. Core Five is providing cost consultancy services on behalf of 3RE as part of the redevelopment project. The approved proposals include: Internal repositioning of the building Removal of fossil-fuel reliant services Decarbonisation

Balfour Beatty has reported a strong trading performance for the opening months of 2026, with the Group maintaining expectations for high single-digit profit growth across its earnings-based businesses this year. In a trading update released ahead of its Annual General Meeting, the contractor said demand across its core markets remains strong, supported by a disciplined bidding strategy focused on securing high-quality, lower-risk work. The Group’s order book remained stable

Bouygues has announced plans to recruit 30,000 people worldwide in 2026, including approximately 2,700 roles across the UK. The recruitment drive will span the Group’s construction, infrastructure, engineering and energy businesses, with opportunities concentrated across London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. UK recruitment will take place across several Bouygues businesses including: Bouygues UK Colas Ltd Colas Rail UK Bouygues Travaux Publics UK Equans UK & Ireland T