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UK construction slump deepens as rainy weather dampens hopes of recovery
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UK construction slump deepens as rainy weather dampens hopes of recovery
The UK's construction slump deepened last month in a setback for the sector following signs of improvement at the start of 2026, with housebuilding remaining a weak spot and firms blaming rainy weather for delays. The industry – which…
UK construction company plunges into liquidation - over 35 years of experience
Another construction company has entered liquidation An official notice uploaded to the London Gazette today has revealed that a construction company with over 35 years of experience has plunged into liquidation. L & D Construction Southwest is…
Construction Begins at 1M Qubit Quantum Facility
The quantum computing company PsiQuantum is a step closer to its goal of building the world's first useful quantum computer, breaking ground on the construction of a 1 million-qubit quantum facility, a size that scientists say is powerful enough to…
Scotland's Canal and Traditional Skills Centre enters construction
The centre of excellence will be located at the former AG Barr Irn Bru factory on the Forth & Clyde Canal in Camelon, Falkirk. The centre of excellence project has become the second project within the £100 million Falkirk and Grangemouth…
AWW Org Launches MODWORKS Program: 2026 Training Module to Advance Modular Construction Skills in Canada
TORONTO, March 5, 2026 /CNW/ - A Women's Work (AWW Org) today announced the launch of the MODWORKS Program: 2026 Training Module, a one-week intensive modular construction training program designed for professionals currently working in the…
The Construction Problem Few Talk About. Payment Delays
Findings in the February 2026 edition of the B2B and Digital Payments Tracker Series from PYMNTS Intelligence reveal that roughly 70% of contractors and subcontractors report experiencing payment delays on a regular basis, a reality that has become…
Construction hit by 'wet weather' as housebuilding weakens output
The construction sector was hit by “exceptionally wet weather” in February that caused delays and led to a decline in output, new research has shown. S&P Global's purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed the beleaguered sector suffered…
Kelowna company constructing temporary dressing rooms for Memorial Cup
Construction on temporary dressing rooms for the Memorial Cup is underway Construction of three temporary dressing rooms to be used for the Memorial Cup is well underway. Kelowna-based Chaparral Industries was awarded the contract for the dressing…
Iowa's Women in Construction week celebrated with classroom visits, advocacy
DES MOINES, Iowa — In school, you learn about jobs. You might've been only 10 years old when you started having dreams of what you wanted to do when you grew up, inspired by all the career options you were exposed to in the classroom. For…
New $250M W.Va. Gas Pipeline Set to Begin Construction
West Virginia local distribution company Hope Gas has announced plans for a new natural gas pipeline project in Mason County, which borders the Ohio River northwest of Charleston. Projected to cost $250 million, the privately funded project aims to…
UK construction slump deepens as rainy weather dampens hopes of recovery
The industry – which incorporates home building, commercial construction and civil engineering – has been grappling with a more than year-long decline. The S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed a reading…
Construction of new multi-million-pound infrastructure underway in Yorkshire
The scheme includes a new water main between Thornton Moor and Haworth. The £4.5 million investment will connect the Keighley area to an additional water source, reducing the risk of supply interruptions during periods of drought. Jason…
Long-lasting S. Alamo Street construction project now weeks away from ending, city says
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A long-lasting road construction project appears to be nearing an end. The roadwork, known as the S. Alamo Street project, is expected to starting wrapping up around April 13, according to Nicholas Olivier, a spokesman…
Healey announces $472M in federal funding for MBTA's North Station Draw One Bridge project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Gov. Maura Healey joined dozens of Ironworkers Local 7 members at the Union Hall on Thursday to announce $472.3 million in federal funding for a major project to replace and expand the MBTA's North Station…
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