Construction countdown: 12 major projects coming in 2025
Construction Wave looks at 12 interesting projects starting over the next 12 months.
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Cardo Group acquires property maintenance firm
With operations in Aberdeen, Scotland, Cardo said the acquisition of HeatCare Oil and Gas Limited expands its geographical reach.
Building Safety Act ‘impacts’ Downing Construction
The Liverpool-headquartered business posted a loss for the year of £5.7 million, compared to a £3.4 million loss recorded the year prior.
VolkerHighways secures seven-year core services contract
The contractor has been awarded a Highway Maintenance Core Services contract by West Sussex County Council.
Construction giant boosts profits after major restructure
Northstone (NI) Limited – aka Farrans Construction – remained profitable during a “very challenging” trading period.
Tech giants commit £14bn to AI infrastructure growth in UK
Prime minister backs Vantage Data Centres, Kyndryl, and Nscale UK data centre plans.
Seven contractors appointed to £850m water framework
Yorkshire Water appoints Barhale, Galliford Try, Glanua, Kier, Mott MacDonald Bentley, Tilbury Douglas, and Ward & Burke.
Winners named for £500m NHS decarbonisation framework
The winners of the £500 million NHS Shared Business Services Decarbonisation Framework, including Tier one contractor Willmott Dixon.
Former GMI boss starts at Henry Boot Construction
Lee Powell today assumes the role of managing director of Henry Boot Construction, having previously served as CEO of GMI Construction.
Competition watchdog extends housebuilder investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation last February into suspected breaches of competition by eight housebuilders, over concerns they may be exchanging competitively sensitive information.