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Uncertain times for steelwork specialists

27 Sep 19 With Brexit finally poised to happen and the UK’s second-largest steel producer up for sale with 5,000 jobs at risk, Jim Simpson examines the sector’s performance and prospects

Steel-framed space-saver

27 Sep 19 A high-rise rental apartment block under construction at Canary Wharf uses a diagrid system to optimise the structural steelwork on a constrained site. Helena Russell reports

New wine in old bottles

26 Sep 19 In what is believed to be a first for off-site construction, bespoke volumetric units have been installed within the shell of an existing building. David Taylor reports

Rochester bridge refurbishment

26 Sep 19 An important river crossing in Kent is being refurbished. David Taylor reports

Taller, faster, better – London’s latest super-tower

24 Sep 19 When 22 Bishopsgate is completed later this year it will not only be another landmark for the City of London but it will also be a demonstration of the ingenuity and expertise of the UK structural steel industry.

Has the bubble burst?

24 Sep 19 For the first time in 19 months, the total value of new work on the Contracts League table has dipped below £4bn. Neil Edwards considers the possible causes

Transforming the supply chain

24 Sep 19 Blockchain is a major disruptor in the finance sector, underpinning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. So what could it do for construction supply chains? A new research project aims to find out. Emma Crates reports

Top 100 Construction Companies 2019

1 Sep 19 Workloads among the Top 100 UK contractors continue to edge upwards, but at a slower rate and with diminishing profit margins. Life is definitely getting tougher for construction firms in the UK, and next month’s impending Brexit deadline doesn’t make it any easier. Steve Menary reports [n.b. this article was written before Kier filed a pre-tax loss of £245m for the past year and data is correct as of August 2019.]

BIM for bridges

5 Aug 19 New developments are making it easier to adopt information modelling on bridge projects. Lisa Russell reports

Levelling off

5 Aug 19 Though the fit-out sector continues to grow at a steady pace, profit figures suggest that life is getting tougher for these specialists. David Taylor reports

All hands on deck!

31 Jul 19 After a collision that nearly brought a bridge down on the M6 motorway in Lancashire, a temporary works solution was needed to support the structure – and fast. David Taylor reports

JCB hedges its bets

31 Jul 19 JCB has unveiled its latest product offerings, with a nod towards off-site construction and a commitment to both diesel and electric power. Margo Cole reports

Mobile app promises slicker paving

31 Jul 19 Surveying equipment specialist Topcon Positioning Group has launched a new cloud-based logistics application for road-builders, designed to connect every stakeholder in real time throughout the paving process.

James Fisher to monitor Tamar Bridge

19 Jul 19 Structural monitoring specialist James Fisher Testing Services (JFTS) has been awarded an eight-year contract to monitor the Tamar Bridge in Plymouth.

When the rubber hits the road

19 Jul 19 The UK’s first commercial asphalt product incorporating waste tyre rubber has just been launched. David Taylor reports

Are you ready for the reverse charge?

15 Jul 19 A significant change to the VAT rules will hit the construction sector this autumn. But many of those who will be affected will be unprepared. Graham Anderson reports

Grow your own: McGee moves into piling

28 Jun 19 McGee’s piling division is now stronger for having recruited three senior members of Cementation Skanska’s London team. Jim Simpson reports

No pain, no gain: the transition of Van Elle

28 Jun 19 It’s one of the UK’s most successful piling contractors, but Van Elle is currently undergoing a painful transition. David Taylor reports

Drilling deep for London's super sewer

28 Jun 19 During work for Thames Tideway, London’s ‘super sewer’, Keller has completed what is thought to be one of the deepest jet grouting contracts ever carried out in the UK

Piling and foundations sector moves into reverse

27 Jun 19 Workloads in the piling and foundations sector have fallen for the first time in years. Is this a sign of trouble ahead? David Taylor reports

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