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Green light for London Luton Airport expansion
Luton Rising (the Luton Council company that owns London Luton Airport) has cleared all legal processes to deliver its ambitious long-term sustainable growth …
Government appoints new Chair of British Steel board
Industry expert Alan Lovell has been appointed by the UK Government to chair steelmaking giant British Steel. With immediate effect, he will work with the …
Steelwork contractor employee recognised following two life-saving events
Kiernan Steel has made a special presentation to Health and Safety Advisor Anthony Keegan, whose quick responses over a three-week period helped save the lives …
Contractor named for Sky Livingston Campus
Supporting one of West Lothian’s largest employers, GRAHAM has been appointed as main contractor for the new Sky Campus in Livingston. Replacing four …
News in Brief: October 2026
Major restoration and refurbishment works to the UK’s second longest pier at Southport have begun. Being led by AE Yates, the project will see the majority …
Port Talbot EAF production facility takes shape
Following a long period of preparation works, Sir Robert McAlpine’s (SRM) project team has begun installing the foundations, infrastructure and buildings …
William Hare reports strong growth
Steelwork contractor, William Hare Group has reported a year of continued growth, with Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) …
First phase of HS2 Saltley Viaduct lifted into place
Completion of the new Saltley Viaduct has moved a step closer following the installation of the structure’s first steel span over the Birmingham to Derby …
Imperial College maths school to get state-of-the-art teaching block
Kier has been appointed as part of the Department for Education (DfE) Construction Framework to deliver a new three-storey specialist education building for …
Back to the future?
In this month’s column last year, I commented on how the mood among our members was not optimistic amid continual budget speculation that was generating fear …