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Read storyGRAHAM has signed a £286 million contract for the redevelopment of Cambridge Halls at Manchester Metropolitan University, set to deliver over 2,300 new student bedrooms by 2030.
Read storyGT Lifting Solutions has made a significant investment by ordering the first ten units of the Manitou MRT 4080 telehandlers, marking a milestone in the UK construction industry.
Read storySlate Island Developments has submitted plans for a data centre at the former IBM site in Greenock, aiming to transform the area into a hub for digital infrastructure.
Read storyKishorn Port in Scotland is set to embark on a £30 million project to construct a new deep-water quay, enhancing its capabilities and supporting local job creation.
Read storyPrime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at tackling cowboy builders and rogue bailiffs, including a new approved code and trusted payments scheme.
Read storyHS2 has commenced the launch of the final Duddeston Junction Viaduct, a significant milestone in the construction of the Curzon Approaches leading to Birmingham Curzon Street station.
Read storyThe UK office construction sector has faced significant challenges, with output dropping by 20% in 2025 and further declines noted in 2026.
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