Business & Finance

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UK construction faces challenges from cost rises and tariffs

30/04/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

Spring Statement and US tariffs create mixed outlook for UK construction sector
Mecbo launches tracked pumps in US market

23/04/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

Mecbo America debuts tracked concrete pumps for tough terrain and tunnelling applications in the US market.
Heidelberg Materials buys Midway Concrete plants

22/04/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

Heidelberg Materials expands in Australia with acquisition of four Midway Concrete plants.

Evolving Concrete returns to London in June

16/04/2025 09:00 | Business & Finance

Concrete Society’s technical conference returns in June with a focus on innovation, performance and sustainable concrete use
Construction firm closures near 50 percent

16/04/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

Study finds almost half of UK construction companies fail within five years
MPA calls for support on infrastructure plan

15/04/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

MPA urges Government to secure material supply and speed up delivery of national infrastructure projects
Thomas Armstrong and KVM mark 20 years

14/04/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

Thomas Armstrong and KVM mark two decades of block production at the Consett site.
Cabrera named new Cemex EMEA president

14/04/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

Cemex appoints José Antonio Cabrera to lead operations across Europe, Middle East and Africa
MPA backs Defra regulatory reform plans

11/04/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

MPA welcomes review calling for better, smarter environmental regulation across quarrying and mineral sectors
Entries open for 2025 ITA Awards

10/04/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

ITA calls for entries for 2025 tunnelling awards, including product innovation and project excellence
Premier Pipeline rebrands as Delta Concrete

09/04/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

Premier Pipeline rebrands as Delta Concrete Products, expanding its offer to serve the full concrete equipment market
BAA calls for government action on quarrying

01/04/2025 09:00 | Business & Finance

BAA urges government to improve communication and reduce barriers to support quarrying and construction growth
PERI UK and BECOFORM announce UK partnership

31/03/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

PERI UK partners with BECOFORM to bring innovative stop-end system to the UK construction sector
Grimshaw-Smith joins Logistics UK board

28/03/2025 08:00 | Business & Finance

Cemex’s Mark Grimshaw-Smith joins Logistics UK Board to help grow UK logistics sector
MPA responds to Spring Statement concerns

27/03/2025 14:30 | Business & Finance

Mineral Products Association welcomes investment but warns delays and weak growth could hinder progress
Holcim names Amrize leaders

27/03/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

Holcim reveals leadership team and strategy for US spin-off Amrize
UKRI updates funding policies for research

26/03/2025 09:00 | Business & Finance

UKRI updates funding policies to improve research sustainability and support long-term investments in infrastructure
Private finance insights for UK infrastructure projects

25/03/2025 09:00 | Business & Finance

NAO report offers key insights into using private finance for UK public infrastructure projects
Cemex UK to open new Swindon facility

24/03/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

Cemex UK is expanding its production capacity with a new lower carbon facility in Swindon, set for late 2025
Tarmac appoints specialists to support sustainable energy

21/03/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

Tarmac appoints two directors to boost sustainable construction support for offshore wind and nuclear energy sectors
Maturix appoints UK distributor

20/03/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

Selkent appointed exclusive distributor of Maturix system for real-time concrete monitoring, improving efficiency and quality control
Tarmac launches electric mixer trial programme

19/03/2025 08:45 | Business & Finance

Tarmac launches electric mixer programme to help suppliers transition to zero-emission vehicles with real-world trials
Aggregate Industries rebrands as Holcim UK

19/03/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

Aggregate Industries rebrands as Holcim UK to focus on sustainable growth and low-carbon construction solutions
Mosey joins Wates as operations director

18/03/2025 08:30 | Business & Finance

George Mosey appointed UK operations director at Wates Construction to drive safety, quality, and operational performance