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Residential activity in China continues to remain weak in 2026
World Construction Network: The ongoing underperformance in China's residential construction sector will again weigh on the overall construction industry output in 2026.
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Shortlist revealed for Life Sciences Awards 2026
Construction News (UK): The shortlist has been revealed for this year’s Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Awards, with major contractors in contention ahead of a June ceremony in London. The awards recognise project
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Construction is overdue a culture shift on error and it must begin with training
New Civil Engineer (UK): The stakes couldn’t be higher for firms working in the infrastructure sector. Pressure is on from the government to deliver an ambitious £718bn pipeline which includes major social schemes like the
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Dubai begins tunnelling for $5.5bn Metro Blue Line, targets 2029 opening
World Construction Network: The Government of Dubai has launched tunnelling work on the Metro Blue Line following an official signal, targetting a 2029 opening.
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Kent picks Ringway for £50m highways contract
Construction Index (UK): Kent County Council has picked Ringway for a 21 year highways maintenance contract, worth £50m a year.
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Daimler goes direct in North West
Construction Index (UK): Daimler Truck AG has acquired eStar Truck & Van Ltd, establishing a direct sales network in the North West under its Own Retail brand.
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Portishead line to return
Construction Index (UK): Network Rail has signed contracts worth £200m to reinstate the Portishead railway line.
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Anglian water treatment for Brazil
Construction Index (UK): A wastewater treatment process, Helea, developed by Anglian Water, will be used by Haskoning for projects in São Paulo.
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T&T appoints former Royal Mail chief in AI drive
Construction Enquirer (UK): Emma Gilthorpe joins consultant in new role as Chief Transformation Officer
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Bouygues plans 30,000 hires
Construction Index (UK): Bouygues has announced plans to hire 30,000 people in 2026, with 2,700 vacancies in the UK.
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Birmingham lines up £400m highways design team
Construction Enquirer (UK): Atkins, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald and Pell Frischmann land eight-year roles
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First order since Injectaclad acquisition
Construction Index (UK): Injectaclad has received its first new order since the acquisition of its manufacturer, RLUK Injection Ltd, by Light Science Technology Holdings (LSTH), for a residential project in East Yorkshire.