Day: January 6, 2023

The Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2022 fell into negative territory for the first time since last August and to its lowest reading since May 2020. A similar trend was reported for new orders, with its steepest fall for more than two-and-a-half years....

Hinkley Point C in SomersetThe notices were issued on 18th November 2022 – five days after a man was died on site after being struck by mobile machinery. Inspectors from the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) issued three prohibition notices relating to specific activities on...

The government has amended the Building Regulations 2010 to ensure that new homes constructed in England will be fitted with infrastructure and connections capable of delivering gigabit broadband for the fastest possible access to the internet. The updated building rules mean that housing developers are...

Andrew EnglishAndrew English joins Atkins from Australian construction group John Holland, where he was executive general manager for its infrastructure operations. He has previously worked for Balfour Beatty and Skanska, where roles included managing director of Skanska UK’s infrastructure division. At Atkins, he replaces Jason...

Merit is adding 4,000 sqm of factory space in CramlingtonMerit is a £42m-turnover company that specialises in clean and dry room design and production of associated pipework and controls for the healthcare, pharmaceutical , process and energy sectors.  It also produces prefabricated pods that can...