Business & Industry

Wates has been selected as the preferred contractor for a £138m redevelopment initiative that will reshape Sevenoaks town centre, representing a major step forward for one of the largest public investment schemes planned within the district. Led by Sevenoaks...

Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed to deliver a £130m Build-to-Rent development in Leeds city centre after the project secured Gateway 2 approval. The scheme is being undertaken for Lisbon Street Developments Limited, a joint venture between Marrico Asset...

Concrete remains one of the most important materials in modern construction. Its strength, versatility, and cost-effectiveness have made it the foundation of commercial buildings, industrial facilities, transportation infrastructure, and mixed-use developments worldwide. However, as construction projects become more complex...

Despite significant advances in engineering, materials, and project management, construction remains one of the least digitized industries globally. Projects continue to face familiar challenges, including labor shortages, schedule delays, cost pressures, and productivity constraints. While digital technologies have improved...

Commercial buildings have traditionally been evaluated through metrics such as construction cost, occupancy rates, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value. While these factors remain essential, the modern built environment is increasingly being measured by another criterion: its impact on...

NSG Group, the Japanese owner of Pilkington, has launched Pilkington Mirai Øne, a new architectural glass product developed to offer a lower-carbon option for the construction sector. The company said the product delivers more than 35% less embodied carbon...

Holcim has officially commenced operations at a newly built low-carbon cement terminal located at the port of Immingham on the northeast coast of England. The facility represents a meaningful investment in the company's efforts to expand the availability of...