Aligning operations: Volker Stevin legacy companies now under one name

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

EDMONTON — Volker Stevin has announced the amalgamation of its legacy Alberta construction operations under the Volker Stevin name and brand. According to a release, for decades, teams across...

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Utility Elevators: A Legacy of Safety Service and Industry Excellence

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Utility Elevators is a name synonymous with reliability and expertise in South…The postUtility Elevators: A Legacy of Safety, Service, and Industry Excellenceappeared first onSA Building Review.

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World Bank and AfDB to Fund Construction of 403km Rift Valley Highway Network in Kenya

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has revealed plans to build three major highways connecting six counties in the Rift Valley region, including Nandi, Bomet, Kericho, Elgeyo Marakwet,...

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Government approves Chipperfield’s Chinese embassy scheme

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Decision final unless it is successfully challenged in court, housing secretary says

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Construction’s EDI Agenda for 2026

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion remained firmly on the construction agenda throughout 2025, although the nature of that conversation continued to evolve. Over the past year, the industry...

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Co-op Live’s Eight-Month Sustainable Build

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

When Co-op Live unveiled Canalside, the new 2,000 sqft hospitality space on Manchester’s Etihad Campus, it marked another important step for the UK’s largest live indoor arena and a shining...

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More than 40% of construction businesses have failed in last half decade

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

New data analysis from Witan Solicitors has revealed that construction business failure rates are still high.The postMore than 40% of construction businesses have failed in last half decadeappeared...

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Preventable Errors Still Costing Lives

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

A new survey by NEBOSH has again brought the dangers of construction into sharp focus. In 2023 to 2024, 51 people in Great Britain lost their lives while working in the sector, accounting for 37% of...

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Chinese embassy plans approved despite security concerns

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The UK government has approved controversial plans for the new Chinese embassy complex on the Royal Mint Court site near Tower Bridge.The postChinese embassy plans approved, despite security...

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First look of Volvo Construction Equipment at CONEXPO 2026

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The Volvo Construction Equipment “Power Your Ambition” stand has been revealed for the forthcoming CONEXPO event in Las Vegas. Visitors will see more than a dozen machines make their debut,...

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Local housebuilders officially open £2m community centre at Kingsbrook

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Last weekend (Saturday 17th January) housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes officially handed over a brand new community centre to Kingsbrook Parish Council at their flagship Kingsbrook...

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ChemVolt Signs MoU to Build 5 GWh Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh India

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

ChemVolt Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in India to build a 5 gigawatt-hour (GWh) lithium-ion battery manufacturing gigafactory in the...

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Ibstock Plc post trading update

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Ibstock Plc, a  manufacturer of building products, has issued a trading update for the year ending 31 December 2025 ahead of full year results to be announced on Thursday 5 March 2026. The Group...

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Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Construction input prices increased 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer...

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TPMS and Hyde Group sign five-year agreement

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Travis Perkins Managed Services (TPMS), which operates social housing, and the Hyde Group (Hyde), one of the largest housing providers in London and the South East, have signed a five-year agreement....

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Parker Building Supplies manager shaves head for Teenage Cancer Trust

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Parker Building Supplies branch manager Aaron Palmer has raised funds for Teenage Cancer Trust with a charity haircut. The Hassocks branch manager has taken ‘bald’ action after promising his...

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PERMAFLEX achieves BBA certification

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Roofing manufacturer Permavent’s PERMAFLEX has been officially certified by the BBA. The accreditation confirms PERMAFLEX’s durability, weather resistance, and long-term stability across a wide...

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Brewers to join the BMF

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Brewers Decorator Centres will join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as an affiliate member on 1 February 2026, enhancing the representation within the trade body’s Painting, Decorating and...

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1587 Prime

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

1587 Prime Kansas City 1587 Prime, the contemporary steakhouse created in partnership with NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, is the newest addition to Noble 33 hospitality group’s...

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Tridonic supports lighting controls upgrade at Dublin offices

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Tridonic UK, a supplier of lighting technology, has contributed to the refurbishment of The Distillers Building in Smithfield, Dublin, supplying ...The postTridonic supports lighting controls upgrade...

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BMI Academy launches flat roof materials estimating course

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Roofing provider BMI UK & Ireland has launched a flat roof materials estimating course as part of its drive to address the roofing industry’s skills shortage. Developed by the BMI Academy’s...

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Major step forward for the regeneration of Derby’s Market Place

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Plans to regenerate Derby’s Market Place have now been submitted, marking a major milestone for the site, which includes the former Assembly Rooms. The proposals, which are being brought forward by...

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A facade in motion: Tiffany’s fluid glass landmark in Beijing

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The facade is adorned with translucent, textured glass fins that rise vertically up the full four-story height of the building.The postA facade in motion: Tiffany’s fluid glass landmark in...

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Inside the Beckhamss property empire — from Holland Park and the Cotswolds to Miami

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

David, Victoria and their four children have homes across the world, from their listed Holland Park mansion to their newly designed Miami villa

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Equans to deliver energy-efficiency upgrades in Leeds

Equans has been appointed to carry out energy efficiency upgrades to homes in Holbeck, Leeds, as part of the third phase of a ho

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News report: What are the obstacles to new housing?

The government thinks it will meet its flagship target for new housing despite widespread doubts. What are the obstacles?

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The future of construction is integrated intelligence

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Rising demand for complex infrastructure is colliding with flat productivity, making execution of critical projects high-risk.

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What if part of the answer to our building problem is actually to build less?

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The magnitude of the task of building 1.5 million homes by the end of the parliament and the £785bn to be delivered by the 10-year infrastructure strategy is breathtaking in its ambition. Is it...

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Fire Protection Manufacturer Emphasizes Innovation in Critical Safety Systems

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

QUANZHOU, FUJIAN, CHINA, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global fire suppression equipment industry is undergoing a period of strategic evolution, driven by increasingly stringent...

• Health And Safety

Top Gas Control System Manufacturers Driving Safety and Standardization in the Industry

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

CIXI, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the widespread application of natural gas in industrial, commercial, and residential environments, the gas control and...

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