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final designs delay start of Cygnet Bridge project in Peterborough

Author: BBC

Peterborough’s £8.3m Cygnet Bridge linking Fletton Quays to the Embankment faces delays as council officers review final designs.

scrutiny grows over political ties in Philippine construction contracts

Author: Rappler

Audit findings reveal that major flood control and infrastructure projects are dominated by firms linked to politicians, their families, and campaign donors.

INFRONEER cleared to acquire Sumitomo Mitsui Construction in Philippines

Author: BusienessWorld

The Philippine Competition Commission has approved INFRONEER Holdings’ acquisition of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction, noting no overlapping operations or supplier relationships between the companies.

Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 reveal the companies redefining the sector

Author: April Lara

The Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 shortlist has shone a spotlight on the companies and projects driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence across the sector.

Rising standards

Author: April Lara

The construction sector is under pressure in multiple markets, yet amid the turbulence, a quiet transformation is taking shape.

Construction risks missing future talent without stronger careers guidance

Author: BNW

As GCSE results are released, the Chartered Institute of Building warns that the UK’s housing and climate ambitions could falter without greater efforts to attract young talent into construction.

Construction growth outpaces workforce supply in Wyoming

Author: WYoming

Wyoming’s construction sector continues to post strong gains in jobs and wages, yet employers in Johnson County are struggling to attract and retain young workers.

Commercial construction costs stabilise creating a window for infrastructure delivery

Author: Irish Independent

Tender prices for large commercial projects in Ireland rose by just 1.5% in the first half of 2025, continuing a steady trend of modest increases.

Construction begins on major Scottish wind farm powering 335,000 homes

Author: The Standard

Work is underway on the £800m Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm, set to become the UK’s fourth-largest onshore project when completed in 2026.

Sisk secures €50m contract to expand Center Parcs Longford Forest

Author: Irish Independent

Irish contractor Sisk has begun work on a €50m expansion of Center Parcs Longford Forest, boosting resort capacity to 3,500 guests per break.

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