Construction news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in the Construction industry in the UK:

BTG chosen for administration of FK Group Facades contractor FK Group has appointed administrators for the business and subsidiaries FK Group and FK Facades. The £100 million business appointed BTG to oversee the process.
23 February 2026
New Cambridge office for Airey Miller Group As the firm looks to meet demand across the East of England, Airey Miller has opened a new office in Cambridge.
23 February 2026
Cautious optimism from UK real estate firms, despite mixed outlook The real estate and construction markets in the UK remain cautiously optimistic, despite ongoing barriers to investment.
19 February 2026
Victorian factory given new lease of life with support of The Construction Consultancy A Birmingham pressings built in 1860 is being given a new lease of life, with the help of a Midlands construction consultancy.
18 February 2026
Croftstone and Drumacross complete engineering consultancy merger UK engineering consultancies Drumacross and Croftstone have completed a merger to create a firm of more than 60 professionals.
13 February 2026
Environmental consultancy E3P launches multidisciplinary historic division Boutique consultancy E3P has launched a dedicated historic environment division to provide a more integrated solution for development projects.
09 February 2026
Cost of construction tenders to climb by 5%, warns Turner & Townsend Construction tender prices could rise by more than 5% in 2026, threatening the cost and viability of major UK programmes.
03 February 2026
PKF Littlejohn to oversee administration of Caldwell Construction PKF Littlejohn Advisory has been appointed administrator of Caldwell Construction. The firm will oversee the sale of its remaining assets, after cash-flow difficulties overwhelmed the firm.
29 January 2026
Moores Furniture Group pre-pack deal overseen by Interpath administrators Moores Furniture Group has gone into administration, blaming "challenging trading conditions".
23 January 2026
John Coley and Oliver Burgess join Pick Everard culture and heritage team Multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard has strengthened its capability in the heritage construction and building conservation sector with two key appointments.
22 January 2026
Leonard Curtis selected for Versarien administration AIM-listed Versarien has fallen into administration. Professionals from Leonard Curtis are currently overseeing the process, as a sale of the firm’s assets gets under way.
21 January 2026
Carney Consultancy expansion training offering for clients As demand for training and compliance services in the construction space rises, Carney Consulting has expanded the training it offers the sector.
16 January 2026
Leaseco 23 selects Interpath for administration A firm that owns dozens of commercial units in Leeds has gone into administration.
05 January 2026
Carney Consultancy aims for rapid expansion amid construction changes Following a year of strong investment, Carney Consultancy, a leading quality, safety, health and environmental training and consultancy firm has announced a 25% growth in turnover.
04 December 2025
NMS Consulting spins off technical services wing as Saliba Group As global demand for programme and construction management rises, NMS Consulting has partnered with private equity firm NMS Capital Group to spin off its technical services division.
26 November 2025
Circular methods could unlock €30 million in value for TowerCos economy As the UK continues to struggle with the decarbonisation of its economy, businesses may be foregoing important opportunities by dragging their feet on sustainability issues.
04 November 2025
BB7 Consulting and CERTANIA Group form interdisciplinary built environment firm BB7 Consulting has joined the CERTANIA Group, to form a comprehensive and interdisciplinary consultancies for the built environment.
17 October 2025
Fit out firm Harris Evolution concludes management buyout Harris Evolution has completed a management buyout. The deal was supported by Quantuma, who advised the company’s shareholders on the transaction.
19 August 2025
Practical uses of AI for builders in the UK Artificial intelligence is transforming workflows across the professional services landscape.
15 August 2025
Opus partners with Top Service for restructuring services in construction Opus Restructuring & Insolvency has announced a new collaboration with Top Service. The alliance will provide construction creditors with access to real-time data and specialist recovery services.
13 August 2025
Mace Consult goes independent with Goldman Sachs backing Mace Consult has completed a carve-out from Mace, to operate as independent business with more than 5,200 people across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa.
31 July 2025
Built environment consultancy Ward Williams expands into five cities Ward Williams has expanded into five UK cities. The Cornwall-based built environment consultancy will now also service clients from hubs in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Winchester and Oxford.
30 July 2025
Novo Consultants to double workforce amid key contract wins After supporting several multi-million-pound projects across the UK, Novo Consultants has announced plans to expansion.
21 July 2025
Arup and Autodesk collaborate on built environment emissions management Engineering consultancy Arup has forged a new alliance with software firm Autodesk. The collaboration will see the firms work to enhance carbon management across the built environment sector.
08 July 2025
The skills gap in construction: Why consultancy firms must be part of the solution The construction industry is growing – but behind the scenes, there’s a talent crisis brewing.
07 July 2025
Asbestos cost claims rise even as volumes fall The number of asbestos-related liabilities is holding relatively steady.
02 July 2025
Four ways consultants can help address the UK construction skills gap The UK construction sector currently faces a major labour shortage.
19 June 2025
ABEC partners with private equity for growth – Meet the M&A dealmakers ABEC, a UK-based company specialised in building automation, has joined forces with private equity as its aims to accelerate its growth and expand its international footprint.
11 June 2025
Beyond price wars: A practical playbook for mid-market builders After a period of sustained uncertainty for the construction sector, and many operators in the sector are still struggling to adapt.
08 June 2025
Cultural change can help infrastructure firms boost productivity From major delays to spiralling costs, infrastructure projects are facing mounting challenges – while AI and technology are presented as clear solutions.
26 May 2025
PKF Smith Cooper selected for Stones4Homes administration Selby-based natural aggregates company Stones4Homes has announced it is ceasing to trade. Administrators from PKF Smith Cooper have been appointed to deal with the company’s remaining assets.
05 May 2025
The LK Group launches new structural support service The LK Group has unveiled its new LK Structures line, in response to changes in the construction sector, including fresh safety regulations.
21 March 2025

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