Grenfell-linked companies received £355m in contracts since the fire

Since the Grenfell Tower fire on 14th June 2017, four of the seven organisations under investigation for the cladding and refurbishment have secured £355m in public sector contracts, according to…

The most important construction blog posts you might have missed in 2024

Before we say goodbye to 2024, we want to look back at our most helpful blog posts of the year.

Threat of plastic rooflight ban lifted

GRP rooflights can still be used in industrial buildings The Rooflight Association is claiming credit for reversing what was set to be an unintended ban on the specification of glass…

ConstructConnect Ranks in the Top 40 on Comparably’s Best Companies for Women 2022

ConstructConnect is honored to announce they have been recognized in the top 40 on Comparably’s Best Companies for Women in 2022. This award is the result of a dedicated effort across the…

Expansion for Sunward dealer

Conagri’s joint venture with Michael Burdge Ltd in Weston Super Mare has machinery in stock Construction and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri, which represents the Chinese manufacturer Sunward, is more…

3 Ways to Maximize the Construction Slow Season

When temperatures start to drop, construction activity often slows down. With fewer projects in your pipeline, you may be left twiddling your thumbs, waiting for things to pick back up.…

Graham to build Ballycastle leisure centre

CGI of the new Ballycastle leisure centre, designed by Hall Black Douglas, to be built by Graham Ballycastle leisure centre is a £16m project that will see new indoor and…

Finish Your Estimating up to Ten Times Faster using Typical Takeoff

When it comes to construction estimating, time is money. The faster you can get your takeoffs and cost estimates out the door, the greater your chances are of winning more…

What New Laws are Affecting U.S. Construction Businesses in 2025?

When it comes to construction, a nationwide rule on protective equipment is now in effect while a handful of states—California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia—have passed regulations intended to boost…

5 Tips For Keeping Your Workers Safe This Winter

In the second of our two-part series on staying safe in the winter, we’ll look at personal safety – what you can do to keep you and your team safe…