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Author: Alyssa Orender

Data centers, warehouses, and recreational projects drove gains BOSTON, MA – July 8, 2025 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 6.8% in June to 225.1 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised May reading of 210.9. Over the month, commercial planning grew 7.3% while institutional planning improved 5.7%.  “Nonresidential planning... The post Dodge Momentum Index Expands 7% in June appeared first on Dodge Construction Network.

Author: Ben Vogel

A new industry association has been launched to represent the scaffolding and access sector on the global stage. The International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA) was formally established at the ScaffEx25 conference in Manchester on 11-12 September. It brings together the UK’s National Access and… The post New global scaffolding body launched to align standards appeared first on Construction News.

Author: Colin Marrs

Two major US companies have unveiled plans to invest billions of pounds into UK data centre infrastructure during a state visit by US president Donald Trump. Microsoft has committed $30bn (£23.5bn) to expanding its UK cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure from 2025 to 2028. The… The post US firms confirm billions in UK data centre investment appeared first on Construction News.

Author: Ben Vogel

More than 1,500 construction workers at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria have gone on strike over a dispute concerning site-specific pay premiums. The action, led by trade union Unite, began on 15 September and will run until 19 September. It added that the walkout… The post Sellafield construction workers strike over pay allowances appeared first on Construction News.

Author: Colin Marrs

Employers across all sectors are being urged to provide properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for all workers, following the launch of a long-awaited British safety standard. BS 30417: Provision of Inclusive Personal Protective Equipment – Guide, published by the British Standards Institution (BSI) on… The post Updated PPE guidance goes live appeared first on Construction News.

Author: CN Staff

The winners of this year’s Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2025 have been revealed in a gala ceremony in London. Individuals and companies were recognised in 21 categories at the event, which was held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. The awards recognised individuals… The post Winners revealed for Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2025 appeared first on Construction News.

Author: Joshua Stein

A Yorkshire scaffolding director has been ordered to fully repay £100,000 in Covid loans plus more than £15,000 interest, or face 12 months in prison. Mark Degnan had already paid back £55,608 before he appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Monday (15 September) but could… The post Scaffolding boss forced to repay £115,000 after Covid loan fraud appeared first on Construction News.

Author: Greg Pitcher

A long-awaited overhaul of a waterfront project in Northern Ireland could cost more than double its original estimate, a council meeting has been told. Ards and North Down councillor Chris McCracken said the price of the Queen’s Parade regeneration project in Bangor could end up… The post Cost of NI regeneration scheme ‘could double to £100m’ appeared first on Construction News.

Author: Joshua Stein

Police have made an arrest and seized £400,000-worth of suspected stolen construction machinery from a suspected cannabis site in Wolverhampton. West Midlands Police said yesterday (15 September) that they seized the plant machinery – which included a JCB handler, two forklifts, two scissor lifts and… The post Police seize ‘suspected stolen’ plant machinery worth £400,000 appeared first on Construction News.

Author: Greg Pitcher

Overbury’s project to refurbish a London office tower for US bank Citi is set to cost £1.1bn, the client has revealed. The bank disclosed the extent of its investment in the scheme at 25 Canada Square ahead of US president Donald Trump’s state visit to… The post Revamp of London tower to cost £1.1bn appeared first on Construction News.