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This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Peter O’Neil knows he’s got some listening to do.  An energetic speaker who enjoys tennis and travel, O’Neil has previously served as a chief executive for member organizations ASIS International, an association of global security professionals, and the American Industrial Hygiene Association, a

Construction companies in the UK are the least likely to measure productivity compared with their international counterparts, a survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has found. The RICS Construction Productivity Report 2026 reveals wide differences in productivity metrics and a persistent ‘optimism… The post One in five UK construction firms never measure

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Small builders reported rising activity in the second half of 2025, but the upturn was held back by a shortage of skilled workers needed to deliver the work. Activity increased across the market in H2 2025, with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) State of Trade survey showing workload

Construction remains the sector with the highest number of business collapses, according to the latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service. There were 3,912 construction firm insolvencies in the 12 months to January 2026, representing 17 per cent of all the cases analysed. This was followed by wholesale and retail (16 per cent) and the

A leading construction equipment firm has issued a profit warning following a “disappointingly muted January”. Vp Plc said current pressures in the construction and water sectors had hit activity volumes. It said it was aiming to cut 400 jobs through its transformation of Brandon Hire Station, which involves reducing its branch footprint from over 100

Photo courtesy Clune Construction Clune Construction CEO called the new logo an embodiment of “who we are today and where we’re going.” Photo courtesy Clune Construction Clune Construction has launched a new logo as part of what the Chicago-based contractor calls a “brand refresh” to reinforce its company values amid regional business expansion.  In a

Salboy has officially launched its construction arm to the wider market, opening up the business beyond group-related schemes for the first time. The Manchester-based developer and funder, founded by Betfred owner Fred Done, said Salboy Construction would now work for third-party developers, funders and housing associations across the UK. Salboy Construction was established in April