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Project starts in construction have shown signs of recovery after increasing by 3 per cent in the three months to November, according to the latest data from Glenigan. However, the data intelligence provider also found that residential construction remain a drag on the sector. And… The post Construction starts edge up but resi still suffers

Construction activity is beginning to steady in many parts of the world, with costs not rising as fast as in recent years. Most countries expect escalations to be between 2% and 6% in 2026. This shows a more balanced market, but it does not mean that construction is getting easier. Uncertainty remains high, and is

An article from President Donald Trump’s return to the White House meant a whipsaw course for policy and funding that impacts infrastructure projects. Published Dec. 23, 2025 By Construction Dive Staff Progress on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project between Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, Mich., in July 2025. Courtesy of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority In 2025

An article from Construction Dive’s award-winning Dotted Line legal column looked at the major topics trending for contractors this year. Published Dec. 22, 2025 Danielle Ternes/Construction Dive This year, contractors had reason to keep their lawyers on speed dial. A new presidential administration brought a flurry of executive orders, tariffs and a record-long government shutdown.

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has been appointed by its property arm as main contractor on a £160m student accommodation project in Manchester. The two divisions are working together for the second time in the city, having previously collaborated on St Gabriel’s Court. The L&G-funded Upper Brook Street development, near the University of Manchester, will

Monthly construction insolvencies have surged, according to the latest official figures, leading one analyst to warn of a “difficult winter” for the sector. Insolvency Service data, released on Friday (19 December), shows there were 360 business failures in October. This figure marked a 24 per cent rise on September’s total of 291, and a 13

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The leading cause of construction disputes in the Americas continues to be disagreements over changes in scope , but the region also stands out for staying closer to budget and schedule compared to the rest of the world, according to HKA's

The government is considering introducing mandatory registration and licensing for additional roles across the construction sector as part of its overhaul of professional oversight in the built environment. Wednesday’s (17 December) prospectus for the new single construction regulator announced that ministers are proposing to go further than the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase