Building materials group Breedon has reported revenues of £857.9m in the first half of its financial year. It saw continuing decline in sales in Great Britain, but was buoyed by a 'strong start' in the US.<\/p>
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èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/redrow-starts-work-on-coventry-homes","date_published":"2026-07-29T08:42:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785311046_redrow-coventry.jpeg"},{"id":"51233","title":"Wynne marks centenary with £325m order book","content_html":" Wynne èßäAV, marking its 100th year in business, has reported an order book in excess of £325m, with £228m of work underway and £99m in pre-construction.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wynne-marks-centenary-with-325m-order-book","date_published":"2026-07-29T08:35:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785310665_wynne-centenary.jpeg"},{"id":"51232","title":"Dice Environmental expands for BNG ","content_html":" Dice Environmental has expanded its services to support client's Biodiversity Net Gain planning 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as group delivery director, as the support services contractor aims to take on market leaders.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-delivery-director-for-shore","date_published":"2026-07-29T08:07:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785308923_david-grey.jpeg"},{"id":"51229","title":"Willmott Dixon delivers WELLness for Herts police","content_html":" Willmott Dixon has completed a new £56m headquarters for Hertfordshire Constabulary, the first in the country to achieve a Platinum ranking in the WELL Building Standard.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/willmott-dixon-delivers-wellness-for-herts-police","date_published":"2026-07-29T07:53:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785308059_herts-police-hq.jpeg"},{"id":"51227","title":"NOCN to launch new competence platform","content_html":" CPCS administrator the NOCN Group plans to launch a new digital platform, tied to its NOCN Skills Passport, that will allow employers to track workforce competence.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/nocn-to-launch-new-competence-platform","date_published":"2026-07-28T08:31:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785223926_skills-passport-pr-images---4.jpeg"},{"id":"51226","title":"New home registrations fall in Q2","content_html":" The National House Building Council has reported new home registrations down 4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, at 29,162, with private sector registrations falling 5% and affordable registrations remaining stable.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-home-registrations-fall-in-q2","date_published":"2026-07-28T08:21:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785223373_nhbc-new-home-statistics.jpeg"},{"id":"51225","title":"Fusion21 marks social value success","content_html":" Procurement organisation Fusion21 has released data on its social value programmes, showing that more than 700 people found employment through projects on its frameworks, including 116 apprentices.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/fusion21-marks-social-value-success","date_published":"2026-07-28T08:13:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785222921_fusion21-social-value.jpeg"},{"id":"51224","title":"Morgan Sindall delivers Essex SEND school","content_html":" Morgan Sindall èßäAV's Essex business has delivered a new SEND sixth form at Glenwood School in South Benfleet, with capacity for 40 students.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/morgan-sindall-delivers-essex-send-school","date_published":"2026-07-28T08:06:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785222420_glenwood-rise-completion-image-2.jpg"},{"id":"51223","title":"Pagabo launches £1.5bn framework","content_html":" Pagabo has announced the launch of a new construction works framework, for projects up to £15m, managed on behalf of TEAL, The Education Alliance.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/pagabo-launches-15bn-framework","date_published":"2026-07-28T07:49:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785221461_1701849784-nottingham-college.jpg"},{"id":"51222","title":"Case appoints Midlands, Munster, dealers","content_html":" Case has appointed Hamstead Plant as its new dealer for the English Midlands, and added Samco Plant Sales to its network in Munster, Ireland.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/case-appoints-midlands-munster-dealers","date_published":"2026-07-28T07:40:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785220910_case-hamstead.jpeg"},{"id":"51221","title":"New CCO for Stark","content_html":" Stark Building Materials UK has appointed Jan Green as chief commercial officer.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-cco-for-stark","date_published":"2026-07-28T07:27:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785220090_jan-green-h&s-1-49-.jpg.jpeg"},{"id":"51219","title":"Morgan Sindall scores Crystal Palace approval","content_html":" The London Borough of Bromley approved proposals for the redevelopment of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. The work will be carried out by Morgan Sindall èßäAV, with masterplanning from WOO architects; partners include Max Fordham, FaulknerBrowns, Alan Baxter Associates, and Currie & Brown.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/morgan-sindall-scores-crystal-palace-approval","date_published":"2026-07-27T08:34:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785137744_pv96dd1.min-800x600.jpg"},{"id":"51218","title":"Portakabin to make something out of Everything","content_html":" Portakabin has been approved as a supplier to Place Group's Everything Estates frameworks, which enable a broad range of public sector estates services.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/portakabin-to-make-something-out-of-everything","date_published":"2026-07-27T08:21:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785136939_portakabin-everything-estates--1-.jpeg"},{"id":"51217","title":"Yorkshire picks AtkinsRéalis for AMP8 framework","content_html":" Yorkshire Water has appointed AtkinsRéalis to its AMP8 framework, supporting the delivery of major investment and infrastructure projects.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/yorkshire-picks-atkinsralis-for-amp8-framework","date_published":"2026-07-27T08:09:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785136474_yorkshire-water-atkinsre\u0301alis.jpeg"},{"id":"51216","title":"Robertson takes slice of £1.5bn YORbuild framework","content_html":" Robertson èßäAV Yorkshire & East Midlands 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èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/energy-efficient-data-centre-planned-for-blackpool","date_published":"2026-07-27T07:50:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785135122_an-artists-impression-of-how-a-fully-built-out-silicon-sands-data-centre-campus-could-look.jpeg"},{"id":"51213","title":"Pick Everard, Keltbray complete Doncaster remediation","content_html":" Pick Everard, operating under Perfect Circle and procured through the SCAPE Consultancy Framework, with Keltbray, has completed the remediation of Waterfront East Park for the City of Doncaster Council.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/pick-everard-keltbray-complete-doncaster-remediation","date_published":"2026-07-27T07:33:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785134104_waterfront-photography-credit---city-of-doncaster-council--1-.jpeg"},{"id":"51212","title":"New CEO for MPA","content_html":" The Mineral Products Association has appointed a new CEO, Paul Adeleke, who joins the MPA from the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA).<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-ceo-for-mpa","date_published":"2026-07-27T07:22:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1785133433_paul-adeleke-ceo-mpa--1-.jpeg"},{"id":"51211","title":"Structural timber promoted at Westminster","content_html":" The Structural Timber Association has convened a panel at the Palace of 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homes","content_html":" Keon Homes has laid the first bricks for 32 new council homes in Wolverhampton, the second phase of work in the city's Heath Town district, for the local council, backed by improvements to the area's district heat network.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/work-starts-on-wolverhampton-new-homes","date_published":"2026-07-24T08:14:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1784877347_heath-town-duke-of-york--pr-l-.jpeg"},{"id":"51208","title":"Woodalls appoints in France and Spain","content_html":" London-headquartered design and construction firm Woodalls has appointed Melisa Armocida as project director, France, and Marielena Sardi as project manager, Spain.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/woodalls-appoints-in-france-and-spain","date_published":"2026-07-24T08:04:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1784876740_melisa-armocida--project-director--france---woodalls.jpeg"},{"id":"51207","title":"Henry Brothers opens new Edinburgh office","content_html":" Henry Brothers has opened a new office in Edinburgh, as it seeks to reinforce its presence on Scotland's east coast.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/henry-brothers-opens-new-edinburgh-office","date_published":"2026-07-24T07:54:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1784876146_henry-brothers-opens-new-edinburgh-office-as-part-of-ongoing-uk-expansion.jpeg"},{"id":"51206","title":"Wates picks Grace for London role","content_html":" Wates Group has appointed Kevin Grace, who joins from Mace, as commercial director of its London construction business.<\/p> Read Full Article: èßäAV<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wates-picks-grace-for-london-role","date_published":"2026-07-24T07:43:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/07\/1784875474_kevin-grace--002-.jpeg"},{"id":"51205","title":"Marlborough picked for first Medway road project","content_html":" Medway Council has appointed Marlborough Highways to the roadbuilder's first job in the area, delivering a junction improvement in Rainham.<\/p>