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28 July 2025

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March 2025 Features

Take Back Control

Construction companies already working on billions of pounds-worth of Lower Thames Crossing contracts face two choices if the project is to survive: either re-tender for the work or seize control of the project themselves. Phil Bishop reports.

Who are the builders?

The government has promised to accelerate the delivery of new homes by reforming the planning system. But there’s another major obstacle to the 1.5-million new homes target that isn’t being addressed: a chronic lack of people with the skills to build them. Mark Smulian reports.

200 years and still on track

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first passenger rail journey. And for Network Rail, the year started with the delicate task of laying new track in one of its oldest tunnels. David Taylor reports.

Russian roulette

The Russian construction sector is facing the deepest crisis since the end of World War II this year as tough economic conditions caused by the war with Ukraine undermine the foundations of the industry and puts serious pressure on its major players. Eugene Gerden reports

Vertical thinking

In what is claims is an industry first, temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform has adapted its tubular propping system to provide a vertical shoring solution. David Taylor reports

Brand new branding

The scaffolding company formerly known as Lyndon SGB now has a new name. David Taylor reports

Get ready for Bauma 2025

Bauma is the world’s biggest construction equipment exhibition – in fact it’s almost too big. In the week from 7th to 13th April you’ll only have time to see a fraction of the products and services on show – so it pays to plan your trip carefully


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