Ben Vogel

Civils firm OCU Group has acquired Cumbria-based Athena Professional Technical Services, as the contractor seeks to expand its footprint in grid infrastructure and renewable energy connections. Athena, which is based in Ulverston, provides power systems e... See more

A combination of lower activity and higher inflation has resulted in the steepest monthly decline in UK construction output since last November, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The index, which is overseen by S&P Global,... See more

Deliveries of bricks and concrete blocks fell year-on-year in March, according to the latest government data. Seasonally adjusted brick deliveries dropped by 3.6 per cent compared with March 2025, although they were 6 per cent higher than in February 2026... See more

Reds10 Group has added to its portfolio of companies after completing what it said was a “strategic investment” in steel fabrication specialist ESL Fabrication Engineers. The deal – worth an undisclosed amount – was announced this morning (6 May). Reds10 ... See more

Scape has begun market engagement for a new £1.2bn regional construction framework covering four lots across the Midlands, East Anglia, the Home Counties and London. The procurement body said it expected to appoint three suppliers to each lot under the fo... See more