Strabag has completed the acquisition of Crofton, a UK structural steelwork specialist founded in 1953. Crofton will continue operating under its own name from its Linton premises, retaining its senior management team. The purchase aligns with Strabag’s global‑local growth model, pairing its extensive resources with Crofton’s deep expertise in steel fabrication and specialist installations. Executives anticipate the combined entity will strengthen Strabag’s market position during a period of robust construction activity in the UK.
London‑based developer Berkeley has launched the Sutton scheme, a 5.6‑acre brownfield redevelopment in Sutton that will deliver around 1,000 homes across eight mid‑rise towers. The mixed‑use project includes 8,500 sq ft of commercial space, 1.1 acres of public green area and a suite...
Construction firm Graham has been named the strategic delivery partner for London Metropolitan University’s £284 million estate transformation, emerging as the sole bidder in the long‑running procurement. The contract, running to 2031 with an optional extension to 2036, combines capital works...
Ardmore will appeal a High Court ruling that applies the Building Safety Act 2022 to its entire corporate group, imposing a £14.9 million fire‑safety defects bill after its main contracting arm entered administration. The judgment in Crest Nicholson v Ardmore grants...