About Danny Ball

Danny is an editor/multimedia journalist who covers a wide range of building and construction topics.

Bouygues UK tops out £119m college campus projects in Wales

Bouygues UK has reached the structural completion milestone on two further education campuses being built for Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC), as work progresses towards their planned opening in 2027. The contractor marked the topping out of the Advanced Technology Centre at Cardiff Airport, with representatives from CAVC, the Welsh Government, the Welsh Education Partnership [...]

By |2026-10-15T14:19:15+00:00October 15th, 2026|Top Stories|

Morgan Sindall Construction opens new regional headquarters for South West

Morgan Sindall Construction has opened a new regional headquarters at Exeter Science Park, establishing a larger base for its operations across the South West. The tier one contractor has taken 3,000 sq ft of office space on the first floor of the park’s Ada Lovelace Building, with 28 staff initially based at the site and [...]

By |2026-10-15T13:16:14+00:00October 15th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

Geobear appoints ground engineering veteran to lead UK operations

Ground engineering specialist Geobear has appointed Craig Macklin as Managing Director of its UK operations, bringing more than 30 years of experience in foundations, underpinning, ground improvement and civil engineering. Macklin joins Geobear after 13 years leading Franki Foundations UK, where he grew annual turnover from £2.5 million to £50 million and developed a multi-site [...]

By |2026-10-15T11:47:31+00:00October 15th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

Build North Expo: How to get the most out of your day in Newcastle

Build North Expo arrives at Utilita Arena Newcastle on Thursday 14th January 2027, giving construction professionals the opportunity to discover new products, meet suppliers and make valuable connections across the North East. Here’s how to make the most of your visit. Whether you are a contractor looking for new suppliers, a housebuilder exploring construction innovations [...]

By |2026-10-15T11:30:12+00:00October 15th, 2026|Top Stories|

PERI UK targets digital engineering to improve temporary works safety

PERI UK has expanded its digital engineering services to help construction teams coordinate temporary works, identify design conflicts and plan installation before work begins on site. The company combines Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D visualisation, clash detection and extended reality (XR) with its engineering expertise to support projects across the infrastructure, high-rise, commercial, residential and [...]

By |2026-10-15T10:17:06+00:00October 15th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

New general builder apprenticeship standard targets SME skills needs

A new Level 2 General Builder Apprenticeship Standard has been published to help small and medium-sized construction firms train apprentices in a broader range of building trades. Developed by employers with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the standard is designed to reflect the varied work carried out by smaller builders, providing an entry route [...]

By |2026-10-15T09:33:31+00:00October 15th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

Compass Developments makes progress on 34-home Sunderland scheme

Compass Developments has completed the roofing, cladding and window installations on the first 18 homes at The Maxim, a housing development forming part of the Riverside Sunderland regeneration programme. The Cramlington-based contractor was appointed by igloo Regeneration in September 2025 to deliver 34 homes within the Vaux Neighbourhood, on the former Vaux Brewery site in [...]

By |2026-10-15T08:12:19+00:00October 15th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

Bellway gives students insight into timber frame housebuilding

Nine construction students from New College Durham have visited Bellway’s The Green at DH1 development at Sniperley Park to gain practical experience of housebuilding on a live construction site. The students, who are studying for Level 1 or Level 2 Diplomas in Carpentry and Joinery, toured the development to learn about the construction process and [...]

By |2026-10-14T13:02:21+00:00October 14th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

CITB’s NEST scheme supports construction apprenticeship starts

CITB’s New Entrant Support Team (NEST) has supported more than 13,500 construction apprenticeship starts since its launch in September 2022, as the industry faces continued demand for skilled workers. The latest figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) show that NEST has also supported 7,230 employers and provided assistance to 3,925 existing apprentices. A [...]

By |2026-10-14T12:03:29+00:00October 14th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

CIOB Scotland Awards recognises the best of Scottish sector

Construction professionals from across Scotland have been recognised at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Scotland Awards, with honours presented for graduate achievement, sustainability, leadership and project delivery. David McMillan of Allied Surveyors was named Graduate of the Year, while Kevin Urquhart of Barratt/SAMH received the Extra Mile Award for his work representing the construction [...]

By |2026-10-14T10:15:57+00:00October 14th, 2026|News, Top Stories|
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