Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK plant dealer, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, with most of its 89 staff made redundant. Economic pressures and debt from an employee buyout cited as causes.
Construction workers in Sydney are exercising their right to down tools as a severe heatwave hits. The CFMEU outlines safety protocols and employer obligations. Learn the signs of heat illness and your rights.
A bricklayer who worked with alleged Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram describes him as a 'weird cat' and reveals his chilling final statement. As 15 are mourned, National Cabinet agrees to review firearm regulations.
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
Dramatic rescue of a construction worker who plunged 30 feet down a manhole in New York City. Read about the heroic efforts of first responders.
Shocking report reveals hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery and labour exploitation. Learn how the industry is tackling this hidden crisis and what reforms are needed.
Victoria announces groundbreaking legislation to criminalise violence against retail and hospitality staff, with offenders facing up to 10 years in prison. Read about the new protections.
FC Barcelona's iconic stadium welcomes fans back while construction continues on dramatic £1.3bn renovation, with temporary stands and visible cranes dominating the skyline.
Emergency crews race against time after catastrophic collapse at South Korean construction site leaves workers trapped under concrete amid ongoing rescue operations.
Tributes pour in for brave railway employee Darren Sherwood, fatally attacked while shielding commuters during violent knife assault at Huntingdon station.
A railway maintenance worker remains in critical condition after a brutal assault while inspecting tracks near London, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for better worker protection.
Exclusive investigation uncovers budget concerns and questionable contractor history in Donald Trump's lavish White House ballroom renovation project, raising eyebrows in political and construction circles.
A construction worker has died after falling from a Manhattan high-rise development site, marking another devastating incident in New York City's construction industry as safety concerns escalate.
New data reveals UK construction costs have surged by up to 40%, forcing developers to delay or redesign major projects as budgets spiral out of control.
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
California launches unprecedented campaign to unionise workers across multiple states, sparking fierce debate about workers' rights versus business interests in America's evolving labour landscape.
Britain's housing market faces dual pressures as house price growth hits its slowest pace since April 2024, while looming US tariffs threaten to disrupt supply chains and drive up costs for homeowners and builders alike.
Construction workers at Gary Neville's Manchester development were ordered to remove a Union Jack flag, sparking debate about national pride and workplace policies at the former footballer's project.
Exclusive look at Everton FC's spectacular new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, featuring revolutionary design elements and world-class facilities that will transform Merseyside football.
Exclusive insight into Donald Trump's revolutionary partnership with UK homebuilders to slash red tape, accelerate construction, and make homeownership affordable again amid Britain's housing crisis.
Everton's £760m Bramley-Moore Dock stadium construction faces major disruption as Storm Amy's 70mph winds halt work and damage temporary structures, raising concerns about project timeline.
Japan's brewing giant Asahi halts UK building projects amid economic turbulence, sparking concerns about beer shortages and price increases for British consumers.
Australia's flagship renewable energy project faces another staggering cost blowout, with officials admitting the original $12 billion price tag is no longer attainable amid construction delays and technical challenges.
Senior Democratic Senator Patty Murray has drawn stark parallels between Donald Trump's language and Nazi-era propaganda during a passionate Senate floor address about Seattle construction projects.
FC Barcelona's highly anticipated return to the Nou Camp for Champions League football faces unexpected delays as stadium renovation works fall behind schedule, forcing European nights to Montjuïc.
Exclusive investigation reveals how HS2 earthworks are devastating the lives of Chilterns residents with 24/7 noise, property damage and environmental destruction.
A potentially deadly Second World War-era hand grenade was unearthed at a Washington construction site, prompting bomb squad evacuation and controlled detonation.
Disturbing video captures a young child brutally assaulting a 70-year-old shop worker while adults watch in Kansas City convenience store. Police investigation underway.
A 38-year-old construction worker died after falling through a fragile skylight while carrying out repairs at a children's centre in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
China unveils its latest engineering marvel: a suspension bridge towering 1,826 feet above a valley, connecting remote mountain regions and setting new global records for altitude and ambition.