Daily News: 07/05/2026
Pagabo has launched its £4.15bn National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, inviting contractors to bid for projects across local government, NHS, emergency services, housing and education sectors. The Construction Index
Scape Procure has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for a planned £1.2bn construction and services framework covering multiple regions across England. New Civil Engineer
Harmony Fire has secured four lots on the £695m Procure Plus Building Safety and Compliance Works Framework, supporting social housing providers across the UK. Facilitate Magazine
Vistry has exchanged contracts with for-profit registered provider Zen Housing, backed by Tristan Capital Partners’ EPISO 6 Fund, to deliver 767 affordable homes across 12 developments nationwide. Vistry Group Plc
Caddick Civil Engineering is seeking subcontractors and directly employed workers for upcoming projects across the North East. Meanwhile, construction has started on a new affordable housing scheme in Bestwood, Nottingham, on the former Chronos Richardson industrial site. Construction Enquirer, East Midlands Business Link
Balfour Beatty is benefiting from strong demand in the energy and defence sectors, securing a series of major new UK and US contracts that are helping offset wider market uncertainty. Construction Enquirer
Angus Council is planning a £43m investment in its housing stock, including measures to bring around 1,000 empty homes back into use. Haringey Council has also agreed to purchase 21 flats at the site of a former petrol station in Wood Green to expand its social rented housing supply. Scottish Housing News, Haringey Community Press
The RICS UK Construction Monitor for Q1 2026 reports that construction activity weakened during the quarter, with workload indicators turning more negative and declines seen across both residential and commercial sectors. RICS
Somerset Council plans to deliver 580 new council homes over five years to boost local housing supply. In Chester, over 400 city centre homes under the Northgate regeneration scheme are set for public consultation. Horsham has a proposal for up to 180 homes at Hornbrook Farm, while in Argyll & Bute, Cala Homes (West) and Helensburgh Golf Club propose 145 homes with 25% affordable housing. In Darlington, 130 homes at Burtree Garden Village have been approved. Meanwhile, Cheshire West and Chester Council has deferred a decision on 110 homes near Tattenhall, requesting changes to the housing mix from Taylor Wimpey. Somerset County Gazette, Chester Nub News, The Argus, Scottish Housing News, The Northern Echo and Place North West