Construct It Magazine

30/09/2026

The latest issue of Construct It Magazine is now live.

This issue brings together the latest projects, products, technology and developments from across the construction industry.

From new building products and materials to the latest ideas shaping the built environment, there’s plenty to discover in the latest edition.

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Construct It delivers essential reading for construction professionals across the UK, featuring the latest products, projects, technologies and innovations from the built environment. Covering building materials, plant and equipment, civils and infrastructure, digital construction, sustainability, b...

22/09/2026

Built and ready to go 👌

Construction is all about timing and ensuring that you can keep moving to meet deadlines. The Mercedes-Benz Trucks WorkReady programme supports you to meet those deadlines with trucks in stock and ready to be on site.

Find out more about the initiative in the latest Construct It Magazine

03/07/2026

Full Access to Gloucestershire Marina is Restored with Modular Bridge from Acrow

Rapidly installed steel structure is a permanent, durable upgrade for an ageing bailey bridge Nestled on the River Avon, Tewkesbury Marina is a busy facility with over 300 moorings available year-round for residency or leisure adventure. For many years, a reliable Bailey Bridge provided access to the permanent residential moorings, office block, and refuse collection area. Over the years, however, the condition of the bridge declined, and its weight limit was downgraded to 5 tonnes, which meant it could no longer support large service trucks and emergency vehicles....

Rapidly installed steel structure is a permanent, durable upgrade for an ageing bailey bridge Nestled on the River Avon, Tewkesbury Marina is a busy facility with over 300 moorings available year-round for residency or leisure adventure. For many years, a reliable Bailey Bridge provided access to th...

29/04/2026

HIAB cranes installed on the London Eye in complex upgrade project

Hiab, a global leader in smart and sustainable load handling solutions, has successfully delivered the installation of two new cranes on one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, the London Eye....

Hiab has successfully delivered the installation of two new cranes on one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, the London Eye

19/03/2026

Small changes, big impact in construction & engineering teams

Somewhere not far from you, a construction & engineering firm is struggling. It’s not a lack of work - in fact, the company is juggling multiple complex builds, with full order books and ambitious deadlines. But projects are slowing down, decisions are taking longer and teams are feeling the pressure....

11/03/2026

New planning reforms and Warm Homes Bill to take centre stage at UK Construction Week London

The construction industry is facing one of the most significant waves of regulatory reform in recent years, from the Building Safety Act to the government’s proposed Warm Homes Bill and changes to planning legislation....

The UK construction industry is facing one of the most significant waves of regulatory reform in recent years, from the Building Safety Act to the government

09/03/2026

Spirit Homes’ Elli Kiely Champions Female Careers in Construction this International Women’s Day

By Elli Kiely, Creative Director, Spirit Homes Since I can remember, construction has been a constant presence in my life. My family ran its own construction business, so I often found myself on building sites, surrounded by materials, machinery, and the everyday activities involved in creating homes and developments. It felt like second nature to me. However, as I got older and began considering my career options in school, I realised that even with my background in the industry, something was lacking....

By Elli Kiely, Creative Director, Spirit Homes | Since I can remember, construction has been a constant presence in my life. My family ran its own construction.

26/02/2026

Building the Foundations for Successful AI Adoption in Construction

AI is being widely adopted by construction companies because it holds such enormous potential. From improving project visibility and reducing risk to optimising asset utilisation, it can do so much for the industry. Yet despite significant investment, many AI initiatives stall or fail to deliver meaningful outcomes. The problem is rarely the AI itself, but rather the data that feeds it....

24/02/2026

Construction Crime in Focus: Trends, Tactics & Why Proactive Prevention Matters

Construction sites present attractive targets both to opportunistic offenders and organised criminal gangs (OCGs). This has always been true but is particularly the case now, following the sharp rise in the price of copper and other materials. What was once viewed as sporadic site and vehicle theft has evolved into a crimewave that is premeditated, targeted, and persistent. OCGs will always seek out the lowest risk, highest reward option....

Construction sites present attractive targets both to opportunistic offenders and organised criminal gangs (OCGs). This has always been true but is particularly

17/02/2026

Jet Plant Hire launches recruitment drive for training school in 2026

Jet Plant Hire, the leading road planing company, is offering a rare opportunity to join the company’s dedicated training programme – Jet School. The intensive nine-month programme equips trainees with the skills they need to start a career with Jet, named on the Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2025 list....

Jet Plant Hire, the leading road planing company, is offering a rare opportunity to join the company’s dedicated training programme – Jet School.