Construction News

27/10/2022

Imtech Signs Contract To Acquire SPIE UK

Imtech, jointly owned by Dalkia and EDF Energy, has signed a contract to acquire SPIE UK.

SPIE UK achieved a turnover of £200 million in 2021 and has a dedicated workforce that will add a further 1,800 experienced and customer orientated employees to Imtech.

Simone Rossi, CEO of EDF Energy, commented: "I welcome SPIE UK into the EDF family. This addition to the Group will provide Imtech with a wider reach to continue supporting its customers’ progress towards net zero."

-- Advertisement --

Sylvie Jéhanno, Chairwoman & CEO, Dalkia, said: "We are delighted to incorporate this company into our business in the UK. This acquisition aligns with our strategic objective to expand our UK operations, a core area of growth for Dalkia and will support its ambitious decarbonisation agenda."

Gautier Jacob, CEO, Imtech Group commented: "I am pleased to warmly welcome SPIE UK employees into the Imtech Group. We are very much looking forward to working together to add more value to our clients and boost our development."

Rob Goodhew, CEO, SPIE UK Limited, said: "SPIE UK has developed cutting-edge expertise that fully meets the needs of our clients and joining the operations of Imtech UK is a great opportunity for us to capitalise on our strengths and further develop the business."

News Archive

Latest Construction News

02/07/2025

Work Begins On New Whitefield Community Fire St...

Construction is officially underway on the new Whitefield Community Fire Station, part of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS) £38 million Estates Improvement Programme. Led by Robertson Construction North West, the project will replace the former fire station on Bury New Road with

02/07/2025

Major Repairs Begin On Hull's Drypool Bridge

Hull City Council has officially appointed Esh Construction to lead a major repair and strengthening programme on Drypool Bridge, one of the city's key transport links. The project will be delivered in partnership with engineering consultancy Mason Clark Associates. Work will begin on the south s

02/07/2025

The Hill Group Reports Record-Breaking Financia...

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has announced record financial results for the year ending 31 March 2025, marking its second consecutive year of historic growth. The company reported a turnover of £1.15 billion and a pre-tax profit of £90.5 million, completing more than 2,800 new homes a

02/07/2025

WICA And Suffolk Chamber Welcome Govt's Push to...

Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce have voiced strong support for the government's new plans to increase the construction workforce by 100,000 people annually. The announcement follows the launch of the first Construction Skills Mission Board, attended by Work and P

02/07/2025

Huddersfield Station Set For Major Transformation

Huddersfield Station will undergo a significant upgrade this autumn as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), with a full 30-day closure scheduled from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 28 September 2025. The closure represents a major milestone in the delivery of a faster, gr

02/07/2025

Procurement Hub Extends £4.2bn Major Projects F...

Procurement Hub, part of Places for People (PfP), has confirmed a two-year extension of its flagship Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2), extending its term until 2028 after achieving more than £300 million in social value since its launch in 2022. Designed to deliver a more efficient, equitable, and

02/07/2025

Galliford Try Staff Honoured At British Ex-Forc...

Two Galliford Try employees have received commendations at this year's British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, recognising their outstanding contributions and leadership within the construction industry after transitioning from military service. Pam McNeill, Business Assurance Manager for Galliford T

02/07/2025

Govt Unveils £39bn Plan To Deliver 300,000 Soci...

The government has announced a landmark £39 billion investment to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes across the UK over the next decade, in a major bid to tackle the housing crisis and provide secure housing for families and children stuck in temporary accommodation. Under the n

02/07/2025

How Safe Is Your Team From The 'Silent Killer'?

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is one of the most dangerous gases found in industrial environments. Colourless, highly toxic, and often referred to as the "silent killer", it's particularly hazardous because it can quickly deaden the sense of smell, giving workers a false sense of security. Even a

02/07/2025

FMB Welcomes Construction Leadership Council's ...

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the Construction Leadership Council's (CLC) new Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, describing it as a much-needed step toward driving change across the construction industry. FMB Chief Executive Brian Berry joined over 140 industry leaders at