2026 – Page 6

Van Elle will become a new subdivision of Strabag UK’s business.

Strabag UK completes Van Elle acquisition

16 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Strabag UK, the British arm of the Vienna-based civil engineering group, has completed its purchase of Van Elle Holdings plc, previously announced in April 2026. It has now acquired the entire company after the majority […]

Ruth Bailey has joined WSP in the UK and Ireland as Deputy Chief Operating Officer.

Ruth Bailey joins WSP as Deputy Chief Operating Officer for UK & Ireland

15 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Professional services firm WSP has announced that Ruth Bailey is joining from AtkinsRéalis to take up the role of Chief Operating Officer for UK & Ireland. Ruth, a chartered civil and structural engineer, brings with […]

Mackoy Groundworks has been bought out of administration, saving 20 jobs.

Geocore Civils buys Mackoy Groundworks out of administration

15 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Groundworks infrastructure and civil engineering specialist Mackoy Limited, trading as Mackoy Groundworks, has been bought out of administration by new company Geocore Civils Limited. All 20 jobs in the old company have been protected under […]

Murphy has laid negative-carbon asphalt for a car park in Golborne, near Wigan.

First negative-carbon car park laid in north-west England

12 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

To demonstrate its green credentials and commitment to sustainability, Murphy has constructed a carbon-negative carpark at its new One Murphy Hub depot in Golborne, ACLA was added to the asphalt that was used to construct […]

Groundforce Shorco worked with OBR Group to support the basement excavation on a site at 30 Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf.

Efficient temporary support solution for Canary Wharf basement

11 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A highly efficient temporary support solution has been used for a new basement excavation at Canary Wharf. OBR Group, which has the reinforced concrete contract for 30 Marsh Wall, a new 48-storey student accommodation scheme […]

Vp plc's results for 2025/26 have been affected by the cost of its restructuring of Brandon Hire Station.

Vp plc final results reflect cost of Brandon Hire Station restructuring

10 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Specialist equipment rental business Vp plc, has released its final accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. Compared to the previous year, revenue was down 5.7% at £358.3 million, while adjusted profit fell 26.4% from […]

Leica’s three new RTC scanners will replace the existing RTC360/LT and ScanStation P30/P40/P50 product lines.

Leica Geosystems announces new range of scanners

10 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Leica’s new RTC range of laser scanners will let teams scan faster, start collaborating immediately, and keep projects moving. An all-new Leica RTC series of terrestrial laser scanner – the Leica RTC300, 500, and 700 […]

Mike Birch has joined Egis as Transportation Director for the UK and Ireland.

Egis confirms new Transportation Director for the UK and Ireland

8 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Mike Birch, who has over 35 years of experience across both public and private businesses, and a strong track record in managing and delivering complex transport projects, has been appointed Transportation Director for Egis in […]

Turner & Townsend helps developers and operators deliver data centres in a number of markets.

Turner & Townsend reports record growth across all its markets.

5 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

International programme manager Turner & Townsend has published its annual review for 2025, reporting global revenue of £5.76 billion and record growth across all its core segments and key international markets. The business has also […]

Mammals to be monitored under the EirGrid programme include harbour porpoises.

Fugro to monitor activity of marine mammals in support of Ireland’s offshore windfarm programme

1 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Leading geo-data specialist Fugro has secured a two-year environmental services contract to deliver long term marine mammal monitoring along Ireland’s south coast. The work will support Ireland’s state owned electricity transmission operator EirGrid with its […]