A selection of construction industry images from the past month.
HS2 archaeologists discover Roman trading settlement
Around 80 archaeologists working for MOLA Headland Infrastructure on HS2 have uncovered a significant settlement dating back to the Iron Age and expanded under the Romans near the village of Edgecote in Northamptonshire. Finds at the Blackgrounds site included a 10m wide Roman road, over 300 coins, glass vessels, pottery, jewellery and evidence of make-up.
Huge wind turbine blades delivered to tricky site
Huge components for nine wind turbines have been delivered to Twentyshilling Wind Farm in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Haulage firm Collett & Sons transported components, including a total of 27 57m-long blades, 170 miles to the site. The company had to create a turning head two miles from the site on approach to the wind firm to give the required clearance for the blades to be delivered safely.
Wates celebrates its 125th year in construction
Wates is celebrating the 125th year since it was founded in 1897 by Edward Wates. Originally a housebuilder in Surrey, the business has grown to cover the whole of the UK and now has a £1.5bn turnover.
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