Latest Construction News
- Major projects in Wales to be removed from local planning authorities
2 Mar 16
It covers a range of scheme types, many currently consented by the Planning Act 2008’s (NSIP) system.
- Old War Office, Whitehall sold by the MOD
2 Mar 16
The 580,000 sq ft property, marketed as 57 Whitehall, was sold on a long lease
- Reaction to Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI for February
2 Mar 16
The Vinden Partnership says economic uncertainty may continue to affect the construction industry.
- New initiative to tackle carbon and improve health launched
2 Mar 16
Initiative to focus on the impact of road transport.
- Government one step closer to introducing new State Pension
2 Mar 16
The government hopes to balance simplicity, fairness and cost.
More News
- Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI released for February
2 Mar 16
Construction industry growth at its lowest for 10 months.
- Department for Transport launch £1M competition to boost rail tourism
1 Mar 16
The competition comes as part of the government’s 5 point plan to boost tourism.
- New target for Apprentices – Scotland’s National Apprenticeship Week
1 Mar 16
Over the past 4 years, the Government has supported more than 101,000 Modern Apprenticeships.
- Government urged to devolve powers to help councils’ housing plans
1 Mar 16
South East England Councils respond to government's Planning Policy consultation.
- £30M to be saved for Scotland on public sector energy bills
1 Mar 16
The scheme has the potential to save taxpayers millions of pounds.
- Invasive Species Week launched
1 Mar 16
The government is calling on people to keep the threat of non-native species at bay.
- New submarine test fires torpedo using £50M UK-made combat system
29 Feb 16
The firing of the torpedo tested the BAE Systems designed (CCS) on board.
- Scottish Power to double the size of hydro-electric power plant through water
29 Feb 16
Ministers have recognised that energy storage in the UK needs to be radically improved.
- Homebuyers save hundreds of millions from stamp duty reform
29 Feb 16
The government reformed the residential stamp duty system in December 2014.
- New digital road signs to issue flood warning
29 Feb 16
Four new digital road signs are to be installed in Hunstanton, Heacham and Snettisham.
- New report says HS2 is already changing Britain
26 Feb 16
A new report was published yesterday – HS2: Changing Britain.
- Scottish Apprenticeship Week launched
26 Feb 16
Cabinet Secretary announces 150 new apprentices will begin work at a Clyde shipyard.
- Minister announces new digital partnership in Wales
26 Feb 16
The new partnership will bring the digital expertise of Alacrity to the ONS.
- First images of £13M investment to restore hospital into new homes
26 Feb 16
The project will create around 100 new jobs including senior managers and experienced tradesmen.
- Starts and completions on new build homes highest level since 2008
25 Feb 16
The Housing Building: December quarter 2015 was released today, showing positive figures for housing.
Features
- New initiative to tackle carbon and improve health launched
2 Mar 16
Initiative to focus on the impact of road transport.
- Are Pre-Fabricated homes the answer to the million homes conundrum?
28 Feb 16
Quicker build time and lower construction costs of pre-fabricated homes would help the government hit one million homes target.
- Knocking down walls
27 Feb 16
Effective brands tell a clear story to a well-defined audience, and property projects are no different.
- Get ready for the SOLAS amendment of IMO on mandatory container weight verification
25 Feb 16
No container will be allowed on a vessel unless its weight has been verified.
- The end of retentions?
21 Feb 16
Laurance Sheppard, at Thomas Eggar gives his opinion on the abolition of retentions.
- Cycles vs Large Vehicles
20 Feb 16
Cycle safety is now a critical issue particularly in London, where cyclists are at an all time high with over 600,000 cycle journeys a day
- To the best of my knowledge…
20 Feb 16
Barry Ashmore, MD and co-founder of StreetwiseSubbie.com, tells us about the importance of 'real knowledge'.
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