Construction News

SMEs remain unprepared as cyber threats escalate


SMEs neglect cyber security, making them easy targets for a wide range of attacks, including phishing and ransomware.

I&G to build new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease


I&G has been appointed to build the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds.

Glasgow Ship Build Hall progress


Turner & Townsend has been appointed as the New Engineering Contract Project Manager to support the delivery of Ship Build Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.

Construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution


Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen will help building sites go greener under government plans.

Why Modular Construction in the Commercial Sector Stacks Up


Richard Hipkiss, Development Director of the MPBA, considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory.

BCIS forecasts building costs to rise 15% in five years  


Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years.

Planning application submitted for major new government hub in Darlington


The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-storey government hub

World’s largest tidal scheme progresses


Advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal scheme on the banks of the River Mersey have been unveiled.

£40M levelling up boost for East Sussex


Towns in East Sussex are next in line for a £40M boost that will upgrade their towns, community centres and build more affordable homes for local people.

How AI technology is making the construction sector safer


The most groundbreaking solutions currently changing workplace health and safety are those which harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).