Construction News

Building the next generation


We are facing a skills crossroads in our industry, says Richard Martin, Managing Director, Churngold Construction.

Plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution


Onshore wind is set to accelerate over the second half of the decade.

Homes England supports Greencore Homes with new sustainable homes


Homes England will provide funding to support the delivery of Milton Heights. 

Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding


Delays to building new high-rise homes will be unblocked through a new package of reforms to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

New £39Bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme


Hundreds of thousands of social and affordable homes, including 60% for social rent.

UK Introduces New Trade Measures to Support Steel Sector


Steel producers across the UK will benefit from stronger trade measures from 1 July.

Clean energy future to be ‘built in Britain’


The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan comes into force to ‘build it in Britain’.

Thousands more to get the tools they need to start construction careers


Thousands of people are set to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector.

€500Bn German infrastructure fund could benefit British businesses


€300bn of the fund is earmarked for the modernisation of Germany’s transport infrastructure.

Level 7 apprenticeship funding cuts will cost building companies millions in increased training costs


The government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships will cost UK employers.