Sustainability
Balfour Beatty awarded contract to build Scotland’s first net zero prison
24 Apr 24
Balfour Beatty has confirmed that it has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209M HMP Highland in Inverness
Construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution
16 Apr 24
Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen will help building sites go greener under government plans.
World’s largest tidal scheme progresses
10 Apr 24
Advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal scheme on the banks of the River Mersey have been unveiled.
Balfour Beatty to deliver Net Zero Teesside Power Project
27 Mar 24
Balfour Beatty has been chosen to progress with the next phase of the Net Zero Teesside Power project.
New strategic partners appointed for GPA
20 Mar 24
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed two new strategic partners.
The planet vs planning
18 Mar 24
Planning has long been an area for debate and February signalled a great deal of change.
Diesel is Disappearing – Are You Ready?
11 Mar 24
Feasibility and cost-effectiveness of embracing cleaner alternatives to diesel generators in the construction sector.
UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024
29 Feb 24
Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023.
Biodiversity boost through new developments
21 Feb 24
In a world first, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments.
Government awards grant for home retrofits
1 Feb 24
A new project to develop an innovative point-of-sale finance technology solution for residential retrofit decarbonisation has been awarded almost £1.8m in government funding
