Latest Construction News
- Contractors on £225M Education Modular Buildings Framework announced
25 May 17
Nine contractors have been appointed by Fusion21 to its national framework.
- PlanBEE scheme to tackle skills shortage extended following success
25 May 17
An initial cohort of 13 students enrolled on the scheme last September.
- Green light for 133 new apartments in Redhill
25 May 17
The development will include a total of 133 apartments for rent.
- New legislation might be hitting number of landlords
25 May 17
People renting properties forced to move home due to their landlords selling on increase.
- FMB respond to Green Party’s launch of the “Green Guarantee” manifesto
25 May 17
Retrofitting UK homes had seemed to have become less of a priority.
More News
- Birmingham Airport consider new terminal for HS2 station
24 May 17
The airport could attract millions of extra passengers once HS2 opens in 2026.
- £1.1M Highways England M62 LED Lighting contract complete
24 May 17
This specific upgrade along the M62 will generate a 53% energy saving.
- Deal agreed for Warrington £51M apartment development
24 May 17
Development of 284 apartments takes a step closer.
- Consultation on £36M Lossie High campus next month
24 May 17
The £36M project includes a new campus and swimming pool with community facilities.
- Construction of modular homes to support Dublin housing crisis
24 May 17
Modular homes are being completed in just three to six weeks.
- Construction firm found guilty of manslaughter over fall deaths
23 May 17
Deaths described by prosecutor as “entirely foreseeable and preventable".
- 3G camera protects company from false motor claim
23 May 17
Footage shows moments leading up to the collision, contradicting the other driver’s version of events.
- Construction begins on University of Sussex’s new student campus
23 May 17
The £197M development will include a mix of town houses and flats.
- Welsh government investment sees work begin on Welshpool project
23 May 17
Milestone marked by a visit from the Welsh Economy Secretary.
- City of London Corporation award £4.6M Facilities management deal
22 May 17
Skanska secure contract to carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance for Corporation’s buildings.
- FTA calls on next government to support freight industry
22 May 17
Calls for support through the transition to Clean Air Zone regulations.
- Working at height still biggest danger in construction industry
22 May 17
The report was based on the findings of over 2,000 site inspections.
- FMB: SMEs should play key role in Tory house building plans
19 May 17
Conservative Party ramp up house building plans in manifesto.
- £6M University of Huddersfield project now underway
19 May 17
The lowest three of the four storeys are being gutted and completely remodelled internally.
- £400m Efficiency North framework names contractors
19 May 17
Construction companies will provide social housing landlords with range of services.
Features
- BAM Nuttall bring virtual reality to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 for the first time
23 May 17
BAM Nuttall to bring virtual reality to the Chelsea Flower Show.
- Defending Adjudication Enforcement by Applying for a Declaration
16 May 17
Peter Sheridan looks at the issue of adjudication enforcement.
- Rapid ROI after BIM implementation
15 May 17
Trimble talk BIM adoption and delivering a measurable return on investment (ROI).
- AMP6: Dealing with phosphorus removal – interview with Dr Ana Lanham
12 May 17
Is chemical dosing a sustainable solution to lowering P levels?
- Cash-flow on demand for suppliers – a beginner’s guide to supply chain finance
8 May 17
Supply chains are still only as strong as their weakest link.
- Unlocking Doors and Creating Inroads: The Benefits of the Apprenticeship Levy
2 May 17
Companies should see the Apprenticeship Levy as a "welcome opportunity".
- UK construction sector faced with a talent ticking time bomb
1 May 17
The construction industry faces a critical shortage of skills in the immediate future.
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