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Government approves £290M M3 upgrade to boost connectivity and housing in Winchester


The project is integral to Winchester’s future development, directly enabling the construction of 2,000 new homes.

NAO: Government’s mega-projects need stronger governance


A new report from the NAO has called for better governance of government mega-projects, following the recurrent problems on HS2.

Government reveals benficiaries of £1.29Bn warm homes fund


Some £1.29bn has been offered to retrofit social homes across 144 projects under Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.

Revolutionary Planning Bill to energise UK Infrastructure growth


The UK government is set to supercharge the nation’s clean energy transition with the introduction of the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Tenders open for £150M Holyhead breakwater


Stena Line Ports has launched the tender process for contractors seeking to bid for the £150M+ contract to secure the future of the breakwater in Holyhead.

Planning & Infrastructure Bill ushers in building boom


The UK’s construction industry is poised for a major boost as the government unveils the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

New home for Old Trafford


Manchester United has announced a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area.

Construction begins on UK’s first large-scale mine water heating project


A major breakthrough in sustainable construction is underway as work begins on a groundbreaking mine water heating project in Seaham.

UK Government unlocks Floating Offshore Wind with £55M investment in Scottish port


The Port of Cromarty Firth is set to become the UK’s first facility capable of manufacturing floating offshore wind turbines at scale.

Fastest downturn in construction output since May 2020


February PMI® data highlighted another fall in UK construction output, with the speed of decline accelerating considerably since the start of 2025.