Construction News
More Scottish funding for affordable housing
26 Jun 17
The Housing Minister announces a £10M fund to build affordable homes across the Highlands.
World’s first building made from Hardwood cross-laminated tulipwood opens
26 Jun 17
Project described as important step for modern architecture and construction.
Transport Minister encourages women to consider a career in engineering
26 Jun 17
Visit was to mark International Women in Engineering Day.
Eleven high-rise buildings fail fire safety tests
23 Jun 17
The eleven effected buildings are situated in eight local authority areas.
Government announces two HS2 franchise shortlists
23 Jun 17
Companies bidding for the West Coast Partnership and South Eastern rail franchise revealed.
CITB retains Skills Test in new SVQs following industry backing
23 Jun 17
Response from employers was heavily in favour of the Skills Test.
Building sustainably is our human duty – interview with Envirobuild’s Dr Aidan Bell
23 Jun 17
The reason for sustainability is "we cannot carry on as we are doing."
CIOB to investigate build quality in construction industry
22 Jun 17
CIOB say they have a duty to act in the public interest.
Gatwick Airport construction team win “Highly Commended” award
22 Jun 17
The airport’s construction team was recognised with a ‘Highly Commended’ for Construction Engineering.
Wilmott Dixon wins £20M medical school contract
22 Jun 17
Company awarded contract to build the new Anglia Ruskin School of Medicine.
