Construction News

New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding


The £2.5m flood scheme will help defend 26 homes in Toronto Close, after flooding of recent years. Protection includes an embankment, wall and gates.

First HS2 viaduct completes deck beam installation


A viaduct in Northamptonshire has become the first on the HS2 project to have all its deck beams installed as work on the project continues.

Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers


A new £70 million pilot scheme will power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.

The Association of Brickwork Contractors to deliver brickwork upskilling programme


The Association of Brickwork Contractors (The ABC) has secured the tender for a three-year contract of funding from The CITB.

Balfour Beatty to protect homes and businesses in Norfolk through £19.5 million coastal protection contracts


Balfour Beatty is to deliver two coastal defence schemes on behalf of North Norfolk District Council – the Cromer Phase 2 scheme and the Mundesley Coastal Management scheme – with a combined value of £19.5 million.

Graham selected for £28 million Blashford Tower project


Graham has been selected to deliver major works at Blashford Tower, a high-rise residential building on the Chalcots Estate.

New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills


Homes and businesses will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily, under new rules recently announced.  

HS2 completes East-West Rail works at Calvert


HS2 has completed the last section of earthworks that will carry EWR services between Oxford and Cambridge over the new high-speed line.

Henry Boot Construction to deliver latest AMRC Innovation Facility


Henry Boot Construction appointed to deliver the next development for the University of Sheffield AMRC in Sheffield.

Gatwick Airport’s station upgrade enters into service


Costain has successfully completed works to ensure entry into service of the upgraded Gatwick Airport station.