Construction News

Water Orton Viaduct sees key progress


Completion of two key viaduct spans over the existing railway near Water Orton in Warwickshire.

January start for A36 improvements


National Highways has confirmed a £23 million capital investment programme focused on the A36.

Lower Thames Crossing sees progress


National Highways has officially commenced the procurement process for one of the world’s largest tunnel boring machines.

Multi-billion pound funding for new devolved regions


A long-term investment package of almost £6 billion has been confirmed for six new devolved regions set to establish mayoral authorities.

Direct UK-Germany rail link builds steam


Plans for the first direct high-speed rail connection between the United Kingdom and Germany are advancing.

Homes England solidifies tenth Strategic Place Partnership


Homes England has solidified its tenth SPP by signing an agreement with the East Midlands Combined County Authority.

£23 Million Infrastructure Grant Unlocks Thamesmead Regeneration Pipeline


Homes England has awarded a £23 million infrastructure grant to Transport for London (TfL).

Government Commits £7.3 Billion to Local Road Maintenance


The UK government has announced a significant £7.3 billion funding package for local road maintenance across England.

Landfill tax will not enable the circular economy


The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has released a short report titled, ‘Going full circle: Making a circular economy work for builders’,

Belfast Harbour Secured as £100 Million Hub for Major Offshore Wind Projects


Belfast Harbour is set to become the primary assembly and construction hub for two of the UK’s largest planned offshore wind farms.