Construction News

Why the Future of Architecture Is Grown, Not Manufactured


Bio-based materials offer a significant opportunity to reduce embodied carbon.

Templant joins Camfaud Group following acquisition


Essex-based temporary power provider Templant has been acquired by Camfaud Group, the UK’s largest concrete pumping company.

Seven new towns proposed to kickstart housebuilding push


The UK Government has unveiled a landmark initiative to catalyse housebuilding.

It’s time to pay up!


The UK Government has introduced the most stringent package of measures on late payments in over a quarter of a century.

Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills


The UK Government has initiated a significant reform of the national skills training infrastructure with the announcement of a 12-week consultation.

Skanska secures place on major framework to build the next generation of hospitals in the UK.


Skanska has secured a place on the Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) construction framework.

Construction industry remains the UK’s deadliest with no noticeable HSE improvements over a decade, research finds


The research revealed that while construction is the industry that ranks most dangerous.

£1.7Bn investment for Northern Growth Corridor


£1.7bn investment package targeting urban regeneration and infrastructure within the principal regions of the Northern Growth Corridor.

£1.4bn flood investment unleashed to protect homes and businesses


The UK government has unveiled a significant funding programme aimed at enhancing flood resilience.

Minehead coastal defences to be strengthened with new rock armour


The Environment Agency has announced a major upgrade to Minehead’s coastal flood defences.