Construction News

Government correct to head off Climate and Nature Bill


The ‘Climate and Nature Private Members’ Bill’, seeks to set new legally binding targets for climate and nature.

Lift-off for growth


The Chancellor has set out the government’s latest set of reforms to kickstart economic growth and drive up living standards across the UK.

Government goes further and faster on planning reform


Bold new steps to reform the planning system and unlock growth to deliver win-win outcomes for the country and the economy.

Prime Minister clears path for major infrastructure projects


The UK government has announced significant changes to planning rules, aimed at accelerating the construction of vital infrastructure projects.

Reflections and predictions: Leading professionals discuss the year ahead for 2025


Leading industry experts give their perspectives on the key trends poised to define 2025.

Persimmon Homes launches model home to trial new technology


Persimmon has launched a new facility, enabling its teams to trial new technologies and train staff.

Derbyshire residents set to benefit from major retrofit works to estates


Residents in Derbyshire are set to benefit from a series of retrofit works to estates which will make their homes fit for the future.

Revamped New Hospital Programme


The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering all hospital projects in the revamped New Hospital Programme (NHP), setting out a realistic timeline backed by properly costed funding.

Pagabo names suppliers for new facilities management framework


27 suppliers have been appointed to the latest framework managed by procurement provider Pagabo.

Government building maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn


The public spending watchdog has estimated that the government’s maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn.