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New National Housing Bank


Hundreds of thousands of extra homes will be delivered thanks to a bold new government-backed ‘housing bank’.

Homes England acquires Ripon Barracks from MOD


Homes England has acquired land at Ripon Barracks which will be developed into 1,300 new homes.

University joins forces to address critical construction and housebuilding skills gap


The University of Salford is collaborating with Cube Thinking to support Barratt Homes in bridging the shift in skills requirements.

Merit Appointed to NHS Shared Business Services Modular Building Framework


Merit is pleased to announce its successful appointment to the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Modular Building Framework.

£1Bn backed renewal of broken bridges, ruined roads and tired tunnels


The Structures Fund will inject cash into repairing bridges, flyovers and tunnels across Britain.

£8Bn to be invested in flood defences over the next decade


A record £7.9Bn over ten years has been committed to flood defences.

Boosting British jobs and skills key for firms to win major infrastructure projects


Creating high quality British jobs and boosting skills in local communities will be key requirements to win contracts for major infrastructure projects

Major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs


Thousands of British manufacturing jobs have been secured as the Transport Secretary finalises a major rail steel deal between Network Rail and British Steel.

Why early MEP design collaboration holds the key to smarter buildings


Working closely is essential to ensure that all aspects of a building’s design contribute to its overall energy performance.

ONS statistics show monthly construction output has grown


The latest figures released by ONS have suggested that monthly construction output is estimated to have grown.