Construction News
Why early MEP design collaboration holds the key to smarter buildings
24 Jun 25
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
23 Jun 25
The latest figures released by ONS have suggested that monthly construction output is estimated to have grown.
Solar on all new homes must align with 1.5 million homes target
20 Jun 25
The Government have said that solar panels will be included in the FHS, leading to installation on the vast majority of new build homes.
£445M for Wales rail
19 Jun 25
Working people across Wales will benefit from better access to jobs and opportunities thanks to a Welsh rail investment worth at least £445M.
PM unveils AI tool to turbocharge planning
18 Jun 25
Prime Minister announced the launch of “Extract” – an AI assistant for planning officers and local councils, developed by government with support from Google
Multi-billion-pound investment to build Sizewell C
17 Jun 25
Government announces a £14.2Bn investment to build Sizewell C nuclear plant ending years of delay and uncertainty.
NAO identifies need for improvements to developer funding system
16 Jun 25
Weaknesses in the MHCLG developer contributions system are undermining councils’ ability to negotiate with developers, says the NAO.
Development consent granted for M5 Junction 10 improvements
13 Jun 25
The Secretary of State for Transport has granted development consent for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme
Biggest ever investment in city region local transport
12 Jun 25
Reeves unveiled the first investment announcements from the Spending Review, with £15.6Bn of funding for local transport projects in England’s city regions
Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5Bn for forces housing
11 Jun 25
Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and build on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families.
