Construction News

Highways England Accelerates Carbon Asphalts


Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as a standard throughout its supply chain as the drive toward zero carbon

Architects Invited to Shape Future


Architects throughout out the UK are being given the opportunity to shape the future of their profession to help with modernisation

Shortages Causing ‘Adversarial Atmosphere’


Materials shortages across the construction industry are leading to contractors and developers becoming increasingly entrenched

Government Launches Hydrogen Economy Plan


Kwasi Kwarteng has set out a plan to unlock jobs, billions of pounds in investment and new export opportunities through Government plans

Record Year for UK Defence Training Estate


Allan Fox, Head of Programme Delivery at Landmarc, reflects on a year of significant construction development and investment on the Estate.

Metro Mayor Announces £30m Boost


Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of LCR has announced that up to £30 million in funding is being made available for urban development in the area.

New Planning Requirements Come Into Force


New planning requirements on fire safety have come into force, as of the beginning of August 2021 and will be known as Planning Gateway One

Developer Engages with Council Over Flats


Brewster Bye Architects has submitted plans to Leeds City Council to redevelop a vacant site on Merrion Street in the city in student flats

First Time Buyer Scheme Now Open


House builders across England can now bid for their share of a £150 million package by offering plots for sale as ‘First Homes’

Expert Group to Improve Social Housing Sector


Experts from the housing sector have formed a new panel to help advise the Government on the delivery of the Social Housing White Paper.