Construction News

Housing Crisis Needs to be Solved without Risking Climate Damage


The former Chief Scientific Advisor, Sir David King, has said that the UK needs to solve its housing crisis without putting climate at risk

Willmott Dixon Starts £10.9m Housing Scheme


Willmott Dixon has started work at a flagship Oxford housing scheme which will form part of Oxford City Council’s development programme.

House Prices Rise Sharply In September


The average price of a house in the UK has rose to a record £267,587 in September 2021 with Wales and Scotland being outperforming the UK

Sustainable modular school expansion


Pick Everard has completed a sustainable modular build project for Sweyne Park School in Essex.

World Class Cancer Centre Reaches Milestone


The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has marked a significant milestone at its new state-of-the-art treatment and research facility

Homegrown Timber Initiative Secures Funding


A team of experts who have been exploring the mainstream use of homegrown timber within the construction sector has secured funding

Material & Staff Shortage Hold Back Construction


According to September’s IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI data there has been a growth slowdown within the construction sector.

Solar powered Army


The British Army has opened its first photovoltaic Solar Farm at The Defence School of Transport (DST).

Can You Rely on Force Majeure in the Absence of a HGV Driver?


Womble Bond Dickinson partners Lucy Pringle and Jonny Gribben write about if you can rely on a force majeure in the absence of HGV drivers.  

Green rules for government contracts


Green rules for companies bidding for government contracts.