Construction News
Housing Crisis Needs to be Solved without Risking Climate Damage
8 Oct 21
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
8 Oct 21
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
7 Oct 21
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
7 Oct 21
Pick Everard has completed a sustainable modular build project for Sweyne Park School in Essex.
World Class Cancer Centre Reaches Milestone
7 Oct 21
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
7 Oct 21
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
6 Oct 21
According to September’s IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI data there has been a growth slowdown within the construction sector.
Solar powered Army
6 Oct 21
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?
5 Oct 21
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
5 Oct 21
Green rules for companies bidding for government contracts.
