Construction News

Pagabo provides clarity on impacts of new NPPS and PPNs


The Labour government’s new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) sets out strategic priorities for public procurement.

Damning report from PAC on HS2


'A case book example of how not to run a major project' is the damning comment from the Public Accounts Committee.

Ministers approve long awaited A47 road scheme


Norwich residents are set to see faster journeys and thousands of new homes and jobs in the region as ministers approve the long delayed A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction scheme.

Alternative building practices are crucial to unlocking AI infrastructure benefits


With AI capabilities developing at an unprecedented pace, the government has announced its AI Opportunities Action Plan.

Increasing domestic timber to boost UK economy and housebuilding


New, ambitious plans to increase the use of timber in construction have been announced.

Manchester Digital Campus gets green light


The Manchester Digital Campus, a state-of-the-art government office complex, has received planning consent.

Don’t let new homes detract from decarbonisation


we must not overlook another critical factor when it comes to meeting the housing crisis: decarbonisation of existing stock.

Heathrow investment expected to secure thousands of steel jobs


The Government has welcomed a new multibillion-pound investment programme from Heathrow Airport, which is expected to secure thousands of UK steel jobs.

£350M boost to affordable housing


The UK government has announced a £350M investment to accelerate the construction of affordable and social housing.

Scotland’s construction pipeline builds greater momentum


The number of building projects being submitted by Scotland’s public bodies to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool keeps growing.