Construction News

£764m Investment to Boost Rail Links


UK Transport Secretary announced a £794 million investment package to reopen two important rail routes which closed more than 50 years ago.

CSIC Launches New Diversity Initiative


CSIC has announced the launch of its new initiative which will promote diversity and inclusion throughout the construction industry

Investment in Carbon Efficient Accommodation


Soldiers who use Salisbury Plain and Nesscliff Training areas are set to be the first to benefit from new carbon-efficient accommodation

Contractor Appointed to NHS SBS Framework


G F Tomlinson has been selected as an approved partner for the (NHS SBS PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works Framework

£8.4m Redevelopment Begins on Post Office


The redevelopment of Bury St Edmunds post office has begun as part of the local council’s investment into the future of its high street.

Planning Consent for 850 Homes


Mott MacDonald and TfL have been given planning consent by Ealing Council to deliver more than 850 new homes

New Targets for Green Building Revolution


Chris Pincher has announced that all homes and businesses will need to meet new rigorous energy efficiency standards to lower energy bills

Construction to Grow by 14% in 2021


Construction industry forecasters have predicted that construction output could increase by 14% in 2021 and by 4.9% in 2022.

New Regulator to Ensure Materials are Safe


A new national constructions products regulator has been set up to ensure that homes are to be built from safe materials has been announced.

Contractor Appointed to Parish Church


Sir Robert McAlpine Specialist Projects has been appointed as principal contractor to the St Marylebone Parish Church Changing Lives project