Construction News

Contractors Paid to Maintain Closed Sites


The Irish Government have announced they are to safeguard state projects by paying construction firms to cover losses due to COVID-19

Flood Defences of the Future


The UK Government have announced a new formula for allocating funding for flood and costal defences throughout England.

Construction Fast-Tracked at Vaccine Centre


Construction has begun ahead of schedule at the UK’s first vaccination and development centre in partnership with main contractor Glencar

What’s holding back BIM?


BIM is one of the chief ways the construction industry is embracing digitisation and its growth over the past decade has been rapid.

WMCA Funds New Online Courses


A programme to give local people the skills they need to start a career in construction has moved online for the first time

Contractor Appointed to Pagabo Framework


G F Tomlinson are pleased to announce that they have been appointed as a partner for the Pagabo Major Works Framework, which launched on April 19th, 2020.

Scottish Construction Hubs Boost


The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) have helped to generate £200 million-worth of construction projects in the last year.

Roads Procurement Carries On


Highways England have reassured the construction industry despite disruption that roads procurement is still powering on.

Additional Nightingale Hospitals to Open


Two new Nightingale Hospitals are to be opened by the NHS to help provide additional beds for patients suffering from coronavirus symptoms.

Scape Group Announces Support


Scape Group have announced their measures to help support delivery partners and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.