Construction News

Improving water efficiency and unblocking homes


Consultation launched aimed at improving water efficiency in new homes

“Serious gaps” found in protecting workers from excessive noise


Three-quarters of noisy workplaces lacked essential knowledge on maintaining hearing protection equipment, inspections have found.  

Driving energy investment


Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has outlined the role of Great British Energy,

Nuclear security boost


The UK and US have signed a new agreement designed to accelerate nuclear power projects.

Build, baby, build!


I want us to build, baby, build, so we can put the key to a decent home into the hands of every single family that needs it.

RAAC removal progress


The government has announced significant progress in its RAAC programme.

Vistry joins Homes England for JV


The joint venture will accelerate the delivery of large-scale housing developments across England.

Government commits to record levels of funding for flood resilience


A total of £2.65 billion is being spent over two years on new flood defences.

Homes England agrees Strategic Place Partnership


Homes England has signed a Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) with the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

National Grid rolls out Centralised Autonomous Drone Inspections


National Grid Rolls Out Centralised Autonomous Drone Inspections across its network