Construction News

Councils to get £68M to build thousands of new homes on brownfield sites


Councils are to be given £68M to build thousands of new homes on disused brownfield sites.

Government’s new degree apprenticeship funding plans are a major blow to construction firms


The warning comes from the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) which has produced a new national report in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University .

Immingham Ro-Ro featured at Investment summit


The Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal (IERRT) is a £200+ million joint investment by Associated British Ports (ABP) and Stena Line.

It’s in our gift to change water industry procurement


The water industry is poised to make its biggest ever investment in infrastructure over the next five years and building engineers will need to play a significant role,

£225M investment in Teesside renewables industry


SeAH Wind UK has now made an additional £225M investment into wind technology manufacturing in Teesside.

Construction starts on new healthcare facility for British Army at Leuchars Station


A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station in Fife.

How sustainability and innovation can help construction companies in limit financial loss


Construction businesses are facing many challenges to their bottom line at once, but utilising creative strategies to innovate can help mitigate losses while also committing to sustainability

Government unveils long-term vision for UK infrastructure


The UK government has outlined an ambitious vision for the nation's infrastructure, aiming to drive economic growth through strategic investment and reform

£51M for Birkenhead regeneration project


Funding approved for Hind Street Urban Village

Wellbeing sacrificed for profit


A new report by the APM calls for greater strategic leadership to improve employee wellbeing and prevent it becoming a “bolt-on extra”