Construction News

UK Infrastructure show, new date announced


Following UK government Covid-19 guidelinesa, the UK Infrastructure show is pleased to announce a new date.

Gigabit broadband to become mandatory in new build UK homes


All newly built homes in the UK are to be fitted with gigabit broadband.

New neighbourhood planned on the site of the disused Ford Airbase


Plans are in place for the delivery of 1,500 homes on the site of the former Ford Airbase.

Planning system for housing construction in Britain upgraded


Construction of housing on urban brownfield sites is being encouraged by a new planning system.

UKATA supports Mates in Mind


The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has pledged its support to Mates in Mind,

Smart motorways receive safety upgrades


Smart motorways will gain more emergency stop points and stationary vehicle detection systems.

Budget reaction


Following Rishi Sunak's first budget as Chancellor, we take a look at the industry reaction to the 'infrastructure budget'.

Can modular construction solve the housing crisis?


innovation funding specialists MPA examine the main advantages of the system and the key sector issues it is helping to address.

Cardiff Capital Region projects given green light


Projects which will help shape the Cardiff City Region (CCR) have been given the green light by the CCR Regional Cabinet. 

Planning changes will allow housing surge


Robert Jenrick, has set out proposals intended to bring Britain's planning system into the 21st century and get Britain building.