Construction News

Embodied carbon – how much longer can we say “too difficult”?


Dan Doran, Principal Consultant at BREEAM, discusses embodied carbon in construction.

FMB responds to Liberal Democrat Manifesto


The FMB have responded to the Liberal Democrat Party Manifesto.

The construction industry responds to the Conservative Manifesto


The construction industry has come forward with responses to the Conservative Party Manifesto.

Renton Primary School campus plans approved by the council


Planning approval has been granted for the new school campus at Renton Primary School.

DIO builds its presence at UKIS


DIO spends circa £3Bn each year providing infrastructure and construction services to the Defence estate 

PI Insurance – Not working for UK Construction


Massive hikes in PI Insurance premiums and in excesses are forcing sub-contractors to turn work down.

Hotel projects to surge in post-Brexit scenario


Investors are focusing on hotel investment due to a tourism surge after Brexit.

West Midlands housing surges despite Brexit uncertainty


According to Glenigan research, the West Midlands is leading the UK in housing.

Student accommodation projects set to rise further


Student accommodation is forecast to receive a healthy uplift in the coming months.

Over a thousand homes proposed for Goodmayes


Weston Homes and Tesco submitted a planning application for development of 1,280 homes.