Construction News

Interest free loans available to Scottish housing associations


The Scottish Government reported success of their ‘Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detector Loan Scheme’.

Route selected for new River Dee Bridge


Route confirmed for the new River Dee Bridge between Wales and the North West.

The Welsh Government offers £20M to housing associations


The Welsh Minister for Housing announced the allocation of £20M to housing associations.

New coastal defences open in Porthcawl


The new coastal defence scheme at Porthcawl Town Beach was recently opened.

Sustainable timber: the smart, affordable, fast way to build new UK homes


Jeremy English of Södra explores how timber can help addressthe UK hosuing crisis.

WaveSub secures over £12M in EU funding


The EU issued funding of £12.8M to Marine Power Systems for the new WaveSub device.

Leeds Beckett’s new Creative Arts Building gets topped-out


Leeds Beckett University and the Downing Group topped-out a new Creative Arts Building.

Highways England announce new A47 and A303 upgrades


Highways England have announced upgrades to the A47 and the A303 corridors.

Renewable energy projects receive government funding


The ‘Contracts for Difference’ scheme has awarded funding to 12 renewable energy projects.

Kier gains place on Yorkshire Water Framework


Kier Utilities has been awarded a position on a Yorkshire Water Framework.