Construction News

Project Etopia build standard setting demo home


Project Etopia are creating a demonstration home at the Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) Watford Innovation Park.

New construction logistics app underway


Innovation UK have invested in a partnership developing a construction logistics app.

The Impact of Climate Change on the UK Planning System


Lofty climate change ambitions are unlikely to be met without significant change to the planning system. 

Brits want underground networks – not Boris Bridges


Boris Johnson has suggested the creation of two bridges, but Brits would rather see underground systems for major cities.

Residential development planned in Newcastle


High Street Residential are planning a residential development in Gateshead, Newcastle.

Graduate hiring increases in construction


The ISE declared that graduate jobs in construction have increased 35%.

Competition for funding: urban heat networks


Bridgend County Borough Council has launched an SBRI competition for lower cost heating and water infrastructure in Wales.

ICE State of the Nation 2019: Connecting infrastructure with housing


ICE has released its latest State of the Nation report.

More homes scheduled for Northstowe


Homes England partnered with Cambridgeshire Council and Urban Splash to provide 81 homes in Northstowe.

M6 smart motorway sets standards


Highways England have been recording improved journeys no the new M6 smart motorway.