Construction News

Urban regeneration aids construction sector


Urban regeneration in Aberdeen, Leeds, and Newcastle has helped to sustain construction.

Mobile coverage offers construction opportunities


Government targets have presented opportunities to the construction industry.

Infrastructure analysis and forecasting wizards


Jim Hall, Director of the UK ITRC, outlines his vision for a cohesive, joined-up approach to multi-infrastructure projects.

East of England has healthy construction pipeline


The East of England is benefiting from a healthy construction pipeline.

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%.