Construction News

Scotland constructs most powerful tidal turbine


Orbital is constructing the most powerful tidal turbine in the world.

Kier fits interior of cell research facility


Kier has been contracted for the internal fit out of a research centre near Barnsley.

Private housing increases in Northern Ireland


The private housing subsector in Northern Ireland becomes the sole sector on the increase.

What can construction companies do to improve gender equality?


Gender inequality is a long-standing issue that has crept into every industry, and construction is no different.

Global infrastructure investment to grow by 2023


New research from GlobalData anticipates global infrastructure construction to grow by 4.8%

Contract values boosted in July


The latest contract values for July have been released by Barbour ABI, showing UK construction contract awards up by 11%.

Student developments defy Brexit confusion


Construction of student accommodation has continued to soar despite Brexit uncertainty.

Transforming Construction: Government and industry join forces to haul construction into the 21st century


UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Transforming Construction programme is focused on three strategic solutions.

Social housing rises after two year slump


Social housing over the course of the next two years is predicted to rise.

Aggregate Industries makes Watertight concrete


Aggregate Industries has celebrated the launch of its new Watertight concrete.