Construction News

Stirling High Street receives £1M regeneration funding


Stirling will benefit from £1M in regeneration funding to improve the town centre and repurpose buildings.

Construction Licensing Task Force Launches


The Federation of Master Builders spearheaded the launch of a Construction Licensing Task Force.

Glasgow tackles fuel poverty through £4.2M investment


Glasgow City Council backed investment to deliver insulation to households in fuel poverty.

Qualifications Wales streamlines education in construction


Qualifications Wales replaces existing qualifications with eight new ones.

Highways England uses Minecraft to build A428 Black Cat


Highways England have built a Minecraft model of the A428 to engage primary school pupils.

City Minister promotes Green infrastructure and investment


City Minister John Glen has said that financial services must facilitate green infrastructure investment to meet eco targets.

Construction activity sees steep drop


Steepest drop in activity since april 2009 sees alarm bells rung.

Manchester Mayor reveals new transport network map


Mayor Andy Burnham has revealed a new transport network map that will integrate public transport across Manchester.

Study shows how the construction industry can reduce plastic


A new study from Insulation Express examines how the UK construction sector can reduce plastic usage.

Environment Agency spends £30M on flood defences


The Environment Agency began construction of new flood defences at Burton-upon-Trent.