Construction News

Work starts on accommodation for Royal Marines in Lympstone


Work has begun on a new 181-bed accommodation block for new recruits to the Royal Marines in Lympstone.

Public invited to give their say on housing development


New proposals for a County Durham housing development will be revealed at a public consultation to allow residents to give their opinion.

Homes England deal sees work begin on Northfleet Embankment homes


A Homes England deal with Keepmoat Homes has allowed work to begin on the Northfleet Embankment housing development.

Contract awarded to Jessup Brothers for Lightmoor Village homes


Homes England has awarded a contract to Jessup Brothers for the final 300 homes at Lightmoor Village.

New plan to tackle flooding and coastal erosion in Wales


Plans from the Welsh Government including flood risk maps and infrastructure will tackle flooding and coastal erosion in Wales.

Scottish communities given say in local planning


A new Planning Bill in Scotland will allow communities to have a greater say in local planning and how it affects them.

Government calls for more female engineers in transport


The government has called for more female engineers to deliver large transport projects such as HS2.

Infrastructure needed to achieve one million homes target


Infrastructure, while essential for jobs, economic growth and productivity, is a complex issue.

Construction sector lacks female owned businesses according to new data


According to new research from Paymentsense, the construction sector has one of the lowest levels of female-run businesses of any industry.

CPA launches Hire Controller Trailblazer Apprenticeship programme


The Construction Plant Hire Association (CPA) has launched an apprenticeship programme supported by CITB.