Construction News

Controversial flood protection plan wins vote in Kendal


A £16million flood protection plan in Kendal has survived the second round of voting despite controversial tree felling proposals.

Investment to increase cycle spaces at railway stations


A £6.8million investment will create new cycle spaces at railway stations to encourage train commuters to travel by bike.

Welsh Government improves empty properties to create new homes


Around 120 empty properties in Anglesey and Gwynedd are being refurbished by the Welsh Government to fight the housing crisis.

European builders lead the way in robotisation


A new report from ING says European construction companies are leading the way in the adoption of robotisation.

Building a skilled, digital workforce


With an abundance of digital solutions available, which measures can be taken to ure there are sufficient skilled employees to use them

Final stage of £1M Parkeston pumping station overhaul underway


Work is set to get underway on the final stage of the £1M scheme.

Closing the digital skills gap


How firms can ensure a digital culture is built into the heart of construction and have a strong supply of digital engineers for the future.

Funding for innovative railways


Competition winners announced in latest round of funding.

Roundtable event provides recommendations on MMC


A roundtable has been held recently discussing how offsite manufacturing and MMC.

Glenigan Construction Forecast 2019-2020


The Glenigan Construction Forecast for 2019-2020 predicts modest growth in most sectors despite political uncertainty.