Construction News

Government commits to building communities in Woking and Truro


The government is investing £142million in building communities and thousands of homes in Woking and Truro.

Work begins on Royal Liverpool Hospital repairs


Essential structural repairs are set to start on Royal Liverpool Hospital to ensure the work can be finished safely.

Construction begins in flood protection scheme in York


Work has begun on a £45million flood protection scheme in York that will protect homes in the city centre.

National construction centre to be build in Wolverhampton


The new national construction centre will be built in the University of Wolverhampton's Springfield campus.

Government proposes HS2 junctions to connect the North


Secretary of State for Transport Nusrat Ghani has proposed new HS2 junctions and other improvements to improve rail connections in the North.

Welsh government creates plans for road upgrades on A483


The Welsh government is putting together proposals for road improvements between junctions 3 and 6 on the A483 near Wrexham.

Scottish government introduces code of practice to speed up utility works.


The Scottish government is introducing a new code of practice that will speed up utility works and reduce disruption on roads.

Construction company fined after serious workplace injury


A Cheshire firm has been fined £20,000 after a workplace injury caused permanent damage to an employee.

Business immigration: Government policy must change to future proof UK construction  


How will UK construction be affected by Brexodus.

Residents encouraged to provide building safety feedback


The government is asking residents for their input on issues of building safety as part of a response to the Grenfell tragedy.