Construction News

Infrastructure spending is set to almost double by 2020/21


Infrastructure spending is predicted to nearly double within the next two years.

Transforming infrastructure insight: building opportunities


BiP has launched its latest market report - Transforming Infrastructure: building Britain’s future.

Building distributors say ex-military personnel are well suited to construction


Building materials distributor SIG has said that ex-military personnel are perfect for careers in construction.

Late payments cause damage to mental health


Financial issues from late payments cause mental health problems.

Homes England and Barclays collaborate on loan deals for new homes


Homes England and Barclays have teamed up to provide £155.3million in loan deals to deliver new homes in Southampton and Wimbledon.

Halifax government buildings to be converted into assisted living apartments


Halifax County Court is to be converted into 16 assisted living apartments for those with learning disabilities.

New scheme to protect newts created for Kent development


District Level Licensing, developed by Natural England to protect great crested newts, has been adopted for a new Kent development.

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.