Construction News

Change in housing infrastructure rules to make housing projects easier.


The government's changes to housing infrastructure rules aim to make it easier for councils to deliver housing projects.

Fund to help preserve historic buildings in Northern Ireland


A £300,000 fund from the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) will help local organisations develop and preserve historic buildings.

Why a career in construction could be the next step for ex-military


Former military personnel have a great opportunity to fill the construction skills gap.

Transport improvement plans to be considered by the Government


Ambitious £22 million plans for transport improvement around Sheffield will be submitted to the Government for approval.

GRAHAM wins contract for orthapeadic centre from NHS Fife


A new orthopaedic centre at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy has been planned by NHS Fife with the contract for construction awarded to GRAHAM.

London borough representatives attend a workshop on veteran housing


A London VAPC event discussed veteran housing and homelessness with representatives from 13 local authorities.

Residents asked to view Midlands flood protection scheme


People living near Perry Barr and Witton have been invited to comment on a new Midlands flood protection scheme.

Galliford Try secures RAF construction contract


Galliford Try has been awarded a construction contract by BAE Systems to build facilities for a Typhoon squadron at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.

IHS data shows decline in construction work in May


New data from the IHS shows that there was a sharp decline in construction work in May, the largest fall since March of last year.

Work begins on Northampton government land housing development


Construction has begun on 212 new homes in a housing development in Northampton on government land owned by Homes England.