Construction News
Universities fear government reforms will stifle construction sector demand for higher and degree apprenticeships
3 Apr 25
Industry fears forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many construction firms from upskilling their workforce.
Landmark UK brownfield redevelopment underway in Doncaster
2 Apr 25
One of the UK’s largest brownfield redevelopment projects is now underway as multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard supports on Doncaster’s vast waterfront remediation.
Environment Agency and Oxford City Council unlock growth
1 Apr 25
A partnership between the Environment Agency and Oxford City Council has secured the infrastructure needed to allow the development of around 18,000 new homes.
Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools
31 Mar 25
Hundreds of schools, NHS trusts and communities across the UK will benefit from new rooftop solar power and renewable schemes
Government approves £290M M3 upgrade to boost connectivity and housing in Winchester
28 Mar 25
The project is integral to Winchester’s future development, directly enabling the construction of 2,000 new homes.
NAO: Government’s mega-projects need stronger governance
27 Mar 25
A new report from the NAO has called for better governance of government mega-projects, following the recurrent problems on HS2.
Government reveals benficiaries of £1.29Bn warm homes fund
26 Mar 25
Some £1.29bn has been offered to retrofit social homes across 144 projects under Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.
Revolutionary Planning Bill to energise UK Infrastructure growth
25 Mar 25
The UK government is set to supercharge the nation’s clean energy transition with the introduction of the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Tenders open for £150M Holyhead breakwater
24 Mar 25
Stena Line Ports has launched the tender process for contractors seeking to bid for the £150M+ contract to secure the future of the breakwater in Holyhead.
Planning & Infrastructure Bill ushers in building boom
21 Mar 25
The UK’s construction industry is poised for a major boost as the government unveils the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
