Construction News
Japanese housebuilder comes to UK
20 May 19
Japan's biggest housebuilder Sekisui house has struck a deal with Homes England to build thousands of homes across the UK.
Construction still not taking a system-led approach to fire protection
20 May 19
Two years after Grenfell, only 23% of UK architects say they have worked on a project with a systematic approach to fire protection.
Report says Northern HS2 should have been prioritised
20 May 19
A report from the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has said that Northern HS2 rail should have priority over the Southern Line.
HS2 green corridor created in Warwickshire
17 May 19
A green corridor has been created on the banks of the River Tame in Warwickshire as part of an HS2 Ltd commitment to ecological development.
Mabey Hire and BAM Nuttall to install flood barrier on River Haven
17 May 19
Mabey Hire is teaming up with BAM Nuttall to install a flood barrier on the River Haven to protect homes in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Keeping up the pressure on late payments in the construction industry
17 May 19
Exploring the impact of late payments on the construction industry and the woodworking sector.
Work begins at Kirkholt Health Centre
17 May 19
Construction of a new £2.3M health centre at Kirkholt in Rochdale has formally begun.
Long-term infrastructure planning crucial
16 May 19
NIC Chair Sir John Armitt calls for a long term perspective on infrastructure funding up to 2050.
Legal & General launches fund for retirement homes
16 May 19
L & G has launched Guild Living, a £2billion fund for urban retirement homes with modern architecture.
NHS recommends anti-infection action during hospital construction
16 May 19
NHS Grampian has encouraged strong anti-infection measures to protect patients while the Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre are being constructed in Aberdeen.
