Construction News
NIC calls on government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure
16 May 19
Sir John Armitt has called on the government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure in a speech to MPs.
HS2 Birmingham work progresses
15 May 19
Andrew Jones MP visited HS2 Birmingham sites to view progress and the potential opportunities presented in the city by the high-speed rail.
Recycling company fined after workplace fatality
15 May 19
Liverpool based recycling company Centriforce Products Ltd was fined after a workplace fatality due to falling plastic bales.
Network Rail and Colas rail achieve 97% diesel free site
15 May 19
Network Rail and Colas Rail Ltd have used solar power to achieve an almost diesel free site at a major project in Llanwern, South Wales.
Highways England contributes to canal restoration
14 May 19
Highways England will contribute to canal restoration of a mile-long stretch of water.
NHS Trust fined after construction workers are exposed to asbestos
14 May 19
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been fined after refurbishment exposed workers to asbestos.
Homes England specialists assigned to national frameworks
14 May 19
Homes England has appointed 13 technical specialists to three national frameworks to release public land for housing.
Addressing the construction skills shortage: why we need action now
13 May 19
What is the true extent of the skills shortage and how can it be addressed?
Homes England signs deal for new homes in Nottinghamshire
13 May 19
Homes England has signed a deal to provide 3,000 new homes in Nottinghamshire along with 100,000 metres of employment space.
ONS figures show construction output grew in the first quarter
13 May 19
Modest growth in construction output was experienced by the industry in the first quarter according to the ONS.
