Construction News

UKIS 2019: In the zone


UKIS 2019 took the opportunity to split the exhibition into zones

Tackling the looming skills gap in UK construction industry


Karen Catto, HR Director at Stewart Milne Group shares her thoughts on tackling the skills gap in the construction industry.

Lawyer says losing international workers will damage construction


A lawyer has said that losing international workers after Brexit will 'hurt' the construction industry and should be avoided.

Government speeds up cladding replacement


The government has stepped in to speed up cladding replacement on buildings after private firms failed to take action.

Collaboration is key


Collaboration and innovation were the key themes coming from the UK Infrastructure Show Keynote Arena

Pilot scheme launched for sustainable homes in Scotland


Prototype sustainable homes have been revealed at Dargavel Village development at Bishopton in Scotland. 

NAO reveals investigation into government land disposal


The National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report into the government's land disposal targets, which it says may be hard to achieve.

Construction sector grows in April thanks to house building


New data from IHS Markit shows slight growth in the construction sector in April thanks to house building in the first rise since January.

Report urges Crossrail to complete construction


A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has urged Crossrail Ltd to complete construction and avoid further costs. 

Highways England reveals self-driving trucks for roadworks


Self-driving trucks from Highways England are capable of working for far longer and could speed up roadworks.