Construction News

HS2 green corridor created in Warwickshire


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


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


Exploring the impact of late payments on the construction industry and the woodworking sector.

Work begins at Kirkholt Health Centre


Construction of a new £2.3M health centre at Kirkholt in Rochdale has formally begun.

Long-term infrastructure planning crucial


NIC Chair Sir John Armitt calls for a long term perspective on infrastructure funding up to 2050.

Legal & General launches fund for retirement homes


L & G has launched Guild Living, a £2billion fund for urban retirement homes with modern architecture.

NHS recommends anti-infection action during hospital construction


NHS Grampian has encouraged strong anti-infection measures to protect patients while the Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre are being constructed in Aberdeen. 

NIC calls on government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure


Sir John Armitt has called on the government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure in a speech to MPs.

HS2 Birmingham work progresses


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


Liverpool based recycling company Centriforce Products Ltd was fined after a workplace fatality due to falling plastic bales.