Construction News

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.

Network Rail and Colas rail achieve 97% diesel free site


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


Highways England will contribute to canal restoration of a mile-long stretch of water.

NHS Trust fined after construction workers are exposed to asbestos


Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been fined after refurbishment exposed workers to asbestos.