Construction News
Government speeds up cladding replacement
10 May 19
The government has stepped in to speed up cladding replacement on buildings after private firms failed to take action.
Collaboration is key
9 May 19
Collaboration and innovation were the key themes coming from the UK Infrastructure Show Keynote Arena
Pilot scheme launched for sustainable homes in Scotland
9 May 19
Prototype sustainable homes have been revealed at Dargavel Village development at Bishopton in Scotland.
NAO reveals investigation into government land disposal
9 May 19
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
9 May 19
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
8 May 19
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
8 May 19
Self-driving trucks from Highways England are capable of working for far longer and could speed up roadworks.
Consultation starts on Lincolnshire flood risk management
8 May 19
The Environment Agency (EA) is beginning consultation on coastal flood risk management in Lincolnshire.
Competition opens for smart local energy funding
7 May 19
A share of £30million will be awarded to winning smart local energy projects in the UK to develop designs.
Property consultancy firm appoints former DSTL manager
7 May 19
Property and Infrastructure consultancy firm Pick Everard has appointed former DSTL and MOD worker Adrian Randall as a strategic consultant. Former MOD strategic planning manager Adrian Randall is joining Pick Everard as a strategic consultant after his 18 years of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
