Construction News

Homes England specialists assigned to national frameworks


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


What is the true extent of the skills shortage and how can it be addressed? 

Homes England signs deal for new homes in Nottinghamshire


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


Modest growth in construction output was experienced by the industry in the first quarter according to the ONS.

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.