Construction News
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
What’s the outlook for skills shortages in construction?
7 May 19
Over half of employers agree that continued skills shortages are having a profound impact on productivity,
Plans approved for new Wellingborough prison
3 May 19
A new contract has been awarded for the construction of Wellingborough prison in Northamptonshire.
Midlands programme opens to train women in construction skills
3 May 19
A new training programme in the West Midlands will teach women construction skills ahead of HS2 arriving in Birmingham.
