Construction News

What’s the outlook for skills shortages in construction?


Over half of employers agree that continued skills shortages are having a profound impact on productivity,

Plans approved for new Wellingborough prison


A new contract has been awarded for the construction of Wellingborough prison in Northamptonshire.

Midlands programme opens to train women in construction skills


A new training programme in the West Midlands will teach women construction skills ahead of HS2 arriving in Birmingham.

Meeting the housing needs of tomorrow’s student population


PBSA providers are adapting their products to meet changing customer needs.

UK Infrastructure Show 2019 – building connections


Review of the UK Infrastructure Show 2019.

Hospital complete after non-combustible insulation added


The construction of the new Royal Papworth Hospital has been completed after the installation of non-combustible insulation. 

New rail freight scheme to improve Peak District construction


Network Rail extensions to rail freight tracks in the Peak District are expected to improve the delivery of construction materials.

Housing marches onwards


Latest analysis from Barbour AB shows the spring weather reviving the industry.

Construction training hub to help unemployed in Wolverhampton


The 'Wolves at Work' construction training hub is designed to help unemployed people in Wolverhampton to enter the construction sector.

University of the Highlands receives grant for life sciences centre


New funding for the University of the Highlands will go towards the construction of a life sciences centre for health research.