Construction News

Why leading homebuilder companies have a responsibility to help secure supply chains against cyber threats


Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing.

HS2 completes Edgcott Road bridge lift


The replacement of a key local road bridge in Buckinghamshire has taken a major step forward.

Building Britain: Ibstock ready to play their part in getting Britain building again


After Labour’s landslide win in July’s General Election, incumbent Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out an ambitious programme of activity.

Get Britain Building


The King said: "My ministers will get Britain building.

Cool roofs are best at beating cities’ heat


Painting roofs white or covering them with a reflective coating would be more effective at cooling cities.

HIVEE to drive innovation and efficiency in housebuilding


University of Salford Business School has launched a new research cluster HIVEE.

Construction goes from zero to hero


The growth in monthly GDP was driven by a 1.9% increase in construction output.

Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom


Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire.

Chancellor unveils a new era for economic growth


The new Chancellor has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy.

Construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise


70% of construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise in projects but skills gap could derail growth – APM survey reveals.