Construction News

Infrastructure before expansion


How to ensure the country's ageing infrastructure is fit for purpose with the house building drive.

New tools bring unique insights for policymakers and planners


ITRC is a consortium of 7 leading UK universities investigating ways to improve infrastructure systems performance.

Infrastructure driving construction in 2019


Are ambitious new infrastructure projects the real driving force of the industry?

Report details shortfall in UK housing market


A new report has highlighted how the UK must improve investment in the housing market to provide affordable homes.

Transforming Construction with the new Active Building Centre


Making building more sustainable is a priority. Innovate UK's new Active Building Centre will help transform construction.

First home complete at Daedalus village


Wates residential has finished the first home at the Daedalus village development which is due to be constructed at twice the industry standard speed.

Hook, line and sinker – don’t get caught by the phishers


Cyber security needs to be a priority for construction businesses.

Infrastructure and archaeology: the benefits of early partnership


Incorporating archaeology & heritage assessment into the early planning stages of major infrastructure projects

Parliamentary group addresses height safety


An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has released recommendations for improving height safety in construction.

Design competition launched for new Notre Dame spire


The French Government has launched a design competition for a new spire for Notre Dame Cathedral.