Construction News

Improvements on Gloucester dual carriageway to link the South and the Midlands


A new scheme will improve the A417 Gloucester dual carriageway creating the 'missing link' between the Midlands and the South.

New contracts awarded for Southern Construction Framework


New firms have secured contracts for the government's Southern Construction Framework joining several other existing contractors.s.

How firms can combat the tragic effects of mental health problems in the workplace


Mental health problems in the work place are a big issue, especially within the construction industry, and in particular for electricians.

Time is running out for traditional practices in the construction industry


Mark Farmer discusses the current threats to the industry.

Striking new images of a future “world class” Birmingham Moor Street station revealed


Striking new images of Birmingham Moor Street station have been revealed.

Combating barriers for women in construction


Patricia Sloneczny examines how to get more women into construction.

Flood defence contract awarded for Medway development


Aggregate Industries has been awarded the flood defence contract for a development in Kent.

Spring Statement: Industry reacts


Industry reacts to Chancellor PhilipHammond's SpringStatement

Interactive hub from Homes England to help build new homes


A new interactive hub will contain information on available plots of land for residential building.

It pays to build high – championing steel for high-rise construction


Steel is used widely in the UK especially in commercial high rise buildings.