Construction News

RSPB calls for buildings to accommodate swift nests


The RSPB has called on construction firms and councils to provide places for swift nests in new buildings.

Construction staves off January blues


Construction bucks trend, registering growth for January.

Chancellor unveils infrastructure and housing boost


The Spring Statement has been given to the House of Commons by Chancellor Phillip Hammond.

New consortium to encourage offsite construction for primary schools


A new consortium is being launched to pioneer the use of offsite construction in the building of new primary schools.

CITB increases apprenticeship funding


CITB is set to increase its apprenticeship funding by £2,500 a year for employers.

HS2 Euston signs new contractors


The works at the HS2 Euston site will be completed by a Mace/Dragados joint venture.

Brexit linked downturn looms for SMEs as sales fall and costs rise


SMEs are at risk of a downturn, according to the latest SME Confidence Tracker.

EV charging contract awarded


The contract will see more than 50 EV charging points installed.

HS2 – Better connected or financial folly?


Are large infrastructure projects of benefit to the country as a whole or 'financial folly'.

Infrastructure Commission for Scotland launches first call for evidence


The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland has launched its first call for evidence.