Construction News
RSPB calls for buildings to accommodate swift nests
15 Mar 19
The RSPB has called on construction firms and councils to provide places for swift nests in new buildings.
Construction staves off January blues
14 Mar 19
Construction bucks trend, registering growth for January.
Chancellor unveils infrastructure and housing boost
14 Mar 19
The Spring Statement has been given to the House of Commons by Chancellor Phillip Hammond.
New consortium to encourage offsite construction for primary schools
14 Mar 19
A new consortium is being launched to pioneer the use of offsite construction in the building of new primary schools.
CITB increases apprenticeship funding
13 Mar 19
CITB is set to increase its apprenticeship funding by £2,500 a year for employers.
HS2 Euston signs new contractors
13 Mar 19
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
13 Mar 19
SMEs are at risk of a downturn, according to the latest SME Confidence Tracker.
EV charging contract awarded
12 Mar 19
The contract will see more than 50 EV charging points installed.
HS2 – Better connected or financial folly?
12 Mar 19
Are large infrastructure projects of benefit to the country as a whole or 'financial folly'.
Infrastructure Commission for Scotland launches first call for evidence
12 Mar 19
The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland has launched its first call for evidence.
