Construction News

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.

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.