Construction News
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.
Costain reports significant increase in mature apprentices
11 Mar 19
Smart infrastructure company Costain has increased the number of mature apprentices working for them in the last 6 years.
CITB forecast positive growth
11 Mar 19
The CITB forecast positive growth for the sector despite the uncertainty of Brexit.
Building for 2050 innovative housing
11 Mar 19
The Building for 2050 research project has been launched by the BEIS.
