Construction News

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.

Costain reports significant increase in mature apprentices


Smart infrastructure company Costain has increased the number of mature apprentices working for them in the last 6 years.

CITB forecast positive growth


The CITB forecast positive growth for the sector despite the uncertainty of Brexit.  

Building for 2050 innovative housing


The Building for 2050 research project has been launched by the BEIS.