Construction News

How to create a robust fall protection regime


The quality installation and regular servicing of fall protection equipment is just as important as specifying the right equipment in the first place, says Stuart Pierpoint, UK Sales Manager for HCL.

Resilient technologies competition to improve UK railways


A new competition has been launched by the DfT to improve rail journeys.

Homes England chooses eight additional partners for affordable homes plan


Homes England has awarded eight additional partners with a contract to build affordable homes.

HS2 reveals plans for state-of-the-art Old Oak Common station


Plans for west London's Old Oak Common station revealed.

Public sector and Government framework launched


The £30Bn will help construction firms bid for work on government projects over the next seven years.

January blues continue for construction


The latest data released points to a tough start to the year for construction, with business activity at its weakest for ten months.

The building technology behind a mile high skyscraper


Experts are predicting mile-high skyscrapers by 2050. What kind of tech will it take to bring those visions to life?

Welsh government announces Town Centre Loans funding boost


£31 million will now be made available to Welsh communities via the fund.

How to minimise the impact of Brexit


The impact of Brexit on construction and how to mitigate some of the economic uncertainty.

£500M affordable homes funding boost


The deal will see funding for Housing associations plus the creation of rooftop properties.