Construction News

Construction industry to benefit from major skills boost


The new scheme will help create the skilled workers to meet this challenge.

New white paper highlights the need for more CSCS SmartCards to be checked electronically


A new white paper by CSCS IT Partner Donseed looks at the statistics behind how CSCS SmartCards are currently being verified on site.

Innovative tech to improve Saltash Tunnel safety


The scheme will improve safety for drivers in the tunnel.

Construction industry sees 392,000 sick days in 3 years


The industry suffers from the worst record of sick days due to accidents at work.

Fully structured education


How engineering is helping to build centres of learning excellence.

HS2 seeks construction teams for new station


Contracts will be awarded for the construction of Curzon Street Station, Birmingham.

Environment Agency launches Thames lock improvement programme


The £2.1M scheme is part of its annual winter programme of infrastructure investment.

HSE warns construction firms after worker falls from height


A construction company has been fined after a worker fell through a ceiling.

Network Rail partners with Innovate UK


Network Rail is partnering with Innovate UK in a bid to see new ideas, greater efficiencies and more investment in the railway.

Construction of Princes Quay Bridge, Hull now underway


New bridge will link the city's marina to the southern end of Princes Dock and significantly improve access.