Construction News

Brokenshire proposes new garden communities programme


Will help deliver on the 300,000 homes per year target by the mid-2020s.

Fit-out specialists Brymor ditch paper timesheets for biometrics


Brymor replace manual process for capturing on site attendance with Donseed's biometrics.

What does the revised NPPF mean for housebuilding in the UK?


We take a look at what the new NPPF will mean for housebuilding.

Health and safety – why run the risk?


HSE has published its investigation into substandard practices at Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd.

One in four house buyers concerned over the quality of new build homes


24% consider the low build quality of new housing stock to be a significant disadvantage.

Alien invaders ahead! Are your defences secure?


Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed are two of the most feared and well known invaders.

A new deal for social housing? Government green paper proposes reforms


New reforms will redress the balance between tenant and landlord.

Balfour Beatty to build onshore substation for Hornsea Project Two


Hornsea Project Two will generate enough clean electricity to power 1.3 million homes.

Bidders sought for Stornoway Deep Water Port design contract


One of the largest developments in the Hebrides to date.

Hook, line and sinker – don’t get caught by the phishers


Construction companies are finding themselves caught in the cuber cross hairs.