Construction News

Construction workers at risk from poor mental health


Following mental health week, new research shows that half of all UK construction workers, or 1.5m people have worked in a dangerous environment while suffering poor mental health and close to 700,000 suffered injuries, according to new research from business insurer QBE. For the first

PMI rises for second month


Business activity growth gained momentum across the UK construction sector in April.

Clay Brick properties: The enduring asset for generations


Clay brick is a timeless building material, engineered to withstand weather extremes, climate changes, and architectural trends.

COWI celebrates contract award for Transpennine Route Upgrade


COWI has been awarded a design contract by Network Rail for a section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

New powers for councils to help build more affordable homes


Councils across the country will be able to buy cheaper land to help build thousands more social and affordable homes.

Cumbrian construction firm clinches £40M Sellafield contract


Stobbarts Ltd is the latest local SME to deliver major infrastructure projects at Sellafield.

Building Safety Act can help construction ‘right its wrongs’


The Building Safety Act will bring about changes to culture on a scale never seen before, according to the CEO of LABC.

No falls week: Expert warns employers of injury risk


The No Falls Foundation (a charity committed to preventing death as a result of falls from height) has launched the first ever ‘No Falls Week’ this May

The drive towards electrifying the off-highway sector


The importance of electrification within the off-highway sector.

Kier to design new government hub at Darlington


The Government Property Agency (GPA) has signed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new state-of-the-art hub.