Construction News

Scottish construction collateral warranties: timeless, or on borrowed time? 


Third party rights in Scotland have potential, but will collateral warranties ever really be on borrowed time?

House Prices stable


May data has been released for the UK House Price Index.

Canterbury Council invests in social housing 


The £23M deal will see student bedsits converted to permanent homes.

Tougher requirements needed for company chiefs


NEDonBoard has called for tougher requirements on non-executive directors and board members following the collapse of Carillion.

BAM Nuttall targets vibrating tools


BAM Nuttall believes that over the years people have underplayed the impact of vibrating tools on people in the industry.

Construction and road interest groups seek solution to road congestion


In its submission the consortium urges the National Infrastructure Commission to prioritise the pressures on urban road capacity.

CITB launch skills analysis for Scottish construction


New research to provide five-year overview of skills, demand and supply in Scotland.

National Winners revealed at NHBC Health and Safety Awards


Recognised for their commitment to health and safety best practice.

First UK spaceport to launch in Sutherland, Scotland


Commercial spaceflight worth £3.8 billion to the UK economy over the coming decade.

Spotting the signs of modern slavery


The UK construction sector is a high risk industry for labour exploitation.