Construction News

Go for Heathrow


MPs have decisively backed plans for a new north-west runway at Heathrow airport.

Letwin review into house building published


The review calls for changes in the system to ensure Britain gets the houses it needs and warns of the skills shortage impact.

Communities Secretary appoints independent planning review chair


Will explore ways to reduce the amount of time taken resolving disputed planning proposals.

Giant structure digitises M6


The giant 40m structure will help improve journeys for the 118,000 drivers that use the section of the M6 every day.

Dow to enhance energy performance of IOC’s Olympic House


Will enhance the performance of the International Olympic Committee's new HQ.

LEGO® builds Engineers of the Future


LEGO® is supporting the Year of the Engineer, bringing children face to face with engineering experiences and role models.

Logistics industry warns of Brexit hiatus


The logistics industry has issued a stark warning, calling for immediate decisions to allow the nation’s trade to keep moving post-Brexit.

Highbury Corner junction transformation to get underway this week


The revamp of the notorious roundabout is set to begin on Thursday.

Digital construction: transforming skill-sets within the sector


We take a look into the future at how new technology will change the construction industry and the skills that will be needed.

Europe promotes clean energy


The Commission's proposal forms part of the implementation of the Juncker Commission priorities.