Construction News

Third of construction firms surveyed worry they won’t last the year


More than a third of construction firms are concerned they won’t be able to trade into 2025.

Contract awarded for UK’s first all-electric ‘green’ prison


Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded the contract to operate HMP Millsike, the UK’s first all-electric prison

Second £1.6Bn decarbonisation framework launched by Pagabo


Pagabo has announced the 56 suppliers appointed to its brand-new £1.6Bn Decarbonisation Solutions Framework

Construction project management contributes £33Bn to UK economy


The construction sector of the project management has grown by over 20% in five years to contribute £33Bn of annual GVA to the UK economy.

Biodiversity Net Gain: How developers can grow a successful strategy


Key points to be aware of and how to build a successful Biodiversity net gain strategy to ensure delivery of development.

Greener Government estate as First Street Hub tops out


Government is celebrating a sharp reduction in energy consumption and emissions across the public estate.

Planners Green-light BNG-ready Sheffield social housing scheme


Building work on 26 homes as part of a new social housing scheme near Sheffield city centre.

Rethinking sustainable construction: a future forged in timber


The light-weight nature and workability of timber makes it ideal for retrofitting, extending the life of existing buildings.

Leeds Beckett University collaboration to drive innovation in construction industry


Leeds Beckett University have partnered YORhub drive innovation in the construction sector

Balfour Beatty awarded contract to build Scotland’s first net zero prison


Balfour Beatty has confirmed that it has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209M HMP Highland in Inverness