Construction News

£2M for South East transport plans


The funding has been awarded to England's Economic Heartland and Transport for the South East to develop local transport plans.

Design and trial smart energy systems: apply for funding


Innovate UK has launched a new competition, offering organisations funding for demonstrations and designs of smart energy systems

Late payments pushing SMEs to the edge


New research has reveals late payment practices are pushing small construction firms to the brink of bankruptcy or liquidation.

Lincolnshire coast flood scheme gets underway


The Lincolnshire Beach Management project involves the raising of beach levels lost naturally to the sea.

Triple decker junction enters final stage


Work is coming to a close at the North East’s first triple decker junction.

Scottish renewables powering energy growth


The innovative Scottish renewables market is now powering 25% of UK total capacity.

RIBA urges UK government to build flood resilient homes


One in six homes in the UK are at risk of flooding.

Unite members petition CITB to save construction skills in Scotland


CITB to outsource specialist construction training putting 100 jobs at risk.

Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK


Södra Wood Ltd managing director Simon Henry points to six factors behind the trend in timber frame housing construction.

Driving towards new sustainability challenges


Chris Evans looks at what the future holds for built environment professionals working to construct this brave new world.