Construction News

Balfour Beatty launches sustainability policy


A Roadmap to Biodiversity Net Gain is Balfour Beatty’s latest public policy paper.

Innovative new ‘green’ concrete developed


Scientists have developed a new greener, stronger and more durable concrete, by including graphene.

MPs look to bring empty homes back into use


The new measures will allow a further premium to be placed on the council tax of homes empty for two years.

Independent review of housing policy in Wales


The Welsh Government has confirmed its intention to review housing policy in Wales.

Shrewsbury flood defence maintenance


Work has begun to replace 25m of sandstone cladding on the Frankwell flood defences in Shrewsbury

Technology as the catalyst for change: what should you do about it?


RICS has hosted a series of discussions to consider how technology is impacting construction.

RIBA calls Hackitt review into question


Concerns raised ahead of Dame Judith Hackitt's post-Grenfell review.

HGV coalition urges Transport Secretary for fair play on Clean Air Zones


Four UK trade associations voice their concerns over the treatment of heavy goods vehicles.

The future is digital


Propelled by the BIM mandate, digital technology within construction is taking leaps and bounds into the future.

Cost of construction materials on the rise, says FMB


SME builders feel rising material prices are putting the squeeze on their profits.