Construction News

£56M investment for Wales’ flood and coastal defences


A £56M programme of investment has been announced which will see improved flood and coastal defences across Wales.

Enhanced MOD building standards to save the UK taxpayer up to 20%


New standards developed in collaboration with the construction industry.

River Aire natural flood management


As part of a natural flood management scheme, thousands of trees in total will be planted across the upper River Aire.

Spring revival dashed for construction


The latest IHS Markit/CIPS Construction PMI® data has revealed activity in March fell, following five months of marginal growth.

Opportunities bloom in West Midlands


WMCA HS2 Project Manager, Lisa Hamilton, explains how the West Midlands is responding to the needs of HS2.

SMEs key to solving housing crisis


Cross-party MPs are backing small housebuilders to help solve the housing crisis.

Manufacturing better buildings: apply for funding


Innovate UK has up to £72M to invest in establishing a core innovation hub to transform the construction sector.

Graham Stuart promotes UK infrastructure investment


The Minister for Investment has promoted the vast range of infrastructure opportunities in the UK.

The hard and soft of SuDS


Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a series of design methods and philosophies which aim to emulate natural drainage processes.

Government action on Local Plans


Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has written to 15 local authorities warning them of intervention.