Construction News
£56M investment for Wales’ flood and coastal defences
9 Apr 18
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%
9 Apr 18
New standards developed in collaboration with the construction industry.
River Aire natural flood management
6 Apr 18
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
6 Apr 18
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
5 Apr 18
WMCA HS2 Project Manager, Lisa Hamilton, explains how the West Midlands is responding to the needs of HS2.
SMEs key to solving housing crisis
5 Apr 18
Cross-party MPs are backing small housebuilders to help solve the housing crisis.
Manufacturing better buildings: apply for funding
5 Apr 18
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
4 Apr 18
The Minister for Investment has promoted the vast range of infrastructure opportunities in the UK.
The hard and soft of SuDS
4 Apr 18
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a series of design methods and philosophies which aim to emulate natural drainage processes.
Government action on Local Plans
4 Apr 18
Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has written to 15 local authorities warning them of intervention.
