Construction News
1,000 flood schemes get go ahead
21 Apr 25
Over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding.
New campaign “OFFLOAD” tackles silent grief of Dads after Baby Loss
18 Apr 25
UK baby loss charity, Aching Arms is launching a groundbreaking campaign to support dads in the construction industry following the loss of a pregnancy or baby
North secures historic transport investment
17 Apr 25
The UK Government has unveiled a landmark transport funding package for the North of England.
Public land unlocked for new housing
16 Apr 25
The Government has announced the unlocking of surplus public land to allow thousands of new homes to be built.
OBR forecast sees housebuilding boost
15 Apr 25
An OBR forecast concludes housebuilding will be at its highest level in over 40 years as a result of UK government’s planning reforms by 2029/30.
£30M funding for museums’ and libraries’ repairs and upgrades
14 Apr 25
Over £30M of funding has been made available to support museums and libraries with maintenance repairs and upgrades to their buildings.
Moving beyond EDI to embed good employment
11 Apr 25
The benefits of EDI - higher retention, more productive teams, and healthy morale - are crucial.
Lower Thames Crossing development approved
10 Apr 25
The Lower Thames Crossing application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Plan for change tackles pothole plague
9 Apr 25
The Prime Minister has told councils to prove their action on pothole plague to unlock extra cash and reveals £4.8Bn for major roads.
Next gen of construction workers to build housing promise
8 Apr 25
The Chancellor has announced £600M worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more skilled construction workers.
