Construction News
The Grenfell Legacy – why we need to rethink fire safety
13 Dec 24
As many reflect on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and its recommendations, it's important to recognise that the issues brought to light extend far beyond high-rise residential buildings
SMEs shine in Procure Partnerships Framework
12 Dec 24
Procure Partnerships Framework has named 95 consultants awarded places on its second-generation national professional services framework.
Scottish Water launches £9Bn procurement programme
11 Dec 24
The largest procurement ever undertaken by Scottish Water has been launched to transform the country’s public assets.
New skills hubs launched to get Britain building
10 Dec 24
Thousands of construction apprenticeships will be made available per year thanks to £140M industry investment in skills to get Britain building again.
AI Exoskeleton technology trial shows potential for reducing back injuries
9 Dec 24
AI driven exoskeletons aimed at preventing workplace fatigue and back problems has been successfully trialled at TECHNAL UK.
UK construction industry buoyed by potential new 10-week Accelerated Planning Service
6 Dec 24
Tradespeople nationwide have welcomed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announcement reviewing planning permission process.
Warm homes heat boost
5 Dec 24
Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades in the next year, as the government confirms new steps to help households of every kind take up measures that can help save money on their bills and deliver cleaner heating.
Anglian Water tenders for £10Bn AMP8 business plan
4 Dec 24
Anglian Water has kicked off the procurement process for a PDP to support its capital investment delivery over the next 15 years.
AI innovators to fuel UK’s clean energy future as new competition launches
3 Dec 24
Innovators from across the country can support the UK’s push to reach net zero by 2050 from mid-November.
New Export Guarantee Champions UK Engineering and Design Services
2 Dec 24
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has introduced a new guarantee product to help British firms secure international contracts.