Construction News

HS2 on track


Some £5bn worth of contracts will be up for grabs as the infrastructure project stays on track.

Reducing carbon emissions through circularity


A new report reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 75%.

Public funding for ProjectPay’s payments solution


ProjectPay provides payment protection contractors across the building supply chain.

Construction output sees Autumn fall


The latest ONS reporting on construction output has revealed a fall in activity over Autumn 2023.

Transforming project management


Data can be a construction team’s key asset. Knowing how to utilise it in actionable ways is the key to delivering work profitably.

Industry fails to tackle smoking


Engineering industry fails to tackle smoking: three times more likely to smoke, according to public health data.

Sustained slump in activity since September


The latest PMI® data has been released looking at construction activity over the last month.

Nuclear boom for Britain


Biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years will create jobs, reduce bills and strengthen Britain’s energy security.

Five ways to reduce emissions in the built environment 


Innovators need to focus to reduce household emissions across the built environment in time for 2050.

3,000 local businesses benefit from rail work


New figures show SMEs making up a record 75% of Network Rail’s supplier base.