Construction News

Sustainable concrete materials: a novel way to reuse spent tyres


Patent of the month Sustainable concrete materials: a novel way to reuse spent tyres

Scottish recycled brick maker selected for key COP28 showcase space


A wall built from recycled construction waste has formed the centrepiece of one of the major showcase spaces at COP28.

Developer announced for York Central


The appointment of McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate as a development partner is the latest milestone in delivering York Central.

RICS launches 2023 Sustainability Report


The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published its global sustainability report for 2023.

Graham appointed to upgrade Aurs Road, Glasgow


Graham has been appointed to upgrade Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, Glasgow.

New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding


The £2.5m flood scheme will help defend 26 homes in Toronto Close, after flooding of recent years. Protection includes an embankment, wall and gates.

First HS2 viaduct completes deck beam installation


A viaduct in Northamptonshire has become the first on the HS2 project to have all its deck beams installed as work on the project continues.

Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers


A new £70 million pilot scheme will power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.

The Association of Brickwork Contractors to deliver brickwork upskilling programme


The Association of Brickwork Contractors (The ABC) has secured the tender for a three-year contract of funding from The CITB.

Balfour Beatty to protect homes and businesses in Norfolk through £19.5 million coastal protection contracts


Balfour Beatty is to deliver two coastal defence schemes on behalf of North Norfolk District Council – the Cromer Phase 2 scheme and the Mundesley Coastal Management scheme – with a combined value of £19.5 million.