Construction News

Building Safety Act can help construction ‘right its wrongs’


The Building Safety Act will bring about changes to culture on a scale never seen before, according to the CEO of LABC.

No falls week: Expert warns employers of injury risk


The No Falls Foundation (a charity committed to preventing death as a result of falls from height) has launched the first ever ‘No Falls Week’ this May

The drive towards electrifying the off-highway sector


The importance of electrification within the off-highway sector.

Kier to design new government hub at Darlington


The Government Property Agency (GPA) has signed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new state-of-the-art hub.

Third of construction firms surveyed worry they won’t last the year


More than a third of construction firms are concerned they won’t be able to trade into 2025.

Contract awarded for UK’s first all-electric ‘green’ prison


Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded the contract to operate HMP Millsike, the UK’s first all-electric prison

Second £1.6Bn decarbonisation framework launched by Pagabo


Pagabo has announced the 56 suppliers appointed to its brand-new £1.6Bn Decarbonisation Solutions Framework

Construction project management contributes £33Bn to UK economy


The construction sector of the project management has grown by over 20% in five years to contribute £33Bn of annual GVA to the UK economy.

Biodiversity Net Gain: How developers can grow a successful strategy


Key points to be aware of and how to build a successful Biodiversity net gain strategy to ensure delivery of development.

Greener Government estate as First Street Hub tops out


Government is celebrating a sharp reduction in energy consumption and emissions across the public estate.