Construction News

How effective logistics support the achievement sustainability goals 


Sustainability is a vast conversation across multiple industries, with many mapping out lofty net zero carbon emissions targets in the coming decades.

Turning the property sector green 


Long-term solutions for existing properties to meet net zero requirements, as part of the UK Government’s Net Zero ‘Build Back Greener’ strategy plan

Cornwall to see £10Bn construction investment over the next 10 years


Cornwall to see £10Bn construction investment over the next 10 years

Building services sector is ‘turning the corner’


Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors are increasingly optimistic about their future growth prospects, according to a new report from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The Association’s latest annual Top 30 Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Contractor report, produced in partnership with the construction consultancy GHCS/GH Engage, found the

Giant turbines, bigger funding


The world’s most advanced wind turbine test facility will be built in Blyth, Northumberland.

Infrastructure delivery stymied by skills shortage


New PAC report says UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure over the next five years

Half a Billion for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating


More public buildings and businesses will benefit from over half a billion pounds in funding to help reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions.

Why Invoice Finance works for construction companies


Construction is a cashflow-critical industry, and that’s the primary reason why Invoice Finance, a way of releasing the value of unpaid invoices, works so well.

How the Liverpool Waters Project is transforming the city


Liverpool is experiencing a rebirth. This rebirth, which began in the 2000s continues now with another ambitious project, Liverpool Waters.

Construction workers at risk from poor mental health


Following mental health week, new research shows that half of all UK construction workers, or 1.5m people have worked in a dangerous environment while suffering poor mental health and close to 700,000 suffered injuries, according to new research from business insurer QBE. For the first