Construction News

Planners Green-light BNG-ready Sheffield social housing scheme


Building work on 26 homes as part of a new social housing scheme near Sheffield city centre.

Rethinking sustainable construction: a future forged in timber


The light-weight nature and workability of timber makes it ideal for retrofitting, extending the life of existing buildings.

Leeds Beckett University collaboration to drive innovation in construction industry


Leeds Beckett University have partnered YORhub drive innovation in the construction sector

Balfour Beatty awarded contract to build Scotland’s first net zero prison


Balfour Beatty has confirmed that it has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209M HMP Highland in Inverness

Construction output decreased in February


The estimates show that monthly construction output is expected to have decreased 1.9% in volume terms

Falling from height workplace injuries


Following the recent tragic news of Gogglebox star, George Gilbey's death is a stark reminder of the safety risks on a construction site.

SMEs remain unprepared as cyber threats escalate


SMEs neglect cyber security, making them easy targets for a wide range of attacks, including phishing and ransomware.

I&G to build new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease


I&G has been appointed to build the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds.

Glasgow Ship Build Hall progress


Turner & Townsend has been appointed as the New Engineering Contract Project Manager to support the delivery of Ship Build Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.

Construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution


Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen will help building sites go greener under government plans.