Construction News

HS2 funding redirected to revolutionise transport across the North and Midlands


A revolution in the country’s transport infrastructure will see billions of pounds redirected from spiralling HS2 costs to build the daily connections that people depend on – unlocking potential, driving growth and transforming communities. 

Government takes action to back small businesses and tackle late payments


The government has announced tougher measures to tackle the issue of late payments to small businesses. These new measures will be included in the upcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review, due to be published shortly and will improve delivery and enforcement of policies, enabling

Structural works completed on new band facility at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst


A new band facility has been built at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to house and support musicians who serve in British Army Band Sandhurst.

Early engagement plan for Palace of Westminster restoration


Suppliers have been invited to an early market engagement event.

HS2: rumours rife over project


Speculation over the progress of HS2 is rife. Will the government curtail this massive infrastructure project short of its original destinations?

Scottish wind deal streamlines projects


The Scottish Government has agreed a new deal which will see the development of onshore wind projects streamlined.

UKCW Birmingham reveals line-up at first ever Robotics Theatre


A brand-new Robotics Theatre will feature at next month’s UK Construction Week Birmingham.

The low-down on high risk


What exactly is an High Risk Building and how does the industry need to be prepared for managing the development stages of a project?

Smart street lamps get green light


Smart tech is to be trialled in towns and cities as part of a £1.3M government pilot to test next-gen digital technology.

87 contractors named on transformative £8Bn Framework


Procure Partnerships Framework has appointed 87 contractors to its second-generation National Framework.