Construction News

Local firms join Sellafield’s Programme and Project Partners


Four north-west companies have become the first smaller suppliers to join a long-term framework to help deliver major projects at Sellafield.

Michèle Dix appointed to the National Infrastructure Commission


The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has appointed Michèle Dix CBE – a former managing director of Crossrail 2 and director of planning at Transport for London – to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).

£60m to transform brownfield land and build 6,000 homes


More than 6,000 new homes will be built on brownfield sites, through money given to councils to transform unused land into beautiful and thriving neighbourhoods.  

Work begins on a major flood scheme in Lowdham


Work has begun on a new £26 million flood storage reservoir to better protect homes and businesses in the Nottinghamshire village of Lowdham from the devastation of flooding. 

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.