Construction News

Going direct: Why direct award is back in business


As public sector budgets continue to be squeezed, local authorities are increasingly looking at ways in which construction projects - many of which are essential to ensure the smooth running of the public estate - can provide the best value for money.

Redefining excellence in I&L construction


As more businesses look to take ESG performance forward, there’s a growing need for the industrial and logistics property sector to benchmark its buildings.

Pick Everard lands £1.6Bn NHS framework


Pick Everard has been appointed to NHS Shared Business Services new £1.6bn framework agreement.

Strong supply chain delivers big community benefits


A strong relationship with local supply chain partners delivers bigger and better benefits to communities.a

Supply chain confirmed for £10Bn SSEN framework


SSEN Transmission has confirmed a number of contractors have been appointed to its supply chain.

Navigating net-zero: We have the tools, so why are we falling short?


Retrofitting is an essential element of net-zero says Regan Costello.

Navigating the UK’s immigration system


A guide for construction employers on hiring overseas talents,

First Speakers and Seminar Hubs announced for UKCW Birmingham


The first set of speakers and details on seminar hubs have been announced for this year’s UK Construction Week Birmingham.

New prison to be built on former Rainsbrook site


The former Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre is set to reopen as a Category C men’s prison, in the latest of a string of measures to boost jail capacity, Prisons Minister Damian Hinds has recently announced.

Start date for major overhaul of Plymouth flood defence barrier


The Environment Agency's major £3m repair and maintenance project of Plymouth’s lock gates is due to start in September.