Construction News

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.

Masterplan unveiled for Liverpool’s waterfront


Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront is to be transformed with an ambitious masterplan.

Housebuilders struggle with ‘E’ in ESG


Housebuilder confidence high on delivering social value, but hard yards to come on environmental reporting.

Thermal water system technology could reduce energy bills


The patent revolves around the dynamic control of a water provision system in buildings.

Supporting UK Schools at a time of crisis


The MPBA is keen to support those operating across the education sector who urgently need more temporary buildings.

Plant sector gains eco training framework


New training for the construction plant community has been launched to help improve emissions from the sector.

EV boost as charging hub opens


A new electric vehicle charging hub has been opened in Birmingham, which is large enough to charge 180 cars simultaneously.