Construction News
Flagship renewables scheme energised
12 Sep 23
A record number of projects have received funding through the government’s Contracts for Difference scheme.
Mental health worries for construction professionals
11 Sep 23
87% agreed that ‘working on my main project has negatively affected my mental wellbeing’.
Quality over Quantity: Retaining Talent in the Construction Industry
8 Sep 23
This article looks at the current challenges faced by the construction sector when trying to retain talent.
Rules on onshore wind farms change
7 Sep 23
Locally elected councillors will have the power to decide local policy on onshore wind, and plans can be taken forward.
UK Construction Week hosts the UK’s biggest construction education programme
5 Sep 23
UK Construction Week Birmingham has announced its extensive educational Hub programme.
Tackling skills shortages in the construction industry with UK apprenticeships
4 Sep 23
As the rate of UK construction workers continues to decrease businesses must rapidly fill skills gaps to keep up with industry demands.
Government unblocks land for new homes
1 Sep 23
More than 100,000 new homes could be built following Government plans to release more land for development.
HSE fine asbestos breach
31 Aug 23
HSE has fined a construction company for exposing the public to asbestos.
£29M upgrade for Humber flood defences
30 Aug 23
Work to help manage flood risk and improve infrastructure in north-east Lincolnshire has begun.
Report shows cost still high for contractors
29 Aug 23
Delay between material prices falling and build costs reducing for contractors, recent SCF research reveals
