Construction News

Defence School of Transport goes green


The Defence School of Transport (DST) in Leconfield has welcomed new ‘green’ accommodation

Machine control key to attracting new talent in construction


Machine control – the automation of construction equipment – is key to attracting new talent and addressing the skills shortage in the sector, according to construction professionals surveyed in a new report by Topcon Positioning Systems. Three-quarters (77%) of those surveyed in the report –

Ensuring Safety and Justice in the Workplace


A Call for Employer Responsibility and Employee Protection

HS2 in UK off-site first


HS2 has begun assembling the UK’s first major railway viaduct to be entirely manufactured off-site,

Levelling up town planning


The Department for Levelling Up is helping to level up across the country, not just places, but people too, by funding a new scheme to support aspiring graduates into the planning sector. The DLUHC is granting £1.59M to the Local Government Association to fund a new

Major Magnox contract awarded


A major framework contract, worth some £485M has been awarded to five suppliers as part of the Magnox decommissioning programme.

Constructing to Lidl standards – Is not what you might expect


Lidl stores and distribution centres have a focus on whole life cost and added value through sustainable design

Patent of the Month – hybrid housing solutions


Despite demand for residential property, few advancements have been made in thousing construction.

Winvic progresses A16 highway infrastructure project


Winvic Construction Ltd has commenced its first project for Lincolnshire County Council.

Over a billion generated from Social Value


New report from SCAPE shows that £1.08bn Social Value was generated from contracts worth a total of £4.57bn.