Construction News

SMuRFS to make nuclear decommissioning safer


Nuclear power stations could be decommissioned in the future with the help of SMuRFs, scientists have suggested.

Scottish construction transformation


The Construction Leadership Forum has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the Scottish construction sector.

ICE calls for sustainability focus


State of the Nation: Institution of Civil Engineers encourages infrastructure professionals to renew focus on sustainability goals.

Government awards grant for home retrofits


A new project to develop an innovative point-of-sale finance technology solution for residential retrofit decarbonisation has been awarded almost £1.8m in government funding

Construction sees most insolvencies


The construction sector is experiencing the highest number of insolvencies of any industry in the UK.

Construction slowdown predicted as UK economy stagnates


Total output across the UK construction industry is set to fall this year, according to the latest forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

Winvic completes major highways improvement                                                                                 


Winvic has handed over its first project under its Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) highways framework contract.

Finding Eden


Record-breaking sustainable office, Eden, has reached practical completion, creating a new gem on Salford’s skyline.

Building Sizewell C


An additional £1.3Bn investment in Sizewell C nuclear plant has been announced

A year of procurement, politics and productivity


With 2024 shaping up to have a great deal of changes through political, economic and legislative changes, Simon Toplass, group CEO of Pagabo is looking at the year ahead