Construction News
Decline in Scottish home building worrying
5 Jun 23
Homes for Scotland (HFS), the leading representative body for the Scottish home building sector, is calling for a rethink across government and wider society on how to address the spiralling housing crisis. In addition to the 110,000 homes shortfall which has accumulated since 2008, latest
New dawn for solar
2 Jun 23
The new Solar Taskforce has met recently to discuss plans to use the ‘untapped potential’ of commercial buildings to revolutionise UK solar power. The new taskforce has been convened to drive forward actions needed to meet government ambition for 70GW solar power by 2035. Recent
New construction partners for hub SW
1 Jun 23
New construction partners have been announced by public sector development partner hub South West Scotland (hub SW), with new agreements recently refreshed with their Tier 1 construction partners. The refresh is part of a commitment to reviewing the organisation’s construction partnerships every three years to
Vision for future – Strategic Road Network 2025-2030
31 May 23
New proposals for the future of England’s motorways and major A-roads have been published.
UKIB supports Bradford Council on regeneration project
30 May 23
UKIB is working with Bradford Council on its proposed Southern Gateway train station.
SMEs recognise importance of net zero
26 May 23
New research shows that 82% of UK SME leaders recognise the importance of achieving net zero – but action risks being held back by cost pressures and lack of clarity.
Stress sees 2.1M construction workers on sick
25 May 23
Eight out of ten construction workers in the UK have taken sick leave due to stress.
Homes England launches Strategic Plan
24 May 23
Homes England has launched its next five-year Strategic Plan.
HSE Dust Kills campaign
23 May 23
The HSE is launching its summer safety campaign which will target construction sites across Great Britain, focussing on respiratory risks from exposure to dust.
Communities to benefit from onshore wind farm
22 May 23
Government proposals for onshore wind farms.
