Construction News

How the Engineering and Construction sector has adapted to become a more diverse workforce


Figures from 2022 show that women make up just 16.5% of all UK engineers.

New construction roles added to Shortage Occupation List


The Home Office has added a number of construction roles to the Shortage Occupation List.

NAO analysis of new Hospital programme


The New Hospital Programme is expected to deliver 32 of the intended target of 40 new hospitals by 2030, according to the NAO.

£17M Sellafield earthworks contract awarded


The Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield have confirmed Keltbray has secured the contract to deliver a major earthworks package.

Hornsea Four given go ahead


The Hornsea Project Four Offshore Wind Farm application has been granted development consent.

Social housing retrofit project commended in House of Lords


The project in Illingworth has imprved energy ratings of the houses.

Non-EU labour plugs skills gap


New research suggest that the government needs to make an urgent intervention in filling the construction skills gap.

HS2’s precast factory starts production


HS2’s new purpose-built factory has begun manufacturing precast segments for viaducts.

£100M export opportunities for Zanzibar infrastructure


Infrastructure upgrades to Zanzibar, Tanzania, will provide UK exporters with some £100M of opportunities,

Steep downturn for construction


The latest figures from S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI® show a steep downturn in activity during June.