Construction News

Tees programme launched to reduce flood risk and boost nature


A ground-breaking set of projects to help the River Tees Estuary adapt to climate change, restore valuable habitat for internationally important wildlife and reconnect the river’s tributaries has officially launched. 

Costain upgrades cooling towers at Connah’s Quay Power Station


Costain has successfully completed packing upgrades on the cooling towers at Uniper’s Connah’s Quay power station, in Flintshire, North Wales.

Affordable housing in rural areas boosted by launch of new scheme


Affordable housing will be unlocked backed by a new package of government funding.

First of its kind grant funding approved for North Taunton regeneration


£5M Affordable Homes Programme grant will support the North Taunton Woolaway Project.

Pre-Construction Services Agreement signed for ECMWF HQ


Industry leading zero carbon building will target a 'BREEAM Excellent' rating.

SSE Renewables to take 320MW battery energy storage system forward


The development will help to balance energy supply and demand more effectively.

Gender pay gap for UK tradespeople revealed


Across a working lifetime, tradesmen may earn £700K more on average compared to their female counterparts.

Small businesses to benefit from one of the largest shake ups to procurement regulations in UK history


New procurement rules have today become law, following the Royal Assent of the Procurement Act - and is part of plans to make long-term decisions that will change this country for the better.

“It’s not just RAAC…all traditional concrete is a big problem”, says leading construction sector carbon expert


A construction sector environmental expert has urged specifiers to avoid being lulled by a crisis involving a hazardous concrete into believing they should now shun only one form of this material.

NG Bailey IT Services, Infinigate and Nokia partner in the UK to unlock 5G potential


The IT Services business of NG Bailey has launched a new partnership with Infinigate and Nokia to accelerate the adoption and usage of 5G technology within key industries in the UK.