Construction News
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.
Construction struggles through Spring
19 May 23
The latest monthly update from ONS on construction output shows that the industry is struggling with market conditions over the early part of the year.
High Speed drive for net zero carbon concrete
18 May 23
HS2 is helping the drive towards net zero, with construction joint venture partner, SCS, joining ConcreteZero.
Reducing the carbon footprint of Hexham’s flood defences
17 May 23
The EA say that more than half of its carbon footprint comes from the construction of flood defences.
Magnox awards £53M clean-up contracts
16 May 23
Magnox is ready to start a major decommissioning project to clean-up and demolish four ‘blower house’ superstructures at Berkeley site.
Net Zero Council to drive sustainable construction
15 May 23
The newly formed Net Zero Council has conducted its first meeting.
