Construction News

Potential changes to flexible working legislation


Changes to the right to ask for flexible working is changing and businesses must change with it. But what could the consultation mean?

Water infrastructure investment takes off


Northumbrian Water have kicked off its new strategic commercial framework.

First modular cells unveiled


The new units are the first of 1,000 Rapid Deployment Cells being rolled out at 18 prison sites.

EV Charging infrastructure electrified


Some £56M of public and industry funding will electrify UK EV charging infrastructure.

Robotics signals a new reality for construction – upskill or be left behind


In the last decade, the wider field of robotics has witnessed a significant uptake of robot technology in construction.

HS2 tunnel progress as ‘Florence’ and ‘Cecilia’ pass Amersham


Two giant tunnelling machines ‘Florence’ and ‘Cecilia’ - are digging HS2’s longest tunnels.

Construction starts on Manchester government hub


Minister Jeremy Quin has broken ground on the Government Property Agency’s new First Street Hub in Manchester.

170 new homes for Army families at Imjin Barracks


Works under the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Army Programme are scheduled to begin at Imjin Barracks in Gloucestershire.

Why arbitration is so popular in cross-border disputes


When contracts relate to international projects, it is common for arbitration to be the forum of choice for finally resolving disputes.

Surveying and construction: five key predictions for 2023


It is no exaggeration that last year was hugely eventful, with far-reaching implications, in this article we look at key trends in 2023.