Construction News
Government unblocks land for new homes
1 Sep 23
More than 100,000 new homes could be built following Government plans to release more land for development.
HSE fine asbestos breach
31 Aug 23
HSE has fined a construction company for exposing the public to asbestos.
£29M upgrade for Humber flood defences
30 Aug 23
Work to help manage flood risk and improve infrastructure in north-east Lincolnshire has begun.
Report shows cost still high for contractors
29 Aug 23
Delay between material prices falling and build costs reducing for contractors, recent SCF research reveals
Construction industry’s digital transformation
25 Aug 23
The construction industry has been a focal point for the UK government in developing it's digitisation.
New Scottish wind farm powers up
24 Aug 23
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has begun work at North Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire.
Pioneering research to tackle plastic use in construction
23 Aug 23
An internationally significant research project has begun to drive out plastics in the construction industry.
Schools share £18.6M decarbonisation makeover
22 Aug 23
Seven UK schools have been selected to take part in an £18.6M innovative Decarbonisation Pilot, led by the Department for Education (DfE).
Going direct: Why direct award is back in business
21 Aug 23
As public sector budgets continue to be squeezed, local authorities are increasingly looking at ways in which construction projects - many of which are essential to ensure the smooth running of the public estate - can provide the best value for money.
Redefining excellence in I&L construction
18 Aug 23
As more businesses look to take ESG performance forward, there’s a growing need for the industrial and logistics property sector to benchmark its buildings.
