Construction News

How net-zero architecture is transforming the construction industry


From embodying energy-saving features within the design of the building to minimising waste, there is no shortage of environmental measures.

£205M Contracts for a Difference open


The first annual Contracts for a Difference for 2023 has a confirmed budget of £205M, Government has announced.

Construction firms fined nearly £60M for bid rigging


Ten construction firms have been fined almost £60M by the CMA for illegally colluding to rig bids.

UK Infrastructure Bank Bill becomes law


A vital part of the Government’s plan to invest in infrastructure, the UK Infrastructure Bank Bill has received Royal Assent.

Breaking ground on smarter approaches to technology in construction


In this article, Shirin Arnold at Dropbox provides some tips on how businesses can better adopt technology solutions

New levy for affordable housing and local infrastructure


A new levy will see developers pay a fairer share for affordable housing and local infrastructure such as roads, schools and GP surgeries.

New framework ensures environmental targets for road and rail


The updated framework has measures to protect the environment in new major road, rail, and rail freight schemes.

Wates completes first net zero school


Wates has completed the first Net Zero school as part of the Department for Education (DfE) School Rebuilding Programme

The UK’s heat pump skills gap laid bare


The UK’s heat pump skills gap has been laid bare by a survey.

Data reveals half of construction workers feel lonely at work


New data has revealed that half (47%) of construction workers in the UK feel lonely in the workplace.