Construction News

Patent protection granted for innovative ‘hammock-style bath’


This patent of the month is for a bath with an innovative drainage system that allows it to be suspended above the floor, like a hammock.

McLaughlin & Harvey fly into Lossiemouth


McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Limited have been awarded a contract to build a new facility at RAF Lossiemouth.

Arvinder Birdi – engaging the supply chain at UK Infrastructure Show


Arvinder Bird, Partner at Gardiner and Theobald LLP and keynote speaker at UKIS23.

£14M cash boost for low carbon heating


More than £14M is being made available to accelerate the installation of heat pumps and heat networks across the country.

What is Social Value and how does it help suppliers to win work with the public sector?


Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal offers his unique perspective on what it takes to win new contract

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.