Construction News

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.

Skills boost for SMES


The Skills for Life campaign aims to help SMEs understand all the training and employment schemes available to them,

Plan to speed up delivery of major infrastructure projects


Major infrastructure projects will be delivered faster under the new NSIP action plan.

Final land release from Liverpool Kings Dock


The regeneration of Liverpool’s Kings Dock has reached its final chapter, with the appointment of a team to market the last plot.

Taking up timber: How regulation is changing the way we use sustainable materials in construction


There has been a renewed interest in the greenest of building materials: timber.

Intelligent building: What ConTech trends are coming down the track in 2023?


With so many cutting-edge innovations coming forward to support construction professionals, this year’s likely to see even greater uptake of the latest tech.