Construction News

Quality over Quantity: Retaining Talent in the Construction Industry 


This article looks at the current challenges faced by the construction sector when trying to retain talent. 

Rules on onshore wind farms change


Locally elected councillors will have the power to decide local policy on onshore wind, and plans can be taken forward.

UK Construction Week hosts the UK’s biggest construction education programme


UK Construction Week Birmingham has announced its extensive educational Hub programme.

Tackling skills shortages in the construction industry with UK apprenticeships


As the rate of UK construction workers continues to decrease businesses must rapidly fill skills gaps to keep up with industry demands.

Government unblocks land for new homes


More than 100,000 new homes could be built following Government plans to release more land for development.

HSE fine asbestos breach


HSE has fined a construction company for exposing the public to asbestos.

£29M upgrade for Humber flood defences


Work to help manage flood risk and improve infrastructure in north-east Lincolnshire has begun.

Report shows cost still high for contractors


Delay between material prices falling and build costs reducing for contractors, recent SCF research reveals

Construction industry’s digital transformation


The construction industry has been a focal point for the UK government in developing it's digitisation.

New Scottish wind farm powers up


Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has begun work at North Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire.