Construction News

Building outside the box


Office building spaces are required to be more versatile as the world continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Modular Construction Market to rise


Research suggests that there has been a shift in awareness toward the use of modular buildings.

Underground construction innovation


A new collaboration between hyperTunnel and the University of Birmingham will accelerate underground construction innovation.

The biodiversity challenge for housebuilders and developers


By the end of the year, the vast majority of new development schemes will be required to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity,

Green trends set to shape UK building industry


The UK Government's Net Zero Strategy is a set of policies and financial commitments to support the 'green industrial revolution.'

If hydrogen is the answer, what is the question?


Decarbonising power generation is a key challenge when it comes to reducing the scope 1 emissions of a construction company.

The future importance of timber


The UK is an ideal place to grow trees, yet we still import 88% of our timber.

Lean, clean and green


New buildings that aren’t lean, clean and green have no place in a net zero carbon future, says Dan Allison, Divisional Director, Net Zero Buildings. The construction industry is no stranger to the role it plays in generating carbon emissions – and therefore the role

How should construction approach Net Zero?


The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has recently warned of significant risks in meeting climate targets.

Huge challenges require a new approach


The construction industry is facing many challenges and new approaches need to be adopted to bring more people into the industry.