Construction News

£250M spent with social enterprises


Figures from the latest BSCC annual report shows some £250M has been spent with social enterprises.

Work right campaign: moving and handling materials


Inspections will focus on moving and handling materials.

£4Bn civil engineering framework awarded


SCAPE has appointed Balfour Beatty as principal contractor to its new four-year civil engineering framework.

How can the construction industry contribute towards a Net Zero future?


How can the construction industry achieve lower carbon outcomes and minimise its impact on the environment?

Four schools make their mark with net zero operations


Four schools will kick off a new academic year with buildings which operate at net zero.

Mental Health in Construction: Actions speak louder than words


We need to make proactive changes to reduce stress levels that can cause poor mental health in construction

£87M funding for engineering skills


ECITB launches new skills strategy.

Scotland’s first 3D printed concrete staircase


BAM has become the first contractor in Scotland to make use of 3D concrete printing.

Social Housing decarbonisation


Kensa partnered with Gravesham Borough Council to install low carbon ground source heat pumps.

Breaking the mould with plasterboard


This month’s patent relates to an alternative solution to the use of traditional plasterboard.