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Liverpool begins plans for Northern Powerhouse station
20 Mar 19
Liverpool has set up a commission to oversee plans for a £6billion Northern Powerhouse station connected to HS2.
Government releases Infrastructure Finance Review
20 Mar 19
The government has released the Infrastructure Finance Review with a focus on a low carbon economy and Britain's exit from the EU.
New government funding planned for homes and community growth
20 Mar 19
Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has praised the funding for homes and community growth in the spring statement.
How firms can combat the tragic effects of mental health problems in the workplace
19 Mar 19
Mental health problems in the work place are a big issue, especially within the construction industry, and in particular for electricians.
Combating barriers for women in construction
18 Mar 19
Patricia Sloneczny examines how to get more women into construction.
It pays to build high – championing steel for high-rise construction
15 Mar 19
Steel is used widely in the UK especially in commercial high rise buildings.
New consortium to encourage offsite construction for primary schools
14 Mar 19
A new consortium is being launched to pioneer the use of offsite construction in the building of new primary schools.
CITB increases apprenticeship funding
13 Mar 19
CITB is set to increase its apprenticeship funding by £2,500 a year for employers.
HS2 Euston signs new contractors
13 Mar 19
The works at the HS2 Euston site will be completed by a Mace/Dragados joint venture.
Brexit linked downturn looms for SMEs as sales fall and costs rise
13 Mar 19
SMEs are at risk of a downturn, according to the latest SME Confidence Tracker.
