Features
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.
HS2 – Better connected or financial folly?
12 Mar 19
Are large infrastructure projects of benefit to the country as a whole or 'financial folly'.
Ecology and infrastructure: why lack of planning can lead to costly delays
11 Mar 19
Incorporating ecology surveys can help avoid time delays and costly knock on effects on infrastructure projects.
Beyond bricks – structuring leadership teams of the future in construction
8 Mar 19
Forward-thinking businesses must focus on developing and securing the right mix of leadership to achieve success.
Why construction firms are missing out on millions in R&D tax credits
4 Mar 19
Why are so many companies in the sector failing to claim R&D tax credits?
Payment in the construction sector
1 Mar 19
The Court of Appeal has recently provided clarification around payment in the construction sector.
Tintagel Castle bridge receives £2.5m donation
26 Feb 19
The charity behind the plans for the Tintagel Castle bridge has received £2.5M.
