Central Government
Labour manifesto promises ‘change’
21 Jun 24
The Labour manifesto has been released and its commitments have been widely welcomed by the construction sector.
Housebuilding manifesto pledge scrutinised
20 Jun 24
We take a look at the response from around the sector.
BESA welcomes election focus on apprenticeships
19 Jun 24
BESA has welcomed the renewed focus on technical apprenticeships triggered by the general election campaign.
NFB publishes “Supporting Construction to Power Growth” manifesto
14 Jun 24
The NFB has published its "Supporting Construction to Power Growth" manifesto.
RIA Manifesto 2024: A fresh start for UK rail
13 Jun 24
RIA has published its manifesto for the next Parliament which seeks a fresh start for UK rail.
New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales
6 Jun 24
New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales
Infrastructure delivery stymied by skills shortage
24 May 24
New PAC report says UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure over the next five years
Kier to design new government hub at Darlington
9 May 24
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has signed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new state-of-the-art hub.
Greener Government estate as First Street Hub tops out
30 Apr 24
Government is celebrating a sharp reduction in energy consumption and emissions across the public estate.
Planning application submitted for major new government hub in Darlington
11 Apr 24
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-storey government hub
