Central Government

Labour manifesto promises ‘change’


The Labour manifesto has been released and its commitments have been widely welcomed by the construction sector.

Housebuilding manifesto pledge scrutinised


We take a look at the response from around the sector.

BESA welcomes election focus on apprenticeships


BESA has welcomed the renewed focus on technical apprenticeships triggered by the general election campaign.

NFB publishes “Supporting Construction to Power Growth” manifesto


The NFB has published its "Supporting Construction to Power Growth" manifesto.

RIA Manifesto 2024: A fresh start for UK rail


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


New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales

Infrastructure delivery stymied by skills shortage


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


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


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


The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-storey government hub