Defence

Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5Bn for forces housing


Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and build on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families.

Construction begins on new Civil Service office in Blackpool 


A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place for a new MOD office within the Talbot Gateway redevelopment in Blackpool.

Government building maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn


The public spending watchdog has estimated that the government’s maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn.

How boosting sustainability bolsters resilience and creates a competitive advantage


Emma Fitzgerald, UK and Ireland defence director at AECOM, explains how making sustainable changes to the defence sector estate can help it boost resilience.

DIO and Royal Navy mark milestones in major project at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose


DIO and the Royal Navy have concluded a contract-signing and groundbreaking ceremony for a major construction project.

Construction starts on new healthcare facility for British Army at Leuchars Station


A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station in Fife.

New army accommodation under construction at Upavon


A ground-breaking event has taken place at Trenchard Lines to mark the start of construction on new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks.

Major construction milestone for Catterick Integrated Care Campus


A major construction milestone has been marked at the new Catterick Integrated Care Campus with the completion of the building's steel frame.

Willmott Dixon starts £61m defence scheme


Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

Ground-breaking for new Single Living Accommodation at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst


A major construction project is underway to deliver modern, sustainable Single Living Accommodation (SLA) for Army personnel.