Public Sector
Accelerated construction programme breaks ground
19 Feb 19
Homes England has awarded the first funds from the Accelerated Construction Programme.
Partnership between Homes England and the MOD will release land for development
18 Feb 19
A new partnership between Homes England and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) will develop land being released by the MOD.
Manchester City united under construction standards
18 Feb 19
Manchester City Council has pledged to work with Unite, on its building projects.
New government fund looks for AI and digital design projects
15 Feb 19
The Industrial Strategy Challenge fund has allocated £18M for AI and digital design in construction.
Garden communities project boost
15 Feb 19
Homes England has confirmed a cash boost of £9M for Garden Communities.
Scotland appoints Infrastructure Commission
14 Feb 19
The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland was launched this week.
Ipswich tidal flood barrier officially opens
14 Feb 19
Ipswich's £67.4 million tidal flood barrier has been officially opened by the Environment Agency, aiming to protect thousands from floods.
Highways England launches competition for roads innovation
13 Feb 19
Highways England has launched two £20 million competitions to encourage new ideas for UK roads and driving.
High-speed Northern rail plans ready to be submitted to the Government
13 Feb 19
New plans from the government for the planned high-speed Northern rail are 'the biggest transport boost since the industrial revolution.'
HS2 reveals Old Oak Common station construction contracts
12 Feb 19
HS2 has named the teams awarded construction contracts for the planned Old Oak Common station after designs were recently released.
