Sustainability
I want to make Britain’s roads 90% recycled
29 Mar 19
How long will it be before the roads you drive on are almost entirely made from recycled material?
Coventry CC to trial modular construction
26 Mar 19
Coventry City Council is to trial the use of volumetric modular construction homes in a bid to tackle housing shortage in the area.
How our sector can meet its sustainability commitments in 2019
25 Mar 19
Sustainability is at the top of the agenda for every sector and in particular, the construction industry.
Somerset unveils Dutch Hillblock flood defence
22 Mar 19
A Somerset town has built a Hillblock flood defence based on Dutch design to reduce floods and erosion.
Spring Statement: Industry reacts
15 Mar 19
Industry reacts to Chancellor PhilipHammond's SpringStatement
It pays to build high – championing steel for high-rise construction
15 Mar 19
Steel is used widely in the UK especially in commercial high rise buildings.
RSPB calls for buildings to accommodate swift nests
15 Mar 19
The RSPB has called on construction firms and councils to provide places for swift nests in new buildings.
Chancellor unveils infrastructure and housing boost
14 Mar 19
The Spring Statement has been given to the House of Commons by Chancellor Phillip Hammond.
EV charging contract awarded
12 Mar 19
The contract will see more than 50 EV charging points installed.
Infrastructure Commission for Scotland launches first call for evidence
12 Mar 19
The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland has launched its first call for evidence.
