Sustainability

New campaign launched to tackle plastic waste in construction


The Considerate Constructor’s Scheme has launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste.

Environmental infrastructure project set to protect River Kelvin


A new £15M environmental infrastructure project is planned for the River Kelvin.

Ipswich tidal flood barrier officially opens


Ipswich's £67.4 million tidal flood barrier has been officially opened by the Environment Agency, aiming to protect thousands from floods.

Building a renewable energy future


How can the UK improve its renewable energy commitment?

Constructing the Future – research launched


We are pleased to announce the launch of: Constructing the Future – the challenges and opportunities for the construction sector.

How to minimise the impact of Brexit


The impact of Brexit on construction and how to mitigate some of the economic uncertainty.

Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK


The market share for timber frame stands at 28% with 5% cent growth expected between now and 2020

Cleaner air from HS2


HS2 will insist all diesels working on teh project comply to the highest emissions standards.

South West investment in clean energy projects


The grant will see clean energy projects progressed.

Onwards and upwards: Modular Construction


Will modular construction be the way forward to tackle the housing crisis?