Sustainability
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.
Building for 2050 innovative housing
11 Mar 19
The Building for 2050 research project has been launched by the BEIS.
Ecology and infrastructure: why lack of planning can lead to costly delays
11 Mar 19
Incorporating ecology surveys can help avoid time delays and costly knock on effects on infrastructure projects.
Flood and coastal risk plans released by Environment Agency
6 Mar 19
The Environment Agency has published new evidence which will help it plan for future flood and coastal risk.
