Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to HS2, squashing rumours that the second stage of the project might not happen.
Argyll and Bute Council has approved plans for the £18m Helensburgh Waterfront Development which will see a new leisure centre and swimming pool opened in the town.
Property developer, Stoford Developments and Bridges Fund Management has announced a funding agreement with Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) for its multi-million pound Pantheon Park development in Wolverhampton.
At a hearing of ARB’s Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) Peter Bell of Peter Bell & Partners, was reprimanded following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).
A team at RMIT University in Melbourne has demonstrated that biosolids bricks could be a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment and brickmaking.
Suffolk County Council has halted plans for three bridges across the River Orwell in Ipswich, as costs spiralled and additional financial backing was unsuccessful.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences within the construction industry as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.
A team from the University of Dundee say they are able to replicate colours within cement pastes and concretes in a move that could transform the look of urban environments and landmarks.
Micro-homes could be a partial solution for cities like London to expand choice for young professionals and help combat the housing crisis, according to a new report.
The outlook for the UK’s construction industry has been downgraded, as Brexit-related uncertainty intensifies, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest forecasts.
