Construction growth indicates lacklustre end to 2018
Construction growth eased to a three-month low and new orders expanded at a relatively subdued pace, according to the latest UK construction PMI
City Corporation releases new images of City Cluster skyline in 2026
The City of London Corporation has released images of how its City Cluster skyline will look in 2026, with a preview of 100 Leadenhall Street.
Homes England supports modular build pilot scheme
Homes England is encouraging partners to develop and use modern methods of construction (MMC) through a range of initiatives and the provision of development finance.
WSP to develop new Transport Strategy for TfSE
WSP, one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms has been appointed by Transport for the South East (TfSE) to develop a new transport strategy that will help unlock growth in the South East.
Costain reveals promising year ahead
Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has revealed that it continues to perform well in the second half and expects to deliver full-year results in line with the Board’s expectations.
Firms fail to grasp Apprenticeship Levy opportunities, says research
Large numbers of employees and businesses in the North West still know nothing about the Apprenticeship Levy, according to new independent research.
The worst decade of housebuilding since WW2
Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) analysis has revealed the 2010s will see the least amount of new houses built since WW2.
Graham awarded £25m Gramophone Works contract
Graham has been awarded a £25m design and build contract for phase 2 works on the Gramophone Works, a new commercial campus in Kensal Rise, London.
Housing association CEO calls for Brexit compromise
Chief executive of Unity, a prominent BME-led housing association, called on Westminster politicians to “grasp the Brexit nettle”, to prevent local communities experiencing a reality of chaos as the UK’s exit from the EU swiftly approaches.
Pay ratio regulations force construction companies to be more transparent
Pay ratio regulations are set to come into force for large UK construction companies with over 250 employees, as businesses must disclose pay for top bosses.
Micro robots to fix underground pipe network
New micro robots will be built to repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future.
Under the spotlight: Top construction trends
Technology is having a profound impact on the construction industry as it embraces innovative and disruptive technologies that were once thought to be science-fiction. Here we take a look at the trends shaping the industry and how companies are staying on top by adopting the latest cutting-edge techniques
New Year Honours for the construction industry
The Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2019 has arrived; here we take a look at those honoured in the construction industry.
Vinci acquires majority share in Gatwick Airport
French construction group Vinci has signed an agreement to acquire a 50.01% stake in Gatwick Airport.
Contractor acquires modular specialists Carbon Dynamic
Multi-discipline contractor Pat Munro has purchased timber modular construction specialist Carbon Dynamic after the firm went into administration in early December.
Innovative project to commercialise road defect detection system
A new collaborative project between Road Intelligence Ltd, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and the University of Edinburgh could lead to an app that predicts potholes before they happen.
Demolition contractor fined after workers are seriously injured
A demolition contractor has received a £134,000 fine after two workers were seriously injured when they fell from an attachment on an excavator.
Network Rail names winners of £7bn contracts
Network Rail has announced the award of three multi-billion pound contracts for the South of England, worth up to £7bn.
Interserve announces structure changes
Interserve has announced changes to its structure in the hopes of establishing a stronger, simpler and more efficient Support Services offering.
Argyll Environmental hosts free Designing for Flood Risk Seminar
‘Designing and planning for flood risk’ is a free Flood Risk Seminar for architects and developers, discussing key principles of designing flood
Kier rights issue fails to impress as underwriters settle the bill
Bank underwriters are set for losses as Kier’s £250m rights issue fails to captivate the market with just over a third of shares taken up.
Mick George Waste Management provision increase recycling capacity
Mick George discuss how their Waste Management provision has been enhanced with a new segregation station for waste disposal.
Zero carbon home project to transform how we heat our homes
OVO and Sunamp’s Zero Carbon Home project has secured £1.6m in Government funding to develop a commercially viable smart electric central heating system.
Grand Designs: Another Environmental Assessment
Ali Stanton, of Argyll Environmental, discusses Grand Designs and how it showcases costs, planning applications and environmental impact assessments.
Grand Designs: An Environmental Assessment
Ali Stanton, of Argyll Environmental, discusses the TV prgramme Grand Designs and the showcasing of planning costs and delays in the building process.
GMB welcome rejected planning permission for Sutton Estate
GMB has welcomed the decision to reject the Clarion Housing Group’s appeal for planning permission to replace 70 social housing units at the William Sutton estate.