Construction
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London no longer most expensive place to build, says new report
London drops to second place as most expensive construction location in the world. -
Tarmac signs 25-year partnership deal with Port of Tilbury
Tarmac and Forth Ports to create UK’s largest construction materials terminal at Tilbury2. -
Government to set up new national construction products regulator
Independent national regulator to ensure homes are built with safe materials, as Grenfell Inquiry reveals manufacturers ignored safety rules. -
NHS boss to lead £3.7bn construction of 40 new hospitals
Former nurse Natalie Forrest appointed to lead UK government's plans to build 40 new hospitals by 2030. -
Property industry must improve social value perception, says report
The property industry must do more to demonstrate the positive impact of construction projects on communities, according to Scape. -
Highways England sets out £27bn five-year strategic plan
Five-year £27bn investment into strategic roads network will support 64,000 construction industry jobs. -
Murphy bounces back with £7m profit
Solid performance in 2019 with further revenue growth and improved returns. -
Scottish infrastructure leaders call time on construction’s ‘take-make-waste’ culture
Scottish infrastructure projects should now be built using less new materials and significantly more recycled materials, say industry leaders. -
UK construction disputes resolved quicker than anywhere, says new report
New Arcadis report shows length and value of UK construction disputes is well below global average. -
Britain’s biggest road project opens to traffic eight months early
Britain’s biggest road project is opening for traffic eight months ahead of schedule.