Construction
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Plans submitted for £260m Gateshead Quays arena-led scheme
A full planning application has been submitted for a £260m arena, conference and exhibition centre on Gateshead Quays. -
Critical flood defence work to start at historic pier in Hull
A £42m Hull tidal flood defence scheme has started construction work, helping reduce the risk of tidal flooding to 113,000 properties. -
Scotland to halt all non-essential construction
Scottish government calls an immediate halt to non-essential construction work in the fight against Covid-19. -
London named as most expensive global construction location, in new Arcadis report
Cost of construction higher in London than New York and Hong Kong and other UK cities feature in top 25 most expensive global construction locations. -
Industry leaders call for emergency plan to save UK construction
The Construction Leadership Council has written to the prime minister setting out essential actions to secure the future of the sector. -
Business secretary thanks construction industry and says keep on working
Alok Sharma MP thanks the construction sector for its support at a time of national crisis. -
Tender price increase on the horizon as 'capacity crunch' hits construction industry
A capacity crunch may impact the construction industry's ability to respond to an upswing in capital spending, according to a new report by Turner and Townsend. -
Point-based immigration system will create pressures for contractors, says CECA and CLC
Industry bodies warn that the government’s proposed new point-based immigration system could threaten the construction sector’s ability to deliver the vital infrastructure the country needs. -
Young people would consider construction career if good advice was available
Redrow report finds that majority of young people would now consider applying for an apprenticeship scheme if good advice was available at home and school. -
Cautious construction firms opt for temps amid uncertainty, says new report
Brexit shadow still looms over industry, with companies showing a reluctance to hire for full time positions.