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Inland flood defences save the UK £1.1bn a year, says insurance industry
Around £1.1bn a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current flood defences, according to new research.
12% increase in affordable homes in Scotland
New figures also show number of new builds across all sectors tops more than 20,000 for first time in ten years.
Government sets legally binding plans for net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Legislation laid before parliament puts the UK on the path to become the first major economy to set net zero emissions t…
Gender equality in construction will take almost 200 years, GMB research shows
Figures revealed at GMB’s annual congress shows workforce won’t be equal until 2194.
Skills shortages and Brexit concerns to fuel tender price rises, say Arcadis
Brexit uncertainty and labour constraints will raise construction inflation to 4% from 2022, Arcadis predicts.
Interserve awarded £500m contract extension for UK overseas armed forces bases
Contract extension covers UK armed forces’ four strategic international bases in the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Cyprus…
Infrastructure professionals recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours' list
Three leading women from the construction sector have been recognised in the latest Queens Birthday Honours list.
Huge increase of inspirational role models in construction
Engineers flood in to become role models to inspire others into construction.
Tories risk taking country down with them, says Scape chief executive
Public sector procurement chief speaks out after latest ONS construction output figures show a minimal growth in new wor…
Next prime minister must commit to HS2, says former transport secretary
Former transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has issued a clear message to back HS2 to all Tory leadership candidates.
New laws guarantee payment for solar homes providing excess electricity
Homes and green businesses generating renewable and low-carbon electricity to be guaranteed money for power supplied to…
Rubber roads pave the way for greener future
Used tyres set for positive recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range.