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Re-use construction materials to help UK meet net-zero carbon target, says new report
New white paper sets out the challenges and next steps for enabling the nationwide-trade of construction materials acros…
East West Rail appoints Arup for project’s first major support contract
East West Rail appoints Arup as engineering partner in project’s first major contract award, marking a significant step…
Digital maturity snapshot reveals where industry needs to go next
New report assesses digital maturity of an enterprise, ranging from customer insights to asset performance and digital s…
Fusion21 invites bidders for £500m decarbonisation framework
Fusion21 announces £500m heating and renewables framework for housing, education, health, blue light, local authority an…
The north and midlands ‘must take control’ of HS2, says Northern Powerhouse review
New review calls for new independent body based on the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver HS2 efficiently and with ma…
Six business models and ten global markets to shape future of consultancy
ACE launches plan to deliver transformational impact across the built environment.
Scotland launches £3bn Green Investment Portfolio
The Scottish government’s Green Investment Portfolio will support projects tackling climate emergency.
Queen’s speech likely to usher in more political uncertainty
Despite the pomp and pageantry, today’s Queen’s speech is likely to bring more uncertainty for the construction sector.
Government set to scrap rail franchising model
It’s looking like the end of the line for rail franchising according to weekend press reports.
Midland Metropolitan hospital receives £350m rescue
Construction of the Midland Metropolitan hospital will now go ahead, with Balfour Beatty the preferred bidder to step in…
New initiative to promote re-use of steel in construction
New guidelines to help promote the re-use of steel in construction have been launched by the Steel Construction Institut…
Brexit and infrastructure uncertainty hinder construction prospects
The latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association are more bad news for the industry.