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Flexible working key to attracting more women into construction, says new poll
Flexible working options are key in making construction a more attractive and progressive career choice for women, says…
UK’s landmark Green Finance Strategy unveiled
Government sets out plans to increase investment in sustainable projects and infrastructure.
Brexit catalyst for two-speed European construction market, says new report
EU booms, but UK construction confidence falters amid Brexit uncertainty, according to analysis from Turner & Townse…
Construction output falls at steepest rate since April 2009
Purchasing activity and new orders "dropped like a stone" in June, as the UK construction sector experienced its worst m…
Modern construction methods are part of solution to UK housing crisis, say MPs
Government must embrace modern methods of construction or risk missing its 300,000 housebuilding target, says a parliame…
Homes England welcomes £1bn funding boost
Affordable housing supply boost as Homes England receives longer term funding for strategic partners.
Nick Smallwood unveiled as government infrastructure chief
Nick Smallwood announced as chief executive of Infrastructure and Projects Authority.
£30m flood defence scheme gets underway in Burton-upon-Trent
£30m project in Burton-upon-Trent to reduce flood risk for 5,500 properties for decades to come.
WSP secures ten projects with Highways England
Engineering and professional services consultancy appointed to work on existing projects through to end of 2020.
US consultancy HDR acquires Hurley Palmer Flatt Group
HDR expands its multidisciplinary building engineering services by acquiring Hurley Palmer Flatt Group.
Scape’s regional construction framework creates £4.6m social value in first 12 months
Contractors create local employment opportunities totalling £1.5m.
London Bridge station scoops top architecture award
London Bridge Station named as Architects’ Journal Building of the Year 2019.