Balfour Beatty has been awarded a significant contract worth £192m for the construction of three electricity substations in Argyll, Scotland, under SSEN Transmission’s strategic plan.The new…
Reform UK outlines ambitious policies in their electoral manifesto, aiming to revolutionise the construction sector and more.The party is putting emphasis on modular construction technology to…
The Labour Party has unveiled a comprehensive 132-page manifesto promising transformative changes.Key solutions include overhauling planning rules and bolstering infrastructure to stimulate economic growth.A novel national…
The Conservative Party has unveiled ambitious plans to promote growth and development across the UK.A commitment to create 100,000 apprenticeships annually by the end of the…
United Utilities has formed strategic partnerships to enable £3bn in infrastructure improvements, crucial to its £13.7bn investment plan.Involvement of Kier, Murphy, and Costain among others marks…
Major UK contractors demand new financing model to replace PFI, aiming to enhance private investment in infrastructure.Current PFI agreements are criticised for causing disputes and inefficiencies,…
Addressing emissions beyond the tailpipe is vital for a sustainable future.Dr. Nicholas Head highlights the need for upstream emissions control in EVs.Achieving carbon neutrality involves more…
The decision on the future of the Lower Thames Crossing project has been postponed, impacting planning and development timelines.The postponement is to ensure a new transport…
During April 2024, the UK construction sector faced a complex scenario. Project initiation rates experienced a decline compared to last year and the previous quarter.Civil engineering…
The construction landscape in North West England presented significant shifts in April 2024, marked by varying activity levels across sectors.Total project starts in the region declined…
