Trump’s push for deregulation a double-edged sword for construction
The president-elect’s focus on slashing red tape could be problematic for contractors and developers, writes a construction risk…
2024
Glencar to build Washwood Heath industrial park
Aviva Investors has appointed Glencar Construction to build four industrial units on the former Leyland DAF Vans (LDV)…
Reeves’ budget fails to excite construction industry
A survey of nearly 300 construction professionals has found that only 20% think the recent budget will be…
Planning granted for Ayrshire renewables hub
Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission for a £150m redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire. Read…
PM pledges to fast-track 150 infrastructure schemes
The Prime Minister has committed to speed-up development consent order decisions on 150 infrastructure schemes to turbocharge economic…
Key leadership appointments made at CLC and APS
Dr Bryn Wilde has been elected president to lead the Association for Project Safety from 2027, and SCAPE…
Work begins on £15.6m Dorset AD plant
Work has started on the construction of a £15.6m anaerobic digestion plant in Dorset to convert local food…
The future of sustainable building and construction: Understanding material circularity
As the construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, understanding material circularity emerges as a…
13 workers missing after ground collapse at Shenzhen rail site
Thirteen workers were still missing Thursday morning (5 December) after what’s being described as a ground collapse at…
Remediation Acceleration Plan pledges to remove all dangerous cladding by 2030
The Government’s new Remediation Acceleration Plan sets out three objectives to ensure that all high-rise and mid-rise buildings…