Construction News Archives

Aggreko’s £150m Greener Upgrades Investment Set to Ease Pressures of Low-Carbon Construction

4th April 2023

Following the creation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, an industry expert is highlighting the need for increased supply of energy-efficient equipment to help lower emissions and ensure cost-effectiveness. The cabinet reshuffle,

£20m Secured by Manchester City Council for Energy Efficiency Retrofits

4th April 2023

Manchester City Council has secured more than £21m in funding to retrofit existing houses to improve energy efficiency. This funding opportunity was the result of a combined application in 2022 by GMCA to the Department

84 More Vehicle Charge Points Coming to Leeds’ Residential Areas

4th April 2023

Drivers of plug-in vehicles will soon find topping up their mileage even more convenient, thanks to 84 new plug-in vehicle fast charging bays being installed in Leeds. A newly announced partnership between Leeds City Council

Ken Aherne, Managing Director Ireland East, Sisk

John Sisk & Son has Announced the Appointment of Ken Aherne, Managing Director for its Ireland East Business

29th March 2023

Ken, an Engineer by profession, joined Sisk in 1988 and has a wealth of experience across all aspects of our business. He is a strong advocate for our company values of Care, Integrity and Excellence

Thorntons Sees Growth Return to Pre-Covid Levels

29th March 2023

The full-service law firm, Thorntons, has returned to pre-Covid growth rates with both turnover and operating profits increasing by more than 10% compared with the previous year. Turnover increased by 12%, hitting £35m with operating

Mi01 Sentry – Stolen Vehicle Tracking – Moving Intelligence

29th March 2023

The construction industry is a major target for theft, with expensive tools, materials, and equipment disappearing from worksites regularly. These losses add up quickly, resulting in millions of pounds in damages for construction companies each

First Speakers Announced for UKCW London

24th March 2023

The first set of speakers has been announced for this year’s UK Construction Week London, which makes a welcome return to ExCeL from May 2-4, following a hugely successful first year in 2022. High-profile names

Future Lab Highlights Innovation in Construction

23rd March 2023

Innovation and inspiration will once again come together with the return of the popular Future Lab feature at UK Construction Week London, shining a spotlight on change makers who are forging a real difference in the sector.

UK’s Largest Built Environment Event Makes Welcome Return to London

22nd March 2023

A host of new features, famous faces, interactive demos and ground-breaking products await visitors to the UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW), when it makes a welcome return to London’s

The Foundations for Futureproofing Against Climate Change in House Building

21st March 2023

The NHBC Foundation’s latest report, Building Foundation Solutions – Future Proofing Against Climate Change, is available to download now. This new report focuses on the increasingly important issue of foundation design and its application in