News

Carillion’s collapse at the beginning of this year left a gaping hole in the list of Top 100 construction firms. But while other companies have stepped in to fill the...

A collaborative research project has resulted in a newer, safer type of asphalt chip-spreader. David Taylor reports...

Specialised soil-nailing and rock-bolting techniques are being used extensively to reinforce embankments on the A465 road improvement project in south Wales. David Taylor reports...

ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s largest steel producers, has taken a proactive approach to stimulating demand by developing what it heralds as a radical re-boot for building design. Jim Simpson...

Cleveland Bridge has fabricated and delivered steelwork for six major bridges on the A14 upgrade scheme. David Taylor reports...

Jackson Civil Engineering has taken its first delivery of Shell GTL fuel, as part of a trial to find a cleaner burning alternative to diesel....

A decline in planning applications lodged and permissions granted is not a good omen for the construction industry, but that is what happened in the second quarter of the year....

Lack of competent roofers has prompted Marley Eternit to develop aluminium sheeting that can be rolled out on a roof like a carpet, requiring no specialist skills....

Eggborough Power Limited (EPL) has been granted a development consent order to develop a new gas-fired power station on the site of EPL’s existing coal-fired power station at Eggborough near...

Swansea University and its partners have been given a £36m government grant to develop construction materials that generate electricity....