Construction News Archive

Women in construction earn 33% less than men

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 16:40

New driving rules could see van drivers hit with fines and bans

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 15:27

AUDIO NEWS: Government plans three new towns and Martin Daly crowned top tradesperson

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 06:43

Customers are not your friends!

Monday, 29 September 2025 16:57

AUDIO NEWS: 72% of tradespeople remain upbeat despite challenges and a plumber finds human skull

Monday, 29 September 2025 05:42

AUDIO NEWS: 65% of homeowners are planning green upgrades and FMB award winners announced

Friday, 26 September 2025 19:26

Skills shortage, high taxes and rising costs are holding back trades

Friday, 26 September 2025 17:19

Construction and Engineering Week 2025 gets into full swing

Thursday, 25 September 2025 16:37

CLC launches Construction Mental Health Consultation

Thursday, 25 September 2025 15:01

AUDIO NEWS: Building industry needs to engage youngsters earlier and Screwfix Live opens its doors

Thursday, 25 September 2025 06:40

‘Partner a College’ programme unites home builders and colleges

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 16:23

Sustainable solutions are winning tradespeople more work

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 15:25

AUDIO NEWS: Tool theft costs tradespeople £3.5bn in 2024 and NHS plumber travels to France for operation

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 06:43

Building materials growth forecast for 2025, but outlook uncertain

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 15:01

AUDIO NEWS: Construction insolvencies increase in July and scaffolders voted toughest tradespeople

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 06:31

Bricklayers need to be paid more: Andy Mahoney 

Monday, 22 September 2025 15:56

AUDIO NEWS: Contractor gets fined £57,000 and K-Briq gets nominated for an Earthshot prize

Monday, 22 September 2025 06:38

Would you pay over £500 a week for an apprentice?

Friday, 19 September 2025 19:22

Here is your chance to move to Australia

Friday, 19 September 2025 16:04

AUDIO NEWS: MPs back calls to slash red tape for SME builders and OTT tackles mental health stigma

Friday, 19 September 2025 07:37

Jewson helps hedgehogs with Homes for Nature campaign

Thursday, 18 September 2025 19:22

Fines of up to £300 for van drivers overloading vehicles

Thursday, 18 September 2025 19:07

AUDIO NEWS: Customer relations become more transactional and South Australia wants to hire tradespeople

Thursday, 18 September 2025 06:44

Over 40% of Brits fall on stairs each year

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 18:16

Skills shortages and soaring costs plague Welsh builders

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 16:53

AUDIO NEWS: Construction grows by 0.2% in July and builders have a lucky escape

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 06:46

London housing delivery on the brink of collapse, urgent action needed

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 18:41

Over 50% of UK plumbers raised prices in the past 12 months

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 18:32

AUDIO NEWS: Over half of UK plumbers hike prices and housing supply in London grinds to a halt

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 05:28

UK timber imports see slight dip

Monday, 15 September 2025 16:46

SELECT warns skilled professionals are needed to deliver new housing plan

Monday, 15 September 2025 15:33

AUDIO NEWS: Steve Reed doubles down on housing target and tradespeople join forces for DIY SOS

Sunday, 14 September 2025 13:16

FMB urges builders to reach out on World Suicide Prevention Day

Friday, 12 September 2025 17:42

AUDIO NEWS: Skills shortage could undermine housing plan and landscaper clears pensioner's lawn for free

Friday, 12 September 2025 07:05

Norwich tradesperson wins Plant Operator of the Year award

Thursday, 11 September 2025 16:41

AUDIO NEWS: Van drivers regularly abused by other motorists and roofer makes All Blacks debut

Thursday, 11 September 2025 07:10

 Pressures apprentices face while working on site 

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 17:55

AUDIO NEWS: New tool theft law will make no difference, and builder issues skin cancer warning

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 07:21

Would you encourage your kids to join the trade?

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 16:55

AUDIO NEWS: Planning permissions for new homes hits new low and diesel vans named major polluter

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 06:17

Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training

Monday, 8 September 2025 17:58

NFB and Equans urge the government to prioritise high-quality asset conversions

Monday, 8 September 2025 16:58

AUDIO NEWS: Construction activity falls again in August and builders create hanging baskets

Sunday, 7 September 2025 14:27

Scotland’s building divide leaves homeowners paying the price

Friday, 5 September 2025 16:10

FIS partners with NHBC and HBF to deliver practical drylining training

Friday, 5 September 2025 16:08

AUDIO NEWS: Labour unveils tough measures for tool thieves and joiner wins £50,000 and a new car

Friday, 5 September 2025 06:31

BESA launches training to support heat network regime

Thursday, 4 September 2025 17:11

RICS offers financial planning courses for surveyors

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 18:39

Lack of skills undermines industry recovery, survey finds

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 18:23

AUDIO NEWS: SME builders report increase in workloads, and kitchen and bathroom fitting prices fall

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 20:44

Ash Mahoney and Charlie Collison discuss hard truths of the trade

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 16:02

AUDIO NEWS: Sewerage capacity blocks housing projects and employee and 1$ million tool theft in US

Monday, 1 September 2025 20:35

Simplifying access to CITB employer support

Monday, 1 September 2025 16:39

Government action needed to tackle malaise in building materials market

Monday, 1 September 2025 15:59

AUDIO NEWS: Stolen tools find their way to Russia, and Gen Zers feel 'intimidated' calling tradespeople

Monday, 1 September 2025 06:19