Construction News Archive

AUDIO NEWS: Installers embrace digital tools and HMRC plans CIS fraud crackdown

Sunday, 30 November 2025 19:48

Construction workers ready to report signs of qualification fraud: CITB

Friday, 28 November 2025 08:45

Small builders breathe a sigh of relief thanks to recent Budget measures

Friday, 28 November 2025 08:19

AUDIO NEWS: Tradespeople feel stressed in the run-up to Christmas and FMB welcomes plan to dump landfill tax

Friday, 28 November 2025 07:03

LCB roofing apprentices scoop gold and silver at SkillBuild 2025 National Final

Thursday, 27 November 2025 08:11

BoB volunteers complete retired builder’s home

Thursday, 27 November 2025 08:06

AUDIO NEWS: Increases in the minimum wage to hit tradespeople and Band of Builders completes major rebuild

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:47

Over a quarter of tradespeople are unable to work due to workplace injuries

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 07:15

Vauxhall launches tea-maker van for tradespeople

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 06:17

AUDIO NEWS: Coventry tool thieves both get over four years and electrician trains dog to fetch his tools!

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 18:57

City & Guilds and CIPHE launch skills alliance to transform plumbing and heating education

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 06:41

Electrician turns tool theft trauma into tattoo and triumphs

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 06:19

AUDIO NEWS: Joinery firm puts apprentices on hold and 50,000 injured in construction

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 06:03

CPA commissioned report paints stark picture of the industry

Monday, 24 November 2025 11:06

Employees raise over £200,000 for The Screwfix Foundation

Monday, 24 November 2025 07:57

AUDIO NEWS: Tradespeople plan strike action in Edinburgh and Birmingham City reveals stadium design

Sunday, 23 November 2025 17:29

Builders’ body calls on Reeves to scrap housing tax threat

Saturday, 22 November 2025 04:29

Andy Kille named Builder of the Year at Checkatrade Awards

Saturday, 22 November 2025 04:09

AUDIO NEWS: Manchester unveils £1bn redevelopment plan and a beekeeper rescues roofers

Friday, 21 November 2025 07:26

Landfill tax will not enable the circular economy: NFB

Thursday, 20 November 2025 13:06

AUDIO NEWS: Robert Jenrick calls on councils to fight tool theft and half of Brits hate avocado bathrooms

Thursday, 20 November 2025 07:25

How to stay safe on the roads this winter

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 08:52

Study shows homeowners are avoiding retrofitting due to high costs

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 08:32

Electrical contractors in North Wales offered 50% funded low-carbon training

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 07:43

AUDIO NEWS: Thieves travel from Worcester to Wales to raid vans and mental health survey launched

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 05:53

Milton Keynes electrical contractor funds boxers’ trip to Sweden

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 10:00

AUDIO NEWS: Immigration officers raid building site and brick deliveries improve in September

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 06:09

Thieves travelled to Wales to carry out 'planned and professional' van raids

Monday, 17 November 2025 12:46

Construction output grew by 0.2% in September 2025

Monday, 17 November 2025 08:04

AUDIO NEWS: Government pours cold water on builder licensing plans and pothole repair work increases

Monday, 17 November 2025 06:59

FMB launches construction training academy to tackle workforce shortages

Friday, 14 November 2025 17:27

NICEIC gets accreditation, to deliver redeveloped MCS installer scheme

Friday, 14 November 2025 14:56

AUDIO NEWS: Construction output grows in Q3 and the oldest plumber crowned

Friday, 14 November 2025 07:18

Construction fleets lead Europe’s EV shift

Thursday, 13 November 2025 14:59

Women significantly underrepresented in construction, study finds

Thursday, 13 November 2025 14:14

AUDIO NEWS: Plumber quits the trade after 10th van break-in and construction workforce shrinks in Q3

Thursday, 13 November 2025 07:02

Builders’ body welcomes debate on rogue tradesmen as calls for licensing grow

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 16:09

Study finds half of UK homeowners lack funds for emergency home repairs

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 15:43

WorldSkills UK finalists face Olympic challenge

Tuesday, 11 November 2025 14:22

HSE seeks views on proposals to enhance protection from asbestos exposure

Tuesday, 11 November 2025 05:32

Unqualified electricians continue to pose a risk: SELECT

Monday, 10 November 2025 15:29

Parliamentary roundtable unites industry and policy makers to drive UK electrification

Monday, 10 November 2025 08:41

AUDIO NEWS: BESA wants to improve building safety and builders help vicar before Remembrance Sunday

Monday, 10 November 2025 06:37

AUDIO NEWS: Tories pledge to get tough on tool thieves and construction activity drops again!

Friday, 7 November 2025 07:34

Bournemouth tradesperson completes gruelling Alpine expedition

Friday, 7 November 2025 03:51

FMB urges builders to prioritise mental health

Friday, 7 November 2025 03:09

AUDIO NEWS: Unqualified electricians pose safety threat and FMB promotes Stress Awareness Day

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:42

Dom Bronley and Jahmari Cumberbatch named ‘Young Builders of the Year’ ​​​​​​

Thursday, 6 November 2025 04:06

Construction workers lead the way in job satisfaction: study

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 06:51

AUDIO NEWS: 60% increase in solar panel fires, and tradesman gets a parking ticket after van breaks down

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 06:48

CITB’s New Entrant Support Team helps over 1,500 apprentices join the industry

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 04:44

AUDIO NEWS: Demand for air conditioning services jumps by 63% and Prince William throws party for builders

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 06:37

Toolstation renovates Wasp FC’s clubhouse

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 03:01

LCB named ‘Construction Apprenticeship College of the Year’

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 02:39

AUDIO NEWS: Building firms in 'critical financial distress' jumps by 70% and right to work checks to be extended

Monday, 3 November 2025 07:10

CITB announces support for Infrastructure Sector Skills Plan

Sunday, 2 November 2025 18:16

Proposed landfill tax changes could increase waste disposal costs by over 3,000%

Sunday, 2 November 2025 13:56