Government proposals to offer a fast track planning process for house building are needed urgently, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: ...

Defying expectations: Small and micro employers rising to auto enrolment challenge. Nest has released new figures on small and micro employers, providing the first insights into their behaviours and e ...

Delving into the industry’s motivation levels, a nationwide study found that 45 percent of construction workers think feeling valued in a job is a top priority, with 37 percent saying recognition acti ...

Construction insurance specialist Focus has warned of a rising level of employers’ liability claims that involve workers whose first language is not English. The Health and Safety Executive had previo ...

Larkfleet Homes has won the ‘Small Housebuilder of the Year’ title at the national HouseBuilder awards – often referred to as the ‘Oscars of the housebuilding industry’. Ben Roskow, publishing directo ...

The Construction Products Association (CPA) Sees Continued Signs of Construction Growth but Risks Intensify   The Construction Products Association’s latest forecast estimates growth for the cons ...