Construction industry7 days agoBattersea 29-storey 'alien' tower plan rejectedPlans for the proposed tower drew opposition from local celebrities including Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton.7 days ago8 days agoStates should 'plan slow, deliver fast' on big projectsTop civil engineer says political pressure leads to major projects falling behind and costing more.8 days ago24 May 2026New courses could bridge construction skills gapThe new courses are part of a government scheme to train 60,000 new construction workers.24 May 202624 May 2026DIY plea after man's life-changing fall from ladderA charity urges people to be safe doing DIY at home after a builder has a catastrophic fall.24 May 202620 May 2026Construction courses backed by government schemeThe government announces more than £5m for courses and apprenticeships in the South West.20 May 202616 May 2026'I volunteered on DIY SOS - now they've helped me'Volunteers complete a Burnley tradeswoman's house renovations in 13 days so her mum can move in.16 May 202615 May 2026'Cowboy builder wrecked our house - and we never saw him again'15 May 202615 May 2026BBC investigation finds scam tradesperson on MyBuilder.com15 May 202615 May 2026Unchecked UK traders leave couple's roof 'shoddy'The project was stopped part-way through after a local roofer warned the work was defective.15 May 2026...
