The Scottish Government escalates its legal fight against construction giants over defective schools, seeking Supreme Court intervention in a £3 billion dispute affecting multiple Scottish councils.
Britain's economy delivered an unexpected boost in January with GDP growing 0.2%, driven by strong retail and construction performance, though challenges remain ahead.
Britain's economic growth ground to a halt in April with zero growth, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming budget announcement as construction and manufacturing sectors struggle.
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.
Top DJ Ben Malone takes builder to High Court over alleged botched renovation that left him unable to perform at major festivals including Glastonbury.
A devastating inquest hears how a dedicated father died after being overcome by toxic fumes in a manhole on a Westminster construction site. The family demands answers.
A man has tragically died following an incident on the Stardust Racers rollercoaster at Universal's Epic Universe construction site in Florida. Emergency services responded but were unable to save him.
Exclusive: Wiltshire Police dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group behind a massive wave of agricultural and construction equipment thefts across the South West, making multiple arrests in a major operation.
A construction worker at Manchester City's £300m Etihad Stadium expansion was sent home after being photographed wearing a rival Manchester United shirt on site, causing a major stir among fans.
The Guardian's 2025 university league table uncovers the best UK institutions for Construction, Surveying, and Planning degrees. Discover which universities are building the future leaders of the industry.
Perth-based construction firm Tingey Development Group has entered administration, collapsing with massive debts. The shock failure leaves a trail of creditors and unfinished projects across the city.
The UK economy showed zero growth in April 2024, causing the FTSE 100 to fall sharply. Construction and manufacturing output dropped significantly, raising concerns about the nation's economic health.
A serious industrial accident at Elon Musk's Las Vegas Boring Company site has left a worker with severe injuries, raising major safety concerns and triggering a formal investigation.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a sweeping pro-growth agenda, vowing to force through major housing projects and reinstate mandatory local building targets to boost the UK economy.
Australian TV star Andy Lee sparks outrage with extravagant mansion overhaul while neighbours endure construction chaos and privacy invasion.
Barcelona's long-awaited return to the Camp Nou has been postponed due to permit issues, forcing the club to host Valencia at the Olympic Stadium. The setback deals a blow to the club's financial and emotional plans.
Plans for the £1.5bn Espai Barça project, including a new 105,000-seat stadium, have been dramatically suspended by the Catalan government, throwing the future of the iconic Nou Camp into uncertainty.
New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.
The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park faces massive budget overruns, now estimated at £700 million, and is slammed by critics as a potential 'eyesore' that disrespects its historic surroundings.
A furious driver is wanted by police after a vicious road rage attack on a construction worker in Huntersville, North Carolina. The assailant was caught on camera punching the worker before fleeing the scene.
New research debunks the common political narrative that planning red tape is causing the housing crisis. Discover the real reasons behind Britain's homebuilding failures.
The tiny borough of Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, has launched a landmark legal battle against real estate behemoth Howard Hanna, alleging its construction vehicles have turned community roads into an 'obstacle course' of destructive potholes. Residents dem
Furious residents in a UK neighbourhood are plagued by deafening, near-constant construction noise from a new housing development, with work permitted from 8am to 11pm daily. Locals describe the unbearable disruption as a 'living nightmare'.
Exclusive report reveals a catastrophic incident in North Korea where thousands of young troops perished during a rushed infrastructure project ordered by Kim Jong-un, highlighting the regime's brutal disregard for human life.
A job advertisement for a crane operator in Australia offering a staggering $6,000 AUD (£3,100) per week has gone viral, sparking a fierce debate about skilled labour shortages, wage inflation, and the cost of living crisis.
The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a major expansion of the landfill tax to include construction waste, a move that could add thousands to the cost of a new home and threaten the government's own housebuilding targets.