News Archive

31 May 2016

With over 130 Build UK member sites opening their gates for Open Doors 2016 on Monday 13 June, Suzannah Nichol tells Construction News why it’s the perfect opportunity to demonstrate to the next generation of workers just what construction can…

26 May 2016

Build UK members can demonstrate that they are playing their part in working towards a safer industry by submitting their accident figures for April 2015 - March 2016 to the Build UK Accident Survey. The report published is a fantastic…

25 May 2016

Build UK continues to grow and has welcomed two new members as it looks to share and promote best practice across the industry. J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) has become Build UK’s first new Contractor Member since forming in…

20 May 2016

Construction News has released details of this year's Construction News Summit which will take place from Tuesday 11 – Wednesday 12 October at the Hilton Bankside Hotel in London. The Summit, which is supported by Build UK, is designed for…

17 May 2016

Following the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, companies of a certain size are now legally required to publish an annual statement setting out the steps they are taking to ensure there is no modern slavery in their own…

9 May 2016

Build UK has added the first Client organisations to its collective voice as it continues to drive positive change by welcoming all areas of the industry to the table. Major industry clients, Argent and Great Portland Estates plc, are the…

5 May 2016

Open Doors 2016 is just weeks away and Build UK members are getting ready for one of the biggest events in the construction industry calendar.  More than 70 projects are already confirmed and will open their gates to the public…

4 May 2016

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has adopted a new code of practice, which reduces the permitted hours for noisy works on sites within the borough as well as introduces new planning requirements. All new developments will be subject…

3 May 2016

Build UK is partnering with the Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC) again this year to bring together contractors, clients and professionals from across the construction industry in an annual sailing regatta. LBCC 2016, which will take place in Cowes on…