Government to fund £10 million competition for energy saving in non-domestic buildings
 A three-year programme has been launched to introduce new innovative technologies and processes to the refurbishment of non-domestic buildings such as schools, shops, offices and hotels. The scheme aims to reduce carbon emissions generated by the existing building stock. How can you take part in the competition?
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Yorkon awarded four-year public sector framework agreement for modular buildings
 Off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, has been awarded a major framework agreement by Government Procurement Service for the supply of modular buildings across the public sector. The four-year framework is for the supply of bespoke modular buildings for applications such as education facilities, office schemes and healthcare buildings. Find out more about the new framework and how public sector customers will benefit.
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NHS to spend £330 million on new buildings and equipment
 The Department of Health has announced that it is to invest £336.5 million into the development of new hospital facilities and state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic equipment for NHS trusts across England. Which projects will benefit from this new funding?
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Construction sector activity growth at 11-month high
 According to a new report, the construction sector achieved its highest growth in 11 months last month, and showed the fourth successive improvement in confidence. Find out what led to these positive results.
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Measuring carbon in construction is the first step to reducing emissions
 While the construction industry cannot eliminate carbon emissions entirely, reductions can be achieved by managing activities more effectively and thereby help to meet the economic, social and environmental responsibilities of sustainability. Discover more about minimising carbon emissions.
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New school building programme could be delayed until June
 The new school building programme is unlikely to be launched before the summer, meaning that the scheme is now running six months behind schedule. While the announcement of which projects would be funded was due to be made last December, the Government has been overwhelmed by requests. What has led the project launch to be delayed in this fashion?
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