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Construction News is the leading provider of UK construction industry news, opinion, analysis and events. Founded in 1871, the Construction News celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021.

CN runs a full programme of annual face-to-face and online events including conferences, award ceremonies, webinars, roundtables and more. We bring contractors, suppliers and clients together to share knowledge, best practice and other industry insight. We honour excellence in the industry through our awards events, which are judged by independent panels.

The magazine was first published as Labour News on 30 August 1871, under founder, Victorian reformer Alsager Hay Hill, aimed at tackling unemployment by printing information about job vacancies. It was first published under its current name during the 1960s.

Today it publishes news on topics impacting the UK construction industry, including sustainability, skills shortages, materials prices, workforce diversity, legal commentary, deep-dive analysis, administrations and contract wins.

Let there be no return to lowest cost tendering

02 Jun 2008 Comments Off on Let there be no return to lowest cost tendering

The industry has made tremendous progress since Egan, as an imminent report from Constructing Excellence will tell us. By Chris Gilmour

Public spending can hold off a slump

20 May 2008 Comments Off on Public spending can hold off a slump

The outlook for the UK economy has changed markedly over the past few months, says Allan Wilen

Stand out from the competition

15 Apr 2008 Comments Off on Stand out from the competition

Shouting about what differentiates you from rival firms helps to win business and charge a premium, says Ross Sturley

Large contractors protected by public sector work

15 Apr 2008 Comments Off on Large contractors protected by public sector work

Economic slow down or melt down? Collapse or correction? Only time will tell. But the market out there is more difficult to predict, says Chris Gilmour

Procurement planning needs to be flexible

19 Feb 2008 Comments Off on Procurement planning needs to be flexible

PwC construction partner Jonathan Hook said: “At least the figures are down on the previous quarter, but I wouldn’t read too much into the fall."

Organisations embarking on major capital investments are recognising the need for improved upfront planning. By Jonathan Hook

Following the low-cost route to the Far East

15 Nov 2007 Comments Off on Following the low-cost route to the Far East

PwC construction partner Jonathan Hook said: “At least the figures are down on the previous quarter, but I wouldn’t read too much into the fall."

Over the past decade, the construction sector has lagged behind the manufacturing and retail sectors in sourcing materials from low-cost countries. By Jonathan Hook