Battery and solar project starts in Cornwall

European Energy has started the construction of a 68MW solar farm with a 95MWh co-located battery storage system at Indian Queens in Cornwall.

Project starts slide amid Iran war economic impact, says Glenigan

Construction project starts fell by 17 per cent year-on-year in the three months to April amid the impact of the Iran war on the UK economy, data provider Glenigan has said. Its latest construction review revealed a dip in confidence and rising production costs, which… The post Project starts slide amid Iran war economic impact, says Glenigan appeared first on Construction News.

UK construction activity March 2026: Education

Education overview 31 per cent rise in project starts against the previous year 12 per cent increase in main contract awards year-on-year 36 per cent decline in detailed planning approvals compared to the previous year The education sector delivered a strong performance during Q1 2026,… The post UK construction activity March 2026: Education appeared first on Construction News.

UK construction activity March 2026: Health

Health overview 54 per cent decline in the value of project starts against the previous year 60 per cent fall in main contract awards compared to the previous year 8 per cent rise in detailed planning approvals against the previous year Despite a weak start… The post UK construction activity March 2026: Health appeared first on Construction News.

UK construction activity March 2026: Hotel & leisure

Hotel & leisure overview 31 per cent increase in project starts year‑on‑year 22 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 7 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to 2025 Hotel & leisure starts strengthened year‑on‑year, driven by increases in both… The post UK construction activity March 2026: Hotel & leisure appeared first on Construction News.