The level of new homes being built fell by 27% during the first quarter of the year to hit a seven-year low, according to official figures.

Twelve people are recovering today after being hospitalised when a blaze broke out next to a plant hire depot and a concrete firm in Bexhill.

Building group Rok has reported that revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were up by more than 20% over the prior year.

Balfour Beatty has bought a military accommodation business GMH Military Housing from US investment trust GMH Communities, for a cash consideration of $350.5m.

The Prince of Wales officially re opened one of the UK's most famous churches this week, following a two-year £36m renovation by Costain.

Carillion has won a prestigious safety award from one of the world's leading training and advisory bodies.

The AIM-listed property company Terrace Hill has won planning permission for its £70m Mayflower Plaza development in Southampton.

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has awarded the contract to design a key cluster of venues and facilities for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the north of the Olympic Park, to Stanton Williams.