Seven leading construction industry bodies have announced a ‘wish list’ of 72 projects to be unlocked and given the go-ahead in the Government’s Autumn Statement. The wish list was submitted along with a report, ‘Unlocking Growth in UK Construction’, which recommends ways to boost the construction industry by breaking down some of the barriers that currently hinder its growth.

A number of high-profile projects for building both conventional and renewable energy plants are featured in the wish-list, including offshore wind farms and new nuclear power stations at Hinkley, Wylfa and Sizewell.

Wilding says: ‘The inclusion of these energy projects in the wish list shows the importance of the role played by the electrical construction sector within the industry as a whole. The Government has now published its Autumn Statement and it’s great to see three new nuclear power stations have been approved, as well as investment plans for several areas earmarked for renewable energy developments, such as the Mersey Gateway.’

Source:CN Plusand Construction Enquirer