Planning, Building & Construction News

TopHat run at a loss for last four years, reveals new report

New accounts made public show that TopHat made a loss of £46.3m and £20.4m in 2023 and 2022- and was never profitable.

OpenSpace – 360° reality capture and AI-powered analytics

OpenSpace provides next-generation reality capture software, powerful integrations, and the smartest analytics tools in the industry.

Construction eBooks & Publications

PBC Today

BIM Today

Featured eBook

Featured eBook

Advertisement

New RIBA building safety recommendations shared in wake of Grenfell report

New RIBA building safety recommendations have been published in a full response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report.

Crest Nicholson fire remediation to cost £250m

A Crest Nicholson fire remediation statement has been announced, with a delay to their financial results for 2024.

The revised NPPF: Its impact on planning and development

Lawrence Turner, director at Boyer, discusses his predictions for the coming year in the wake of the revised NPPF.

Older people’s housing recommendations supported by HAA

The Housing and Ageing Alliance have published an open letter, urging the government to implement older people's housing recommendations.

New ECITB Workforce Census shows struggle in hiring skilled staff

The latest ECITB Workforce Census shows that the skills shortage is affecting hiring in the engineering construction industry.

Mast Quays tower block given second chance with design changes

The Mast Quays tower block has been allowed to remain standing, pending compliance with conditions imposed by the council.

PCA and BTS team up to deliver webinar on damp and mould

The PCA and the BTS will co-host an online webinar for professionals concerning damp and mould, and their effects on health

Willmott Dixon wins place on NHS decarbonisation framework

The NHS decarbonisation framework has appointed Willmott Dixon as a supplier for various projects across England and Wales.

2025 reflections and predictions: Construction industry professionals discuss the year ahead

As energy efficiency and sustainability become ever more pressing targets, what lies in store for the UK construction industry in 2025? Industry experts share their thoughts.

[VIDEO] ‘World first’ hydrogen combustion engine from JCB approved for commercial use

Eleven authorities across Europe have given licensing and approval for JCB's hydrogen combustion engine (HCE), currently in development, to be used in commercial machines.

PM lays out new UK Artificial Intelligence plan

The prime minister has laid out the new UK artificial intelligence plan, intending it to boost the country's industry in the coming years.

CMA housebuilder investigation extended as conclusion not yet reached

The CMA housebuilder investigation has been extended to March, as the evidence gathered so far is not enough to make an informed decision.

Building Safety Levy Implementation: Key changes and details announced

Ben Cheeseman, commercial director at Harwood Building Control, discusses the updated Building Safety Levy and what this means for developers.

Welsh social landlord alliance establish standardised house designs

A Welsh social landlord alliance is set to publish a document with a set of standardised, energy efficient social home designs.

HS2 Kenilworth Bypass enters final phase of construction

Construction of the box structure for the HS2 Kenilworth Bypass has entered the final phase of construction.

Working in cold weather: How can construction employers mitigate risk?

The Met Office has issued cold and icy weather alerts across large parts of the country, therefore construction employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep their workers safe as cold weather prevails across the UK.

HSE issues new stone worktop guidance on the back of calls for ban

New stone worktop guidance has been published by the Health and Safety Executive as the debate for its banning continues.

BSRIA research shows retrofit understanding is too low for decarbonisation targets

The BSRIA have released the results of a survey showing that retrofit understanding may not be enough for the UK's net-zero targets.

Advertisements


BIM

MMC

Construction

NHBC – Warranty and insurance provider for new homes

NHBC is the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes, covering 70-80% of the new homes built in the UK each year.

Our Latest Stakeholders

We bring you the latest news from key industry stakeholders working in the planning, building, and construction sectors.

This includes organisations specialising in architecture, BIM, building control, digital construction, structural warranty and modern methods of construction.