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Impact of Part L and the Future Homes Standard on timber frame housebuilding

The Future Homes Standard is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy - and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance.

September 2026 PMI shows slowing contraction

The September 2026 PMI shows a slower fall in activity for UK construction, but the residential sector is showing signs of trouble.

Central section of HS2 Wendover Tunnel completed

The central sections of the HS2 Wendover Tunnel have been connected, with focus now shifting to portals and fit out.

FMB’s Build Academy nominated for national innovation award

FMB’s Build Academy has been shortlisted for a BPIC Network Award, recognising its work connecting young Londoners with construction apprenticeships, employers and real-world industry experience.

Construction of UK’s first robotic infection research laboratory completed in Liverpool

Developed by Tilbury Douglas, the Liverpool Accelerate Laboratory is the UK’s first high-security, automated category three infection research laboratory.

Uncertainty adds almost $2tr to global construction costs as delivery confidence falls

Confidence in the global construction sector has fallen sharply over the past year, as organisations battle escalating cost pressures, supply chain disruption and persistent geopolitical instability.

Timber frame unlocks faster, cleaner homebuilding

Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager at West Fraser, explains how timber frame’s reliability and speed can help solve the housing crisis.

Research shows most and least popular construction apprenticeships

Research from Protectivity has shown which construction apprenticeships are the most popular and in which cities in the UK.

Your First Home scheme needs to be expanded to secondhand homes

New research has urged the government to expand its new Your First Home scheme to secondhand homes to prevent inflated prices of new-build homes.

The construction technology adoption gap isn’t about technology

Girish Bhatia, founder & CEO, ConstructMind Technologies questions whether construction technology has changed the way the industry works.

Discussing inclusive housing on World Architecture Day

Today is World Architecture Day 2026, with the core theme this year being "Housing for All." Here, leading architects share their thoughts.

Construction retentions ban: What to review in your contracts

Proposed changes to construction retentions raise questions about cashflow, existing contracts and responsibility for defects. Find out more here.

Construction company fined over £100k after worker dies in fall from height

An Oxfordshire-based construction company has been fined £120,000 after a carpenter died from a fall from height while carrying out refurbishment work.

Get Britain Building: Better places, stronger communities, and a resilient economy

The government must invest now to Get Britain Building, supporting UK manufacturers, home builders, and local economies at a time when weak demand is driving factory closures and job losses across the construction supply chain.

Travis Perkins warns to prepare for cold-weather construction

Travis Perkins shares advice on how developers and contractors can prepare and handle cold-weather construction.

BIM handover: Write an information brief the operator can use

Useful BIM handover information starts with the needs of the people who will run the building, helping resolve gaps before completion.

Architectural Heritage Fund names 25 standout projects as part of 50th anniversary celebrations

The Architectural Heritage Fund has announced 25 standout projects for its 50th anniversary celebrations. This diverse selection spans the UK and shows what half a century of heritage-led regeneration looks like in practice.

The Building Safety Act is evolving in 2027 – Start preparing today

Nigel Thomas, national specification and projects sales manager at ABB Electrification, discusses changes coming to the Building Safety Act.

Looking beyond construction: Rethinking retrofit’s workforce

Alex Fellowes-Freeman, NHDG chair, argues the sector needs to rethink how it develops, supports and retains its people, while becoming more open to skills and experience beyond retrofit.

The Evolving Needs of UK Roads: Replacing patchwork with long-term planning

Paul Thompson, technical specification and sustainability manager at Wrekin Products, discusses the evolving needs of UK roads.

Building Safety Levy now in effect: Read reactions here

The Building Safety Levy is now in effect as of today (1 October 2026), and several thought leaders have shared their thoughts.

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