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Reducing diesel reliance on construction sites: Where should smaller contractors start?

Connor Grisdale, senior consultant at Positive Planet, explores how smaller construction businesses can realistically reduce their reliance on diesel.
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Construction software costs more than the subscription for an SME

Assess construction software beyond its licence price, from setup and site adoption to integrations, data access and the practical cost of changing supplier.
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Will green shoots curb construction insolvencies in 2027?

Alastair Robertson, Carly Thorpe and Claire Askew of law firm Walker Morris examine the factors driving insolvencies and the outlook for the construction sector in 2027.
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Scrapping the gas standing charge: Bill relief, not yet heat decarbonisation policy

Dr Jaydeep Bhadra, domestic sector technical manager at CIBSE, examines the potential implications of revisiting gas standing charges, exploring how changes to the way households pay for energy could affect the transition to low-carbon heating.
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More leaseholders will be protected from paying for historic building safety defects

The housing secretary has announced new proposals to help more leaseholders at risk of high bills to fix serious building and fire safety defects.
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How small contractors can win work without investing in AI

Should everyone be using AI? Andrew Preston, Director of Marketplace, argues that for sole traders and small firms, the fastest route to new construction work is often the simplest one.
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Open intelligence: The future of construction cannot be closed

Construction’s future will not be built in closed ecosystems. Open data, interoperable workflows and human-led AI can help teams make better decisions across the building lifecycle.
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Scotland faces apprenticeship crisis as plumbing and heating businesses reduce hires

Rising training costs, financial risks and lack of government support threaten the next generation of Scottish plumbing and heating apprenticeships.
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Social licence will be crucial to meeting the UK’s clean energy goals

Kerry Scott, global lead for environment and society at Mott MacDonald, discusses how developers should use social licence to hone their communications and outreach to gain and maintain the support of their stakeholders.
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4D and 5D BIM need a credible programme behind the model

Why model quantities and construction simulations need reliable scope, rates, programme logic and progress evidence to strengthen 4D and 5D BIM controls.
Building Control News

PAS 9980: A clear and consistent approach to fire safety risks

A revised code of practice designed to improve the consistency in the assessment of external wall fire risks and support proportionate remediation decisions has been published by BSI.
Building Control News

Construction most unprepared for Employment Rights Act changes

Businesses across the construction sector are the most unprepared for the Employment Rights Act 2025, despite relatively high familiarity with the reforms, according to a new survey published by Peninsula.
Planning & Construction News

‘Consent integration’ can bridge the gap between planning and delivery

Viki James, managing director, consents management at Ardent, explains the preparation needed between achieving Development Consent Orders and actually delivering a project.
Health & Safety News

8 key steps to respiratory protection in construction

Respiratory protective equipment has a crucial role in safeguarding construction workers from chronic or even fatal health conditions. Ensuring its effectiveness goes far beyond simply supplying compliant masks, writes Ian Kelsall, RPE technical specialist at Draeger Safety UK.
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Autumn Budget 2026 construction wishlist

The Autumn Budget 2026 is due next week, and it could include a wide number of things - here industry experts share their wishlist.
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Construction underway on £18m Dewsbury Market refurbishment

HBC Construction has officially commenced work on the £18 million redevelopment of Dewsbury Market to create a modern, multifunctional space.
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Right to work: Navigating new responsibilities across construction

Christie Lewis, operations director for TrustID, explains what changes to construction right to work mean for employers and contractors.
Construction Technology News

From design to delivery: How digital technology is transforming landscape architecture

Digital construction can help teams coordinate the conditions urban landscapes need to thrive, carrying reliable information from the first roof survey through environmental analysis, installation, and long-term management, says Phil Allen, chartered landscape architect at PAD Landscapes.
Health & Safety News

Legionella Risk Assessments: Why they matter

A Legionella Risk Assessment is more than just a compliance document; it’s a vital tool for understanding your water systems, identifying risks and ensuring effective controls are in place. But not all Legionella Risk Assessments are the same, writes Sarah Morley of the Water Hygiene Centre.
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Data centres and planning reform: Which route to take

Lee Gordon, partner in the planning and infrastructure consents team at Walker Morris, examines whether recent planning reforms have genuinely accelerated data centre delivery or simply provided an alternative route through the planning system
Building Control News

CIBSE TM59:2026 and the future of overheating assessment

Richard Tibenham, business development manager at IES, discusses the role of CIBSE TM592026 in construction overheating assessment.

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