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ONS stats: Construction output falls 1% in second quarter

The decrease marks the second consecutive decline in the three-monthly series of construction output, indicating there could be a grim future ahead for the industry.

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£16.5m refurbishment of Huddersfield Market underway

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First phase of construction completed at Broomhill Junior School in Nottingham

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CITB launches consultation to reform construction skills system

The CITB is looking for feedback on new plans to reform the construction skills system, which will create clearer and more flexible routes for people to enter construction.
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Why thinking about drought and flooding as separate issues just isn’t working

Jon Fawcett, head of technical at Keyline Civils Specialist, asks why flooding and drought are treated as separate issues when they stem from the same fundamental problem.
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Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning

Data centres generate significant amounts of heat, which could give them a much bigger role to play in the UK’s wider energy system. But success requires a shift in perspective, argues Bryony Evans of design consultancy chapmanbdsp.
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Students and women in Northern Ireland encouraged to consider construction careers

FMB Northern Ireland is encouraging young people to consider construction careers, with new research highlighting how female role models could inspire the next generation.
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Home insulation schemes could be underestimating heat loss, research finds

Researchers have found that current estimates of energy performance may be underestimating the heat lost from insulated homes.
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Lessons from the first New Hospital Programme scheme: A consultant’s view

Joanne Hardwicke, Associate Director at EDGE, reflects on what’s to come for the New Hospital Programme following the opening of its first facility.
Planning & Construction News

Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite surge in PPA fees

New research has revealed that local authorities are increasingly relying on additional fees from developers to resource the planning process, while delays continue to hold up deadlines for new housing.
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New digital tool helps organisations navigate the Building Safety Act

digital tool has been launched that gives organisations tailored guidance on their likely obligations following the changes brought into force by the Building Safety Act.
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Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB

New FMB analysis has revealed the cost of hiring a rogue builder across the North, making a stronger case for mandatory builder licensing to protect against these traders.
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The low-spec Section 106 home is running out of road

Joe Billingham, chairman of Prosperity Group, discusses Section 106 and why the government's consultation on standard agreements is aimed at the wrong bottleneck.
Digital Construction News

Construction has always trusted its gut to choose suppliers – data is changing that

Neeral Shah, founder and CEO, YardLink, argues that construction needs to adapt more quickly to digital transformation and outlines the role data can play in deciding where to get suppliers from.
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Medway NHS Trust introduces digital fire safety management across the site

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a new digital system to manage fire safety information and better understand fire risks across the hospital estate.
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Proving the lasting value of Britain’s social and affordable housing ambitions

Cleo Folkes, lead consultant – real assets at Thrive, discusses the social impact of building affordable homes for communities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Infrastructure maintains lead in October Glenigan Construction Index

The October Glenigan Construction Index shows struggles for most sectors in the industry, but infrastructure remains a strong point.
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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.
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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.

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