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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.
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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.
Building Control News

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.
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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.
Planning & Construction News

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 Control News

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.
Health & Safety News

Grenfell Tower Inquiry: MHCLG case file sent to CPS

Evidence from the Metropolitan Police in their Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, confirms Angela Rayner.
Digital Construction News

Why digital transformation often fails in construction

Mark Green, founder and CEO of Change Rebellion, discusses why the biggest barrier to successful digital transformation in the built environment often isn't the technology, but the people expected to use it.
Energy News

Heat pump handover: What to check before the first winter weather comes

When the first winter weather arrives, knowing which setting to change a heat pump to can matter as much as the equipment specification
Projects

Construction of Peterchurch Primary School completed three weeks early

The project involved constructing a new 1,209m² single-storey primary school on the existing Peterchurch Primary School site, while the school remained fully operational.
Planning & Construction News

PM confirms council housebuilding and UK construction support

Prime minister Andy Burnham spoke at the Labour Party Conference yesterday and made several promises of construction industry support.
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Defence plans at risk as UK industrial space lacks, says RE:UK report

Real Estate:UK has released a report highlighting that 14 million square foot of UK industrial space will be needed by 2030.
Planning & Construction News

Planning permission for new homes reach record low, HBF report finds

New figures published by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) show the number of new homes receiving planning permission has fallen by 21% in the last quarter.
Building Control News

Delivering complex façade remediation in occupied buildings

Shaun McCluskey, operations director at Starfish Construction, discusses the challenges faced during complex façade remediation.
Construction Technology News

AI data centres are going up fast – but can they deliver?

The £100bn data centre boom risks building AI capacity that can’t perform, writes Matt Salter of Onnec.
Energy News

NBS releases BREEAM certification guide

A new BREEAM certification guide has been released for specifiers by NBS working with the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
Digital Construction News

How digital project management reduces carbon waste in construction operations

Digital project management brings the moving parts of a project into a centralised point, helping teams coordinate activities and make timely decisions, writes Lou Farrell of Revolutionized Magazine.
Planning & Construction News

UPDATE: New government first-time buyer scheme confirmed

After a long period of no government support, a new first-time buyer scheme has been confirmed with details to be established at the Autumn Budget.
HR & Skills News

RIBA makes open call to attract LGBTQ+ architects for new exhibition

For LGBT+ History Month 2027, RIBA has invited members to submit work for a new exhibition celebrating the breadth and quality of architecture designed by LGBTQIA+ practitioners.
MMC News

Strength, consistency and versatility from CaberMDF

West Fraser has shared details of their CaberMDF panels, the wide variety of its uses, and its sustainable features.
Building Control News

Building design with climate change in mind

Alex Hill, managing director at Whitecode Consulting, asks what the construction industry can do to combat rising temperatures through building design.

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