Planning, Building & Construction News

Dan Quinn, director of fire at Frankham Risk Management Services, discusses what Approved Document B changes require of developers, designers and building owners when it comes to fire safety.

Fast-paced building and construction materials manufacturing lines sit against a backdrop of slim margins, tight deadlines and continued industry expansion. With fears that new regulations could  jeopardise the drive for efficiency, Rob Ellinor, global building and construction sector manager at Domino, explains how to print EU CPR-compliant GS1 2D codes without compromising manufacturing productivity.

Neil Lawson, managing director & founder, GeoEnergy Design, discusses what’s to come for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in the latest Budget and the implications of this.

Ian De Dobbelaere, commercial project manager at Komatsu Smart Construction, offers insight into how autonomous technology is transforming productivity and why making machines more intelligent could have implications far beyond the industries they operate in.

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.

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.

FMB Northern Ireland is encouraging young people to consider construction careers, with new research highlighting how female role models could inspire the next generation.

Researchers have found that current estimates of energy performance may be underestimating the heat lost from insulated homes.

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

Civil engineering is doing the heavy lifting, but a sluggish housing market and a nervous Treasury mean the industry still has a steep hill to climb, explains Drilon Baca, economist at Glenigan.

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.

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.

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

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.

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a new digital system to manage fire safety information and better understand fire risks across the hospital estate.

Cleo Folkes, lead consultant – real assets at Thrive, discusses the social impact of building affordable homes for communities.

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.

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

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

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.

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