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Is Passivhaus in the UK going mainstream?

Passivhaus Trust co-director, Sarah Lewis, explores how Passivhaus in the UK is taking off in the country's quest for net zero.

The all-seeing eye: Big Data’s strategic edge in UK T&D projects

Big Data analysis enables project teams to move from reactive problem-solving toward proactive risk prevention, writes Shubham Kadam of Burns & McDonnell.

Firms urged to be aware of upcoming asbestos regulation consultation

Clarke Willmott has released a statement urging construction firms to keep up with the upcoming HSE asbestos regulation consultation.

Majority of grey belt developments to be built on undeveloped green belt land

New research from the CPRE countryside charity has found that most grey belt developments are actually taking up untouched green belt land.

Young people to be encouraged into construction through government skill opportunities

Government skill opportunities have been announced to encourage young people not in education, employment, or training, into construction jobs.

Accelerating the UK’s AI readiness

In October, the Connected Places Catapult hosted a roundtable event at the House of Lords, chaired by Lord Timothy Clement-Jones CBE, to discuss how the UK can realise its ambitions to be a world leader in AI innovation.

UK roofer sentenced after ignoring and abusing HSE inspector

A UK roofer has been sentenced after ignoring a HSE prohibition for unsafe roofing work, and then abusing the inspector serving the notice.

Continued government construction skills support needed, says report

A new House of Commons committee report has examined the effectiveness of government construction skills support in tackling the skills crisis.

South Korean research fellows join Birmingham City University to accelerate smart city development

Three early career researchers from South Korea are joining academics from Birmingham City University to drive next-generation urban innovation

Collaboration, teamwork and 4D model construction

Major construction projects are getting harder to deliver. Programmes are more compressed, scopes are larger and more complex, the risk profile is harsher and clients expect fewer surprises. In that reality, how teams plan and work together becomes decisive, writes James Bowles.

November 2025 PMI drops to lowest since 2020

The November 2025 PMI paints a bleak picture of the previous month, with the sharpest drop for several sectors in over five years.

CIBSE ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’ conference explores policy insights and practical strategies

CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance.

Homes England partnership milestone reached with EMCCA

The 10th Homes England partnership has been agreed with the EMCCA, allowing Homes England to better work with leaders in the East Midlands.

Spotlight on schedule: Delivering data centre construction at pace

The AI data centre rush is raising alarm over the construction supply chain’s ability to cope, writes Leon Wright of Turner & Townsend.

Construction material costs the single largest threat to the industry

A survey from SafeSite Facilities has found that most firms rate construction material costs as the biggest issue they face currently.

FMB calls for more support for workers with disabilities in construction

On World Disability Day, the Federation of Master Builders are calling for more inclusivity for workers with disabilities in construction.

AI alone won’t build construction resilience

Artificial intelligence can play a vital role in construction but it cannot replace strong planning and human expertise, writes Nick Gray, chief operating officer for the UK and Europe at Currie & Brown.

While Irish housing shortage worsens, many offices stand empty

The Chartered Institute of Building has released new research finding that the Irish housing shortage could be aided via office conversions.

Homes England infrastructure grant worth £23m to regenerate London

A new Homes England infrastructure grant has been awarded to Transport for London to support up to 30,000 new homes in London.

[VIDEO]Government launches new online appeal service for local planning authorities

The Planning Inspectorate has announced that the new online appeals service is now available to all local planning authorities (LPAs) in England.

Autumn Budget allocating £7.3bn to UK road repair

Money has been put aside for every region in England to tackle at least some of the UK’s road repair backlog Many potholes are set...

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