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Mental health in construction is among the worst in any industry
Health & Safety News

The construction industry must step up to tackle the mental health...

The Manchester town hall refurbishment will upgrade the Grade 1 listed building
Projects

Manchester town hall refurbishment to cost another £95m

The building safety backlog is being tackled nicely as Gateway 2 applications are slashed
Building Control News

Building safety backlog cut down as BSR attempts to keep promise

Glasgow, the home of the Glasgow Chinatown shopping centre
Projects

Plans for £160m Glasgow Chinatown redevelopment unveiled

The Energy Company Obligation scheme is due to be cut from March 2026
Energy News

Low-income families at risk as government cuts Energy Company Obligation (ECO)...

AI in modular buildings can reduce energy waste by nearly 90%
MMC News

Research finds AI in modular buildings can drastically cut energy waste

The Building Safety Act is affecting many SMEs, say the BESA
Building Control News

SME firms “overwhelmed” by building safety act, say BESA

Several industry representatives have reacted to the Autumn Budget 2025
Planning & Construction News

Construction industry bodies react to Autumn Budget 2025

A new interim Planning Inspectorate chief executive has been appointed
Building Control News

New interim Planning Inspectorate chief executive announced

The worker fell from height through a skylight opening similar to that pictured
Health & Safety News

Company fined over £16,000 after employee fell from height

The Autumn Budget must support first-time buyers, says Emma Ramell of the HBF
Planning & Construction News

HBF: The chancellor’s Autumn Budget must prioritise housing viability and first-time...

Moving to new towns, such as Telford (pictured) is still an unpopular idea among the British population
Planning & Construction News

62% of Britons do not like the idea of moving to...

Ipswich, near where the Port One Technology Park is located
Projects

Plans submitted for Phase 2 of massive Port One Technology Park...

HR & Skills News

Is the UK’s construction culture crushing the talent pipeline?

Warm Homes Plan funding may be cut in the Autumn Budget
Energy News

Industry bodies call for continued Warm Homes Plan funding

Northern Irish construction costs are preventing many homeowners from getting the work they need
Planning & Construction News

Northern Irish construction costs affecting homeowners, say FMB

UK masonry is at a pivotal point, according to Keirh Aldis
Planning & Construction News

“A pivotal moment” – Why the government must support UK masonry

The RTPI is hoping the Autumn Budget will provide support for UK planners
Planning & Construction News

RTPI publishes how Autumn Budget can provide support for UK planners

The landfill exemption tax proposal would mean businesses would need to pay to fill quarries with waste materials
Planning & Construction News

FMB calls for scrapping of the landfill tax exemption

The Impact and Places Partnership will target underdeveloped areas
Planning & Construction News

New Homes England Impact and Places Partnership established

Planners leaving the profession will make achieving government goals more difficult
Planning & Construction News

A fifth of planners leaving the profession with no replacements

The environmental housing report details that government targets are achievable
Planning & Construction News

Environmental housing report supports government 1.5m homes target

A default yes planning permission for homes near railways could unblock thousands of homes
Planning & Construction News

“Default yes” for planning permission for homes near train stations announced

The HBF say that a return of the Help to Buy scheme would support government finances
Planning & Construction News

HBF call for return of Help to Buy scheme to support...

A construction mental health code of conduct would help ensure the mental health of many workers improves
Health & Safety News

Industry leaders join forces to support construction mental health code

Construction tax rises may just stifle growth, says industry leader
Planning & Construction News

Industry leader warns against Autumn Budget construction tax rises

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