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The resurgence of PFI contracts: What private companies need to know

Guy Cartwright of Stevens & Bolton examines the risks and costs of PFI contracts – and how construction companies can manage terminations and exits.

Women into Home Building Programme partner with Pathway CTM

The Home Builders Federation has announced a new partnership for their Women into Home Building Programme, making the industry more diverse.

NHBC honours top UK site managers with national awards for raising standards in house building

The UK’s top site managers have been recognised for their dedication to raising standards in house building after winning the most highly regarded competition in the industry.

CMA construction chemicals investigation dropped after a year

A CMA construction chemicals investigation has been dropped with no decision made after spending over a year gathering evidence.

Challenge announcement for the 2025 Big Construction Diversity Challenge

The first 2025 Big Construction Diversity Challenge has been launched to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.

Henry construction administrators seeking to claim back £10m

The Henry construction administrators are taking legal action to claim back £10m that was paid to a director shortly before the company fell.

How EPLI can shield your construction business amid 2025 employment law reforms

Curious about how Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can safeguard your construction business as UK employment law is updated? Read more here.

New ECITB Workforce Census shows struggle in hiring skilled staff

The latest ECITB Workforce Census shows that the skills shortage is affecting hiring in the engineering construction industry.

CMA housebuilder investigation extended as conclusion not yet reached

The CMA housebuilder investigation has been extended to March, as the evidence gathered so far is not enough to make an informed decision.

BSRIA research shows retrofit understanding is too low for decarbonisation targets

The BSRIA have released the results of a survey showing that retrofit understanding may not be enough for the UK's net-zero targets.

Why teaching modular construction in homebuilding skills hubs is key to solving the housing crisis

Dave Dargan, CEO of the Starship Group, discusses how teaching modular skills in homebuilding hubs will be essential to hitting targets.

Transforming traditional marketing and recruitment strategy to diversify the UK construction workforce

Angela Carney, president of the NCBF discusses the skills shortage and creating a more welcoming built environment.

RICS welcomes 143rd President and new Governing Council members

Justin Sullivan joined the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on 1 January 2025 and welcomed 9 new members to the Governing Council.

Keltbray Infrastructure Services renamed to AUREOS

Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd has been renamed AUREOS after being acquired by EMK Capital in August of this year.

Construction insolvencies accounted for 17.4% of all insolvencies in October

Data from the Insolvency Service has demonstrated that there is still a worryingly high number of construction insolvencies.

Gloucestershire heritage programme to boost student number

A Gloucestershire heritage programme has awarded a school with a money prize to take on an extra 50 students in heritage construction skills.

ECITB makes triple appointment of regional chairs

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed three new regional chairs to help drive skills forward in the industry.

Addressing skills gaps in construction through building essential skills

Tom Ravenscroft, founder and chief executive at Skills Builder Partnership discusses how essential skill building can fill the skills gap.

BCIA Young Engineers Network elects new chair and vice chair

The BCIA Young Engineer Network has elected a new chair and vice chair, and is working on their next steps to help young engineers.

Wates boss returns after collapse of business venture

Paul Nicholls has returned to a regional role with Wates after a nearly four-year absence, in which time his startup Real Construction Group went into administration owing around £7m.
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