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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.

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Housing can be a catalyst for thriving places

Tom Butler, policy and places adviser at the UK Green Building Council, discusses its new Regenerative Places Framework for Housing.

Infrastructure key to Britain’s industrial development success, CECA says

The government's Strategic Sites Accelerator will help tackle obstacles that leave promising locations waiting for industrial development, says CECA.

Glenigan’s Building Materials Forecast predicts future product demand

Glenigan has announced the launch of Building Materials Forecast, a new subscription service that forecasts future demand for construction products and materials across the UK.

New rules set to help make faster planning decisions

New rules, more staff and digital technology will all help families and businesses get faster planning decisions and cut delays.

Hospitality architects TEREYN secure third consecutive national award following Independent Hotel Show

TEREYN, which specialises in commercially focused design for the hospitality and leisure sectors, has secured its third consecutive Silver Award for Architectural Practice of the Year at the National Building & Construction Awards 2026, just days after exhibiting at the Independent Hotel Show in London.

Construction financial health remains unstable in challenging market

BTG’s latest Red Flag Alert for Q3 2026 has revealed that construction has the second-highest number of businesses in financial distress as the sector continues to face a myriad of cost, supply chain and regulatory challenges.

UPDATE: What the 2026 Autumn Budget means for construction

PBC Today explores policies announced for housing, energy prices, devolution and development announced as part of the Autumn Budget and what they mean for construction.

COP31: Turning climate ambition into action for the built environment

Ahead of her visit to COP31 in Turkey, CIOB head of sustainability, Amanda Williams, shares her thoughts on what the global climate conference could and should deliver for the built environment sector.

Rewiring council housebuilding: A programme for the 21st century

If the government wants a council housebuilding boom, it should give mayors a bigger role, writes Maurice Lange, senior analyst at the Centre for Cities.

Are we asking enough of flooring?

From acoustic comfort to environmental responsibility, Helen Helm of Amtico explores the factors shaping flooring specification in multi-occupancy developments.

House building faces mounting pressure ahead of Autumn Budget as new home registrations slide 13%

Figures released by the NHBC show 26,231 new homes were registered in Q3 2026, down 13% on Q3 2025 (30,279).

‘Consent integration’ can bridge the gap between planning and delivery

Viki James, managing director, consents management at Ardent, explains the preparation needed between achieving Development Consent Orders and actually delivering a project.

Autumn Budget 2026 construction wishlist

The Autumn Budget 2026 is due next week, and it could include a wide number of things - here industry experts share their wishlist.

CIOB reveals winners of inaugural Hub Recognition Awards 2026

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed the winners of its inaugural Hub Recognition Awards.

Devolution could create better opportunities for housing, report says

Mace Consult’s latest quarterly UK Market View highlights the opportunities devolution could create across housing, transport and public services, while warning that greater local powers alone will not translate into projects on the ground.

BESA manifesto presented with goals for housebuilding

The BESA manifesto has been presented at Downing Street, with five recommendations to the UK government to achieve goals.

How early planning in construction changes project culture

Evelyn Long discusses how early planning discipline can improve coordination, productivity, integration, and outcomes for projects.

UK construction market has stabilised, but cost pressures and uncertainty persist

The UK construction market has recovered from the 2020-2023 downturn, but the growth outlook remains subdued and varies by sector, according to a new report from McBains.

The Rise of Reform: What it means for private sector planners

Ben Standing of Browne Jacobson, and Jack Boyce of DevComms, explore the impact of Reform UK on developers and planners.

Winners of RIBA Stirling Prize 2026 announced

Mary Duggan and RUFF Architects have been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026 from for their housing scheme in London.

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