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RIBA International Prize 2026 shortlist revealed

Four projects have been shortlisted for the RIBA International Prize 2026, which recognises outstanding architectural work from around the world.

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UK construction activity slumps as economic and geopolitical pressures continue

Glenigan’s April Construction Index shows a sharp drop in project starts across all sectors, driven by global conflict, economic uncertainty, and falling investor confidence.

£1.2bn Severn Trent tunnelling framework open for tender

The Severn Trent tunnelling framework covers tunnelling, drilling, and shaft works in England and Wales.

£2m Social Housing Innovation Fund backs new pilot projects

£2m will fund 20 innovative schemes across England to resolve social housing issues faster, including the use of new AI tools to improve support for tenants.

RIAS: Scottish architecture needs targeted interventions from government

Stuart Hay, ofthe Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS), discusses how the new Scottish government can help architects.

Planning appeals simplified via new route for written representations

A new simplified planning appeals process means that applications must provide all evidence from the start, making the process quicker.

March 2026 PMI maintains slow-but-steady nature

The March 2026 PMI shows a continued slow growth, but global tensions are making for a gloomy mood for the coming year.

National Housing Bank launches

Homes England has launched its company, the National Housing Bank, and the company has already made its first investment.

Fragmented planning risks slowing New Towns delivery, report finds

New report findings backed by senior members of parliament highlight how better data and collaboration can support delivery of England’s largest housebuilding programme in 50 years.

Construction SMEs facing insolvencies, despite continuous growth

A report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found that despite market growth overall, construction SMEs risk buckling under growing cost pressures.

Barhale establishes first Toronto base

Barhale Canada Inc will lead the company’s planned growth nationwide, with a particular focus on clean and wastewater resilience, stormwater management and advancing the company’s Low Carbon Solutions offering.

£165m road improvement fund to help unblock housing

Transport links across England are set to benefit from an extra financial boost from the road improvement fund.

New planning reforms and Warm Homes Bill to take centre stage at UK Construction Week London

UKCW London will run alongside both Futurebuild and The Stone & Surfaces Show to create the UK’s Built Environment super event, attracting over 25,000 industry professionals.

Turning 2026 construction marketing strategy into measurable impact

For many construction marketing professionals, the final weeks of last year were spent deep in planning mode. Budgets were agreed, priorities set, channels selected and targets signed off. On paper, the 2026 marketing plan is likely robust, well considered and aligned to wider business goals. The challenge now is not strategy. It is execution.

House building difficulties persist, despite Steve Reed’s encouragement

Steve Reed spoke at the House Builder's Conference, encouraging home builders, but other attendees were not so hopeful.

Emergency housebuilding measures for London put in place

The pack of emergency housebuilding measures for London has been put in place after being announced last year.

The role of the architect – 40 years of change and what comes next

Philip Waddy, council member of the ACA, discusses the role of the architect and how they fit into the built environment.

National Federation of Builders and NCA launch campaign against invoice fraud in construction

Invoice fraud is one of the most common and costly forms of financial crime affecting individuals, families and businesses- and construction is one of the most vulnerable industries.

Town plan-making measures come into force today

New town plan-making regulations have been put into effect today, with updates to regulations not touched since 2012.

Industry reacts to publication of the Future Homes Standard

The Future Homes Standard was published yesterday, much to the joy of many industry leaders. Here, we see what some have to say.

93% of new build homeowners would recommend their builder

The Home Builders Federation has released the results of a survey, showing the majority of new-build homeowners are pleased with their home.

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