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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 Week London returns with new “super event” format to reflect industry’s scale and ambition

After celebrating its 10th anniversary last year, UK Construction Week London will come together with Futurebuild from 12–14 May at Excel London, creating the UK’s largest event uniting the entire built environment, where every stage of a project gets decided.

UK leasehold reform: What’s changing and why it matters

Simon Brooks, partner at law firm Browne Jacobson, examines the draft UK leasehold reform legislation and its implications for the industry.

How instability, budgets and the skills crisis impact modern UK procurement

Emma Mottram, director of operations at EN:Procure, explains why a people-led approach is more important than ever for modern UK procurement.

Supporting responsible architecture: In the public interest

Alan Kershaw, the chair of the Architects Registration Board, highlights the steps being taken and the importance of responsible architecture.

Innovation in the construction industry: Curiosity as a competitive edge

The greatest barrier to innovation in the construction industry today is not technology or cost, but mindset, argues Andrew Fettes-Brown of Rider Levett Bucknall.

How are tensions in the Middle East affecting UK construction?

PBC Today investigates how the escalating conflict between Iran, the US, Israel, and others will affect the UK construction industry.

Slow growth for UK construction, as international conflicts loom

The March 2026 edition of Glenigan's Construction Index reports slow-to-no growth in most verticals, against a backdrop of international conflicts that may further challenge UK construction.

Cutting social value would be a false economy for housing

Dropping social value from public sector procurement may sound like a simple way to cut costs, but in housing it would come with a heavy price, writes Graham Collie of LHC Procurement Group.

RIBA exhibitions for 2026 celebrating James Sterling and others announced

The RIBA exhibitions 2026 have been announced including a celebration of the renowned architect James Stirling's life and work.

An uneventful 2026 spring statement for construction

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her 2026 Spring Statement, with little to nothing substantial for the future.

Planning permission law: Recent appeal considers hillside incompatibility

Cathryn Tracey and Sarah Sutherland from Burges Salmon LLP, discuss recent developments in planning permission law.

HBF finds unspent developer contributions grew by £1bn

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has released updated research finding that unspent developer contributions have grown to £9bn in a year.

RIBA commits to improving UK architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a statement saying the UK architecture profession is in need of reform.

UKCW London announces over 25 key partnerships

UK Construction Week London has secured key partnerships with over 25 trade bodies and associations ahead of its event at Excel London (May 12th-14th), including the Federation of Master Builders, CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) and the Carbon Trust.

New nutrient neutrality mitigation project tackles challenge for housing developers

After five years in effect, nutrient neutrality is still a slow-moving process, but the NRC and RSK Biocensus have joined forces to develop a potential solution.

Bidding open for Homes England housing programme

Bidding is now open for the Homes England Social and Affordable Homes programme, helping to fund providers.

Bouygues sues DfE over framework contract edge-out

Bouygues is suing DfE for what they claim is an unfair result on their test for a framework, with a slim margin of just 0.13%.

New statement of purpose and ethical code launched to ‘restore confidence in planning’

The 'Sheffield Declaration' has been developed by the TCPA and University of Sheffield, with over 50 students, researchers and practitioners involved.

ARB five-year strategy will continue building on Grenfell findings

A new ARB five-year strategy has been released, building on the safety and reforms set in the last one, and focusing on professionalism.

Editor’s view: Reform UK’s construction agenda – Policy shift or political rhetoric?

On the back of their press conference, PBC Today editor Matt Brundrett investigates Reform UK's construction agenda and its pros or cons.

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