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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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Procurement opens for £8bn national construction framework

SCAPE has published the Tender Notice for a national construction framework, offering a fully compliant, actively managed procurement route for public sector organisations.

Council housebuilding set for major revival under £39bn programme

Andy Burnham announces £10bn from the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme to support 73,600 new social and affordable homes over the next decade.

Mayoral powers boosted with development green light

Under proposals to be published next week, a mayor will be able to take over key planning applications that affect local growth and direct a council to proceed or refuse them.

Data takes centre stage as Barbour ABI joins UKCW Birmingham

Barbour ABI has been announced as the Official Construction Reset Partner of UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026.

A roof over our head: Assessing the Protecting Built Heritage report

The recent ‘Protecting Built Heritage’ report recommends that reusing historic buildings should be a major part of the UK’s housing strategy.

Building momentum: Why the UK construction sector’s 2026 recovery is built on stronger foundations

The UK construction output is starting to get back on track. Build Warranty discusses the factors causing this and how to capitalise.

Why the built environment needs a viability rethink

Michael Holloway of Urbana on why so many schemes are technically viable, but not genuinely deliverable in practice

Andy Burnham infrastructure boost increases confidence in projects

Analysis from the Association for Project Management has identified an Andy Burnham infrastructure boost of confidence in major projects.

Stamping out rework starts with design

Cliff Smith, executive director of the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI), tells PBC Today about the benefits of reducing error at the design phase – not just in delivery – and how it can provide construction firms with a competitive  advantage.

Glenigan review shows construction industry pipeline boost

The Glenigan construction review presents some good news in the form of mild recovery for the construction industry pipeline.

Latest UK House Price Index indicates overall annual growth of 2%

June’s UK House Price Index indicates that house prices have risen by 0.1% since May 2026 and 2% since last year.

Below ground in a heatwave: How to limit substructure risks on UK construction programmes

Vicky Mastoridou of Groundforce Shorco explores how contractors are coping with substructure risks in UK heatwaves.

New rules to boost homes near rail stations

New planning rules under the NPPF are designed to boost the number of new homes near rail stations with a 'default yes' decision.

Planning application set to kickstart landmark regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens

The application is the latest step in delivering the regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens, making it more colourful, vibrant, safer, and inviting.

Housing market revival key to construction recovery

Allan Wilén, Economics Director, Glenigan, stresses that a stalled UK housing market remains the biggest barrier to an increase in construction activity.

Very little improvement in ONS stats June 2026

A growth in output of just 0.3 % in the three months to June 2026 is the headline figure in the ONS stats June 2026.

Why sports venues present some of the most complex maintenance challenges

Anoop Bhasin of SFG20 outlines maintenance challenges that directly impact safety, compliance and operational performance of sports venues.

Work begins on £13m flood alleviation scheme

A new Environment Agency flood alleviation scheme worth £13m has begun work, replacing old defences on the Stone Row Bridge.

1 in 8 new build homes remain unsold after six months, research finds

new build homes are spending longer on the market as developers resist unnecessary price reductions and instead look to protect scheme values.

Construction bid teams are under more pressure than ever. That won’t change because of AI. But better information just might

Amelie Barrau of OpenAsset discusses how Artificial Intelligence is changing the landscape for construction bidding.

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