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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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1.5m homes target will not be “defeated,” says housing secretary

Angela Rayner has said that she "will not be defeated" in her commitment to the 1.5m homes target by 2029, despite difficulties.

Britain doesn’t just need more homes, it needs better places

Professor Ashley Wheaton of the University of the Built Environment discusses the launch of the Regional Building Foundation, a new initiative to revolutionise housebuilding by replicating the proven success of place building communities throughout the UK.

New mayor needs to address Manchester housing crisis, say HBF

The new Home Builders Federation manifesto says the new mayor will need to address the Manchester housing crisis.

Less than 1% of people respond to local plan consultations, say RTPI

The Royal Town Planning Institute has released research finding that barely half of a percent of people respond to local plan consultations.

Utility infrastructure is not a back-office function

Planned multi-utility infrastructure will be critical to defining the future of housebuilding, writes Anthony Lowe, construction director at GTC

Structural warranty, underinsurance & lender scrutiny: Getting the fundamentals

In construction and development, structural warranty protection is often wrongly treated as a final administrative step.

The missing piece of leasehold reform: Why stewardship must shape the next phase of housing policy

David Goldberg, CEO, POD Management, explains why leasehold reform must go further to improve the condition of residential buildings.

How climate differences affect new developments

Andrew Mitchell, group design project manager at Wain Homes, discusses how regional climate differences affect the way new homes and developments need to be designed

Construction industry reacts to Andy Burnham speech

Several industry leaders have made their voices heard in reaction to Andy Burnham's speech as he prepares to govern the country.

Funding cuts are coming for roads and energy – here’s what it really means

The road and energy sectors will be directly affected by increased funding for the defence sector, says Re-flow

What England can learn from Scotland’s housebuilding industry

Scotland has, over time, reshaped the fundamentals of housing delivery – how homes are constructed, who builds them, and how confidently the system moves toward its targets.

Glenigan construction review shows mixed figures across the industry

The July 2026 edition of Glenigan’s construction review shows that the industry is on the road to recovery but is struggling to establish a stable footing.

UK Construction Week Birmingham resets to reflect sector’s changing needs

Planning is already well underway for the 11th edition of its sister event, UK Construction Week Birmingham, returning to the NEC this autumn.

Construction finance teams are losing a working day every week to payment admin

Piero Macari, VP of product corporate payments at Corpay, discusses the challenges faced by construction finance teams surrounding structural payment.

Construction legal blockers to be removed in judicial reforms

The government has announced a consultation on measures to reduce and minimise construction legal blockers for major projects.

ONS stats May 2026: Construction output continues to recover

According to the latest Office for National Statistics data, construction output increased by 1.6% over the three months to May

Pride in the Job 2026

For over four decades, Pride in the Job has showcased best practice and recognised excellence within the home-building industry.

Sarah-Jayne Pizzie joins UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026

UK Construction Week Birmingham announces that Sarah-Jayne Pizzie from the Ministry of Justice will be joining the growing line-up of influential speakers this September

MPs say unused historic buildings could help hit 1.5m homes goal

According to MPs, nearly half of the government’s 1.5m homes target could be met if vacant historic buildings were utilised.

Why England is set to miss its housebuilding target

Local-level chaos is punching holes in the government’s housebuilding target, warns James Clark, partner in the planning and environment team at national law firm Foot Anstey.

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