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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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Construction industry reacts to Prime Minister’s resignation

Here we list the construction industry's reaction to the prime minister's resignation and look at what has transpired under his leadership.

Government makes £50m critical minerals investment

The government has announced a £50m critical minerals investment as part of the Critical Minerals Strategy.

Glenigan’s Summer Construction Forecast indicates recovery is on track

Glenigan’s Summer 2026 Construction Forecast indicates sector resurgence in 2027, despite a painful start to the year.

FMB warn of heat wave project delays this weekend

The latest FMB and CIOB survey shows that heat wave project delays is the top cause for delays in the second half of 2025.

Welsh housing supply must increase to unlock opportunities, says HBF

A new report from the Home Builders Federation reveals that increasing Welsh housing supply this Senedd term could unlock huge opportunities for local economies and public services

NFB questions £9bn unspent developer contributions

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has released a new report tracking unspent developer contributions and calling for policy change.

Irish construction market facing rising cost pressures and intensifying competition, report finds

A new report published by Turner & Townsend reveals that Ireland’s construction market remains resilient, with strong activity levels supported by housing delivery and public sector investment, but faces growing pressure from rising costs, intensifying competition, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Monthly construction output moving glacially in ONS stats April 2026

The latest ONS stats for April 2026 show an extremely slow monthly growth, but slightly more optimism in the long term.

Slow decision-making could cost construction firms £1.1bn a year

UK mid-market property and construction firms could be missing out on around £1.1bn in additional annual economic output because key decisions are not being made quickly enough, according to new research from advisory firm FRP.

Editor’s view: Do people trust the construction industry?

In this editions of the Editor's View, Matt Brundrett dives into the importance of consumer trust and its impact on the economy.

Government must rethink its approach to planning policy, charities say

A coalition of charities has warned that the government's approach to planning policy “risks the worst of all possible worlds”.

The King’s Foundation and UBE launch Regional Building Foundation to revolutionise housebuilding

The Regional Building Foundation will help create walkable, characterful neighbourhoods, delivered in line with placebuilding principles.

Government should stop raising the cost of building homes so that more houses can be built

The executive director of the Home Builders Federation, David O'Leary, writes for PBC Today to discuss the rising costs of building homes.

PM meets with mayors to address construction blockers

The prime minister has met with mayors across the country to address construction blockers and devolved local powers.

May’s construction PMI highlights a tough month for the sector

May’s construction PMI has revealed that activity slowed at the sharpest pace in six months and saw a steep fall in new work.

Cambridge East land acquisition to create 10,000 new homes

The latest Cambridge East land acquisition by Homes England will see more than 10,000 new homes created, and proposes a new skills hub.

How to unlock urban brownfield for the logistics last mile

Jonathan Childs and Ian Bracey from Pell Frischmann discuss why urban brownfield sites are key to easing the increasing pressure on the UK logistics industry.

Cambridge Development Corporation launched to boost growth

The Cambridge Development Corporation has been launched to boost Greater Cambridge regeneration, including housebuilding.

Largest and most comprehensive SME homebuilders survey captures state of UK housebuilding

A new survey captures the state of the UK’s SME housebuilding sector as geopolitical uncertainty and the UK macroeconomic environment continue to weigh on the market.

Council tax on empty homes damaging SMEs, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation have released a new report investigating council tax on empty homes and its effects on SME developers.

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