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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 house prices fall in May 2026 amidst growing uncertainty

According to Nationwide’s House Price Index for May 2026, UK house prices fell by 0.6% from the previous month.

Why is construction chasing net-zero while ignoring natural carbon stores?

Tree losses from construction are increasing, deterring the UK's net-zero goals as a natural carbon store, writes Aaron Morley of Ruskins.

Development partnership boosts affordable homes in Yorkshire and the Humber

The Unity Community Development Consortium is empowering housing associations and community groups to build many more affordable homes in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Tender workload increases but projects fail to reach site, report finds

According to a new report by Southern Construction Framework, tender workload has increased markedly over the last quarter, but conversion from tender to site start remains inconsistent.

New home registrations down in Q1 as house builders face ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs and falling demand, NHBC reports

The National House-Building Council (NHBC) has released stats for their new home registrations in Q1 2026 and the patterns seen within.

Rachel Reeves promises economic support for UK construction and infrastructure

Speaking to parliament yesterday, Rachel Reeves made a number of announcements to financially support UK construction and infrastructure.

Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Strategic reforms to accelerate 1.5 million homes target

The UK government has unveiled the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, a cornerstone of its legislative programme designed to unlock the construction of 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.

Public interest in construction shifted to sustainability

Public interest in construction has turned to green spaces and sustainability in construction, says the Landscape Institute.

MHLCG call for evidence for built environment jobs strategy

The Ministry for Housing, Local Communities and Government is calling for evidence to inform a strategy regarding built environment jobs.

Steady hands, open doors: Why UK construction can take the Middle East shock in its stride

Build Warranty discusses the reasons that, despite The Middle East conflict, they are still confident in the UK construction supply chain.

Homes England housing completions at highest number since 2020

Homes England housing completions have reached 40,200, the highest number in six years, and meeting government targets.

Delivering new homes at scale will take a system of housing strategies

Emma Davies and Tom Aram AtkinsRéalis and Mark Powell, EDAROTH, explore the government’s 1.5m new homes target and the challenges facing delivery.

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland strengthens infrastructure capabilities with strategic acquisition of LSTC Group

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland has expanded its inspection services in UK energy infrastructure through the acquisition of LSTC Group.

What’s needed to deliver the 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy

If the UK is to deliver the infrastructure it needs over the next 10 years, the industry needs to change. David Porter, president of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), looks at how asset owners can contribute to this mission.

Cost pressures mounting for construction SMEs

The Chartered Institute of Building and the Federation of Master Builders have released the results of their latest State of Trade survey. CIOB head of policy and public affairs David Barnes reflects on the key highlights and what could be in store for construction SMEs in the  coming months amid ongoing conflicts abroad and policy changes here in the UK.

Manchester celebrates another record year for affordable housing

Manchester City Council has celebrated another record year for affordable housing, four years into its ambitious 10-year housing strategy

Delivering through change: Unlocking councils’ construction pipelines

Council leaders call for a strategic, partnership-led approach to break the cycle of stalled projects.

Construction industry reacts to King’s speech 2026

Several industry leaders have shared their reactions to the King's speech 2026, confirming several key Bills into legislation.

Mild recovery for construction in ONS stats for March 2026

Construction output in March 2026 rose slightly month-on-month, but the quarter as a whole was a disappointing one for the industry.

Insurance backed guarantees vs structural warranties: What’s the difference

Advantage Home Construction Insurance go into detail about the differences between structural warranties and insurance backed guarantees.

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