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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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King’s Speech sets out several key bills that will shape the construction sector

The construction industry is set for further change following the announcement of key legislation during the King’s Speech, including the Remediation Bill and the Energy Independence Bill.

National Housing Bank invests £100m into Build-to-Rent fund

Starlight Investments UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II has secured a major investment from the National Housing Bank (NHB), supporting the delivery of 6,000 new homes across the UK.

PM announces plan to nationalise British Steel

In a speech yesterday, the prime minister announced that the nationalisation of British Steel could be completed this week.

Rain garden demonstrates sustainable flood management system

Rain gardens, a sustainable flood management system, has been installed at a primary school to help prevent flooding in heavy rain.

25% of construction SMEs facing mounting payment pressure, data warns

A quarter of calls to The Director’s Helpline for financial advice this year have been from construction SMEs, the highest from any sector.

UK construction activity slumps under economic pressure

The latest RICS construction monitor has shown that conflict in the Middle East has greatly affected UK construction activity.

Centre for Construction Best Practice expands academic network with Cambridge appointments

The University of Cambridge’s Department of Engineering and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership have formally joined the Centre for Construction Best Practice’s Academic Advisory Group, marking another important step in CCBP’s growth as it continues to build momentum across the built environment.

Data centre growth will be defined by supply chain, not demand

The data centre market is entering a phase of unprecedented growth – but its trajectory will be shaped less by demand and more by the industry’s ability to deliver, writes Nikki Venetsanakis, head of advanced tech UK & Europe at RLB.

HBF say housebuilding cost grown by £76,000 since 2020

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report stating that housebuilding costs have risen by £76,000 due to new policies.

Middle East clouds CPA Spring Forecast 2026

The CPA Spring Forecast 2026 casts a gloomy picture in light of recent global events, with overall output expected to fall.

A new era: UKCW London returns as part of construction industry super event

UK Construction Week returns to Excel London from 12-14 May with this year’s event set to be bigger than ever.

Third Make it Happen conference taking place in May

Next month will see the third Make it Happen conference, run by a consortium including the Royal Town Planning Committee.

CLC calls for price rise explanations in construction supply chain

The co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council warn of future difficulties for the construction supply chain.

Construction industry productivity faces ‘paralysis’ as Middle East conflict drives uncertainty

Construction industry productivity risks becoming stuck in a ‘paralysis’ over economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, according to new research by Pick Everard.

A national scheme of delegation: Greasing the wheels or standardising the slowdown?

Barney Ray, associate at Nexus Planning, discusses the government’s proposed reform of planning committees and the challenges this proposes.

The voices shaping construction are taking the stage at UK Construction Week

From 12–14 May at Excel London, the industry’s most influential voices come together across UK Construction Week, Futurebuild and the Stone & Surfaces Show.

Local authority-developer JVs can change housing delivery fortunes

The government’s target is to deliver 1.5m new homes by 2029. Public servants on the frontline of delivery have spoken out – and it’s not good news for the housing minister. Jonathan Parker, development director at national procurement specialist Pagabo, dissects the nationwide survey report titled Building 1.5m Homes – Is It Achievable?

The unintended consequence of reform: A slower, more defensive planning system

The scale and relentless pace of planning reform is making the system harder, not easier, to navigate. James Clark, partner in the developer team at law firm Foot Anstey, examines how the government can tackle this nervousness.

Ushering in a new era of innovation in procurement frameworks

Procurement frameworks can play a key role in navigating public sector challenges, writes Graham Collie of LHC Procurement Group.

Talking about high quality placemaking is not enough – it’s down to delivery

Mike Reader, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment and Member of Parliament for Northampton South on why more needs to be done to drive quality in housing.

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