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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.

Actis welcomes first £10bn tranche of social homes funding

Angela Rayner: “Slim chance” of hitting 1.5m new homes target

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Residential weakness weighs on construction despite commercial resilience

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Looking beyond housebuilding targets: Creating communities in the next generation of new towns

Matt Morris, director, Nexus Planning, discusses why community needs must be considered as part of the UK Government’s New Towns programme.

NHBC Foundation: Managing construction in a changing climate

The NHBC Foundation discusses their reports and progress into researching and informing construction and climate change.

BPF finds securing rental planning consent takes up to 15 months

The British Property Federation (BPF) has released research finding that rental planning consent takes 15 months to secure, causing delays.

ACP halts appeals as Digital Planning Service hits phase 2

The new Digital Planning Service has entered phase 2, with most types of appeals needing to utilise it instead of the ACP.

The Sheffield Declaration: Putting principles back into planning

The Sheffield Declaration provides a pathway to healthy placemaking, restoring public and professional confidence in the planning system.

Housing and planning in focus at UK Construction Week London

New regulations and legislation for housing and planning will be at the forefront of UK Construction Week London.

UK construction output grew by 1% in February, ONS reports

The ONS reported that despite UK construction output falling in the previous three months, it actually grew by 1% in February 2026.

Flood risk, planning reform and the evolution of SuDS: A practitioner’s view from the ground

Colin Whittingham of RSK LDE discusses sustainable drainage systems and their key role in mitigating increasing flood risk.

People, policies and pressures shaping Irish construction in 2026

For Irish construction firms, the challenge in 2026 will not be finding work – it will be delivering on promises made by the government.

Leading coastal survey company expands with new English base

SOCOTEC Land & Hydrographic Surveys are expanding their coastal survey services with a new base in Merseyside, Liverpool.

In a crowded construction market, trust is the ultimate differentiator

Discover why effective differentiation starts with strategy and brand positioning, and why trust ultimately becomes the most valuable asset.

Report highlights burdens of rising taxes on construction materials producers

A report from the Mineral Products Association argues the tax burden on UK construction materials producers damages confidence and investment.

Rosehip House recognised for delivering secure supported living

Another home has received recognition in the Secured by Design awards, ATLAS, for excellence in deterring crime through design.

Homes England backs Richborough debt facility to boost planning and housing delivery

Homes England has agreed a multi-million-pound debt facility with independent land promoter Richborough to accelerate planning activity and unlock new housing development sites.

Sir James Cleverly MP announced as keynote speaker at UK Construction Week London

Sir James Cleverly has been announced as a keynote speaker at UK Construction Week, alongside Mark Farmer, Fiona Henderson, and more.

Ecosystem degradation threatens UK security and prosperity

Nature is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a national security risk, writes Dr Macarena Cárdenas, senior adviser, resilience and nature at the UK Green Building Council.

UK Construction Week 2026: The future of construction is accelerating – Are you keeping up?

UK Construction Week 2026 is coming to the Excel in London, promising classic showings and some new features.

Planning appeals reform: Is there still room for the “art” of planning?

Darren Muir, senior director – planning at the Pegasus Group, discusses the intricacies of planning decisions after planning appeals reform.

Construction downturn continues, according to latest data

The Global UK Construction PMI for March 2026 indicates a further deterioration in industry conditions, as a steep drop in housing activity dampens overall momentum.

Safer Places Wales guide launched

The Welsh Government, the Designing Out Crime Group Wales and Secured by Design (SBD) have launched Safer Places Wales to support the prevention of crime through placemaking and urban design.
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