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Discover the latest in lighting technology and building solutions at LiGHT...
LiGHT 26, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification, returns to the Business Design Centre, London, on 18 and 19 November 2026.
How design firms can maximise A&E profits with smarter resource planning
For architecture and engineering leaders, resource planning needs to influence the fee and programme before either is agreed, according to Deltek’s latest white paper.
First phase of construction completed at Broomhill Junior School in Nottingham
The first phase of the Broomhill Junior School rebuild delivered a new two-storey junior school, built with a steel frame and designed to DfE Specification 21 requirements.
CITB New Entrant Support Team celebrates milestone of over 13,500 apprenticeships
The CITB's New Entrant Support Team has supported 7,230 employers and 3,925 existing apprentices, with another 5,000 starts expected by the end of the 2026-27 Financial Year.
Planning reform will decide whether the UK housing recovery lasts
Max Hayes, research, associate director at Cavendish, explores how planning reform, affordability and returns will shape the UK housing recovery and create opportunities across housebuilders and building materials.
Approved Document B: Why finding out late is the real risk
Dan Quinn, director of fire at Frankham Risk Management Services, discusses what Approved Document B changes require of developers, designers and building owners when it comes to fire safety.
Compliance without compromise: Managing product traceability in building materials manufacturing
Fast-paced building and construction materials manufacturing lines sit against a backdrop of slim margins, tight deadlines and continued industry expansion. With fears that new regulations could jeopardise the drive for efficiency, Rob Ellinor, global building and construction sector manager at Domino, explains how to print EU CPR-compliant GS1 2D codes without compromising manufacturing productivity.
Thermographic surveys: Predictive maintenance for solar panels
Quinton Quayle, director of Quayle Industries Ltd, goes over the importance of thermographic surveys for solar panels.
Anticipating the customer journey opens the door to good design
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says insight rather than innovation is the key factor to achieving inclusive design from the outset.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the Budget: What a cut would...
Neil Lawson, managing director & founder, GeoEnergy Design, discusses what’s to come for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in the latest Budget and the implications of this.
Automation in construction is shifting
Ian De Dobbelaere, commercial project manager at Komatsu Smart Construction, offers insight into how autonomous technology is transforming productivity and why making machines more intelligent could have implications far beyond the industries they operate in.
CITB launches consultation to reform construction skills system
The CITB is looking for feedback on new plans to reform the construction skills system, which will create clearer and more flexible routes for people to enter construction.
Why thinking about drought and flooding as separate issues just isn’t...
Jon Fawcett, head of technical at Keyline Civils Specialist, asks why flooding and drought are treated as separate issues when they stem from the same fundamental problem.
Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning
Data centres generate significant amounts of heat, which could give them a much bigger role to play in the UK’s wider energy system. But success requires a shift in perspective, argues Bryony Evans of design consultancy chapmanbdsp.
From feasibility to operation: Why heat pump performance is won before...
Heat pumps work. But achieving an efficient heat pump installation requires considerably more than selecting the right machine. GeoEnergy Design explains why the decisions made long before a heat pump is switched on can determine its performance for decades to come.
Build Intelligence: Better market data, better development decisions
Build Warranty’s Construction Intelligence launch highlights the relationship between market evidence, building control and technical assurance.
How public procurement could be a powerful tool for tackling the...
To build future capacity within the construction industry we must look to public procurement, argues Graham Collie, director of product innovation at LHC Procurement Group.
Students and women in Northern Ireland encouraged to consider construction careers
FMB Northern Ireland is encouraging young people to consider construction careers, with new research highlighting how female role models could inspire the next generation.
Home insulation schemes could be underestimating heat loss, research finds
Researchers have found that current estimates of energy performance may be underestimating the heat lost from insulated homes.
Lessons from the first New Hospital Programme scheme: A consultant’s view
Joanne Hardwicke, Associate Director at EDGE, reflects on what’s to come for the New Hospital Programme following the opening of its first facility.
Civil engineering surge offsets weakness across construction sectors
Civil engineering is doing the heavy lifting, but a sluggish housing market and a nervous Treasury mean the industry still has a steep hill to climb, explains Drilon Baca, economist at Glenigan.
How choosing the right structural warranty provider can reduce risk and...
In a changing landscape for housebuilders, working with an experienced warranty partner is a key aspect of effective risk management.
Highways UK: Bring your field operations questions to Re-flow on stand...
Highways UK 2026 runs on 14 and 15 October at the NEC Birmingham, and the Re-flow Field Management team will be on stand E11 both days.
Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite surge in PPA...
New research has revealed that local authorities are increasingly relying on additional fees from developers to resource the planning process, while delays continue to hold up deadlines for new housing.
New digital tool helps organisations navigate the Building Safety Act
digital tool has been launched that gives organisations tailored guidance on their likely obligations following the changes brought into force by the Building Safety Act.
Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB
New FMB analysis has revealed the cost of hiring a rogue builder across the North, making a stronger case for mandatory builder licensing to protect against these traders.