Willmott Dixon appointed for £20.7m Durham Academy redevelopment
Willmott Dixon have secured a contract for the Durham Academy redevelopment, seeing a mixture of new and refurbished buildings.
MPBA: Membership that helps build your business
Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), has dedicated her career to championing a sector that is transforming the future of construction.
The holistic truth: Why a collaborative built environment sector is crucial...
The new Built Environment Futures Assembly aims to bring together diverse voices from across industry, government, professional bodies and education to address the sector’s most pressing challenges
The Code for Construction Product Information’s role in building confidence in...
The introduction of the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) has placed a renewed emphasis on the importance of how product information is managed and shared. With the CCPI scheme designed to improve standards and increase transparency in the industry, Emma Taylor, marketing manager at FSi Promat, discusses why CCPI assessment is essential to building confidence in the fire safety - and wider construction - industry.
From criminology student to CABE president: Meet SOCOTEC’s Zoe Cox
SOCOTEC's Zoe Cox provides insight on her career and past, sharing her remarkable journey to technical training director and CABE president.
Asta 4D: Transform your construction projects with model-based planning and real-time...
Discover how model-based planning and real-time collaboration can revolutionise the way you plan, manage, and deliver construction projects.
CPA echoes warning of missing UK housing targets
The CPA has sent a letter to Rachel Reeves warning that, at the current rate, the construction industry will be missing UK housing targets.
BESA praises new BSR regime for fast progress
The Building Engineering Services Association has praised the new BSR regime for rapid progress on active cases.
South Mimms data centre site sold, paves way for £3.9bn investment
The sale of the South Mimms data centre site by DC01UK to US firm Equinix is the first major step in establishing one of the UK's largest data campuses, with a projected investment value of £3.9bn to follow.
HBF letter to OBR warns that 1.5m housing target will be...
The HBF have sent a letter to the OBR stating that without first-time buyer support, the 1.5m housing target will be missed.
A new approach to inspiring young people in construction
CIOB’s Sophie Cox discusses the organisation’s latest plan to reach more under-18s and spark an enthusiasm for construction that they hope will translate into a new generation of talented professionals.
Nemetschek Group and NTU Singapore partner to advance AI for sustainable...
The Nemetschek Group and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) are partnering to drive AI for sustainable construction.
Everyday scenarios highlight the range of obstacles facing disabled people
A government report released during the summer prompted About Access to pay particular attention to some of the disabling features which people encounter in everyday life, as Ian Streets explains.
Skanska executive shake-up sees HS2 chief leave the board
The Skanska executive shake-up sees redistribution of responsibility for HS2 and for building and engineering services.
Certainty under pressure: Why confidence in construction matters more than ever
Confidence, collaboration and connection- these are all tools that the construction industry can utilise to ensure delivery against a variety of adverse conditions, Currie & Brown have found.
New Industrial Strategy adviser appointed by chancellor
Dr Anna Valero has been appointed as the new Indutrial Strategy adviser, and will advise Rachel Reeves on delivering the strategy's aims.
Sustainable by design: Building greener
ALLPLAN's latest eBook explores practical ways BIM can support sustainable design, from early planning through to prefabrication and reuse.
Choosing the right B2B marketing partner: Why now is the time...
As construction companies must increasing juggle climate commitments, commercial clarity and cultural shifts, the right B2B marketing partner can be key to the balance.
AECOM makes recommendations to boost UK infrastructure delivery
AECOM has made a series of recommendations targeted to boost the UK's infrastructure delivery and the 10-year infrastructure plan.
Social housing regulator CEO to step down
Fiona MacGregor, social housing regulator CEO, has announced she will be stepping down in April next year, after more than a decade.
Eight modular pod homes for the homeless to be built in...
Eight modular pod homes are to be built in Gravesend to provide a space for single homeless people until they can secure permanent housing.
Education secretary sets 2028 deadline for RAAC removal
Bridget Phillipson has set an 2028 deadline for the removal of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 237 affected schools and colleges in England.
CPA Autumn Forecast highlights pre-budget anxiety
The CPA Autumn Forecast shows dreary predictions as the industry anxiously awaits the next budget and delivery rates drop.
Part L in practice: Bridging energy efficiency design and building control
Hertfordshire Building Control's Rachel LeGood explores the changes brought about the 2021 Part L updates- and how the 2025 Future Homes & Buildings Standard goes further on energy efficiency design.
Industrial waste successfully recycled into low carbon concrete roof tiles
A manufacturing trial in Melbourne has produced low carbon concrete roof tiles using coal ash and glass waste, creating a lighter and more fire resistant material.
AEC software: Accuracy, speed – and beyond
Read more about how AEC software like Bluebeam is changing the game for built environment consultants like Ridge & Partners.