How machine learning is helping architects design more sustainable cities
Emerging technologies like visualisation and rendering software powered by AI and machine learning enable architects to assess sustainability early in the design process, writes Dan Ring of Chaos.
Planning Inspectorate workers to take industrial action over pay
Planning inspectors and professional staff at the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) are to begin industrial action following a dispute over pay and job evaluation.
Construction industry outlook 2026: The trends shaping how contractors build, budget...
Shanthi Rajan, CEO of Linarc, assesses the construction technology landscape as we head into the new year.
Cautious optimism: Housing outlook, mortgage rates – and what developers should...
After two bruising years of volatility, the end of 2025 finds the UK housing market in a very different place.
Digital Construction Week 2026 opens call for speakers
The eleventh Digital Construction Week (DCW) is now inviting industry voices to speak at the 2026 event at Excel London on 3-4 June.
National Civils Show recap: industry challenges for 2026 and beyond
The National Civils Show took place on 26–27 November in ExCeL London, where we caught up with the industry trends for 2026.
DfE confirms cuts to free schools building programme
The Department of Education has confirmed that around two-thirds of the projects planned under the free schools programme will be cut, with funds redirected primarily to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in mainstream schools.
Building with nature in mind: Why is it needed
The team at the Eden Project reflect on the importance of nature recovery, and building with nature in mind.
Northern Irish construction company fined for unsafe asbestos removal
McGrath Building & Joinery Contracts Ltd, a Northern Irish construction company, has been fined £500 following unsafe asbestos removal.
United Infrastructure to acquire John Wood Group
United Infrastructure will add to its power portfolio with the acquisition of UK transmission and distribution engineering business of John Wood Group.
New Homes England strategy announced
A new Homes England strategy for 2025-2030 has been announced to encourage new and improved collaboration and accelerate homes delivery.
Latest ONS figures see construction output fall by 0.3%
The Office for National Statistics has reported a slow October for UK construction, with both total and monthly output on the decline.
[VIDEO] Local planning inspector recruitment to begin in earnest in new...
The Planning Inspectorate will begin a recruitment drive for local planning inspectors in the new year to tackle the shortage.
From forms to flows: How intelligent data capture can transform field...
There’s a recently developed, more modern way of managing field operations that begins with seemingly simple form submissions and makes the most of data collection from sites.
Product of the Year award win underlines dedication of Payapps’ team
Hear more about Payapps's time at the Construction Computing Awards in London, meeting with some of the outstanding businesses and innovations from across the entire built environment.
Nearly 100% recycled brick now available for retail at B&Q
B&Q are now selling the Kenoteq K-Briq, a nearly 100% recycled brick, supplying bricks to more environmentally conscious DIYers.
Lords Committee deems Building Safety Regulator delays “unacceptable”
Inconsistent product standards, an ageing workforce and "unacceptable" delays at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) are some of the issues identified in a recent House of Lords Committee report.
Construction debris accounted for 830 road incidents over nine months
A press release by National Highways has shown that construction debris has made up over 15% of their road incidents.
AI goes on site: How digital tools are quietly transforming construction...
Artificial intelligence (AI), digital portals and structured data are reshaping how quality is managed – and, crucially, how risk is understood by lenders and insurers.
Planning bodies urge councils to factor climate change in planning
The RTPI and the TCPA are urging local councils to factor in climate change in planning decisions for housing and other projects.
Actis becomes patron of UNESCO World Heritage site
Insulation specialist Actis, whose HQ is in South West France, has become a corporate patron of UNESCO World Heritage site the Canal du Midi - its latest commitment to protecting the environment.
Uncertainty is damaging the Scottish building industry
Paul Mitchell of the Scottish Building Federation has written about how uncertainty is affecting the Scottish building industry.
UK Build to Rent must become mainstream, says LRG expert
Justine Edmonds of LRG has written a statement with her thoughts on the future of the UK Build to Rent sector.
UKGBC report shows focus on resilience in the built environment
The UK Green Building Council's (UKGBC) new report shows the industry is increasingly focused on resilience in the built environment.
Bridge Civil Engineering case study: innovating to prevent site delays
Re-Flow Field Management presents a case study of Bridge Civil Engineering being helped by Re-Flow's software and methods.
How AI is transforming the future of the built environment
Artificial Intelligence has been part of our technological landscape for years, but its capabilities are rapidly advancing. The construction industry, in particular, is witnessing unprecedented changes driven by AI, with technology being used in ways unimaginable just a year ago. Benedict Wallbank, partnerships and digital construction strategy manager at Trimble, discusses further.