Unlocking the potential of data in construction: Building a common approach
Construction is generating more data than ever, but trusted information must flow across the whole building lifecycle, says Julie Bregulla, chief operating officer at the British Board of Agrément.
Why you can’t learn construction skills in a classroom alone
Phil Scott of NBS says government routes to technical education are the right ambition, but won't close the construction skills gap alone.
HBF warns planning staff shortage persists despite reforms
The Home Builders Federation has released a report highlighting that more needs to be done to tackle the planning staff shortage.
Government measures to clamp down on cowboy builders
The prime minister has vowed to “put cowboy builders out of business”, with new protections forming part of his ‘everyday fixes’.
The next step beyond the CDE
As projects become more complex, success will depend on how effectively we connect information, writes James Lawrence of Newforma.
The golden thread applies to every trade – are subcontractors ready?
The golden thread applies to every trade on a higher-risk building. Discover why subcontractors need accurate, location-specific evidence built into daily site workflows.
Building a stronger voice for modular construction in the Benelux
John McMullen, PCM, marketing director, Modular Building Institute, discusses MBI’s expansion into the Benelux region and how modular construction is becoming more present than ever in Europe.
London’s next great office buildings are the ones already standing
Niall Farmer of Gamuda Land discusses the 75 London Wall office development and why it’s important to protect the city’s historic buildings.
Confidence increasing among architecture practices, RIBA finds
RIBA’s July Workload Index has found that confidence is increasing amongst architecture practices due to a rise in expected workload.
New Material Playbook helps designers and specifiers make better material choices
Pick Everard has developed new guidance to help project teams identify opportunities to retain, reuse and specify materials more effectively.
10 improvements MJL saw after rolling out Re-flow Field Management (Part...
Discover how Re-flow Field Management has transformed how work is seen, managed and delivered at MJL Group – connecting activity on site with the wider business in real time.
Why the Procurement Act has made contract administration a robust public...
Dr Stuart Kings, NEC4 drafter, co-author of NEC3/4 Practical Solutions, and technical director at Sypro, explores why the digital obligations created by modern procurement frameworks don't stop once a contract is signed.
The margin squeeze: Why escalating material costs are driving a new...
The current trajectory of building material prices has moved beyond a procurement challenge to become a primary driver of latent defect risk.
Equipment sales remain resilient in a changing market
The first half of 2026 has brought a mixed set of signals for UK construction, but equipment sales have remained comparatively resilient. Construction Equipment Association chief executive Viki Bell draws on insights from leading market experts to examine what the latest figures reveal about demand, investment and the outlook for the rest of the year.
Designing homes that perform for the long-term: The role of engineered...
Engineered wood panels minimise running and maintenance costs, and reduce environmental impact over many decades.
Housebuilders are queuing behind data centres that may never be built
Major new developments could wait years for a connection due to the increase in data centre projects adding to the queue.
GRAHAM set to deliver modern school rebuild in Basingstoke
The rebuild of the Basingstoke school will replace the existing buildings with a single new modern school facility on the current school site.
Construction businesses closing capacity gap with agentic AI
New research from the Futurum Group shows construction companies are closing the workforce capacity gap with a sharp shift toward digital workers powered by agentic AI
The Construction Reset: UKCW Birmingham returns with bold new theme and...
As the industry enters a defining period, UK Construction Week Birmingham has unveiled a bold new theme and focus, The Construction Reset, to act as a positive catalyst to help kickstart a golden age for the sector.
UKCW Birmingham sets out agenda for a smarter, more sustainable construction...
UK Construction Week Birmingham features a packed programme designed to encourage fresh thinking, showcase innovation and support the industry's drive towards a more productive, sustainable future.
Technical education is only half the answer to construction’s skills challenge
Andy Burnham’s plans to put technical education on a more equal footing with academic routes could help change perceptions of careers in construction. But Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director of Seddon, argues that inspiring more young people must be matched by the industry’s capacity to train them.
UPDATE: Draft London Plan published to boost housebuilding
Sadiq Khan has published the new draft London Plan, in which focus in on boosting the economy and boosting affordable housebuilding.
Timber frame assembly begins at affordable housing development in Rugby
The first timber frame structures have been assembled at the £26m affordable housing development at Projects Drive in Rugby.
Transformative lighting preserves Maisonneuve Library’s architectural heritage
A sensitive, transformative lighting scheme at the Maisonneuve Library in Montreal has redefined how the building’s rich architectural heritage is experienced after dark.
Procurement opens for £8bn national construction framework
SCAPE has published the Tender Notice for a national construction framework, offering a fully compliant, actively managed procurement route for public sector organisations.
Sustainable design shapes new £15.2m Belper community health centre
A new £15.2 million community health centre in Belper, Derbyshire, has been designed with sustainability at its core, incorporating renewable energy, responsible material sourcing and BREEAM standards.