Balfour Beatty chief executive to step down later this year
The Balfour Beatty chief executive, Leo Quinn, has announced that he will step down in September this year and Philip Hoare will take his spot.
Plan for Neighbourhoods to invest £1.5bn into communities
The Plan for Neighbourhoods has been announced, with £1.5bn in investment across 75 local areas to boost high streets and healthcare.
Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment: Issue 4.0 update
Issue 4.0 of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment reinforces industry commitments to cutting carbon emissions deep into the supply chain.
Protected status: Navigating the challenges of listed building retrofit
Dr Emma Wells, technical director and head of historic buildings at SLR Consulting, discusses the issues around developing historic buildings.
How to modernise your materials procurement process and remain competitive as...
Although the construction industry outlook for the future continues to improve, it’s important for contractors to keep looking at new ways to remain competitive in an industry that has faced many challenges in recent years.
What you should know about solar farms and their steel structures
Designing the steel structures for a solar farm requires careful consideration many elements. Software tools and structural engineering principles play vital roles in these calculations, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the solar farm’s physical framework.
CIOB calls for more construction careers advice
The CIOB have released research calling for more construction careers advice to bring more young people into the construction industry.
How to choose the right limit of indemnity for professional indemnity...
Whether you’re a consultant, architect, accountant, or engineer, PI insurance protects you from claims related to mistakes, omissions, or negligence in your professional work. But how do you choose the right limit of indemnity for your policy?
Old Oak Common station to boost London economy by £10bn
A new report by HS2 has estimated a huge surge for the economy surrounding Old Oak Common station in the wake of HS2's construction.
The Heat Pump Summit returns to the University of Oxford
The Heat Pump Summit returns on 15 April 2025 at The Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.
NFB call for more focus on UK heat pumps following carbon...
The National Federation of Builders has called for a change in direction for UK heat pumps after the seventh carbon budget.
Rebuilding trust in home energy efficiency
Russell Smith, founder and managing director of Ecofurb, discusses the carbon efficiency of the UK’s housing stock.
AI: The new architecture of project success
Bret Tushaus, VP Product at Deltek, explores the growing role of artificial intelligence the built environment and how to bring these technologies to your construction project.
Government publishes timber in construction roadmap
The new government timber in construction roadmap has been published, working towards decarbonising the industry through use of timber.
Government announces major hospice investments
The government have announced major hospice investments that will result in new major infrastructure and technological upgrades.
FMB State of Trade Q4 2024 shows drop in workloads
The FMB State of Trade Q4 2024 survey shows that issues with skills and costs persist throughout the construction sector.
UK Construction Week and CIBSE unite for key net zero insights...
UK Construction Week (UKCW) is pleased to announce a new partnership with CIBSE for its upcoming event at ExCeL London from 7-9 May 2025.
Breaking through the boom-bust cycle: How Modern Methods of Construction could...
Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, sits down for an in-depth interview with Irish correspondent Carol Tallon on what the new government, and the draft Programme for Government 2025-2030, means for delivery of the built environment.
PAC slams HS2 project and call for ‘fundamental reset’
A new report in which the PAC slams the HS2 project has been released, calling for further interventions to attempt to bring some value.
Government makes response to plan-making proposition
The government has made an official response to the plan-making proposition and reform proposals laid out by a 2023 consultation.
New Towns proposals will require construction recruitment campaign and a focus...
The government's New Towns programme, which recently announced it had already received more than 100 proposals for a potential total of a million homes across the country, will require more skilled labour and speedier construction methods to help it become reality, says insulation specialist Actis.
Industry reacts to Government Grenfell Inquiry response
Several bodies and industry representatives have shared their thoughts on the Government Grenfell Inquiry response on Wednesday.
Construction industry tackles CO2: breaking new ground in emissions control
As the construction sector grapples with mounting pressure to address environmental concerns, London’s pioneering approach to managing emissions from construction equipment is setting new standards for the industry, writes James Bellinger, associate director at Arup.
Taming the subsurface data ‘Wild West’ to support productivity
AtkinsRéalis geoscientist Holger Kessler delves into how increased mapping of the subsurface environment can support the UK's growing productivity drive.
Recycling from box to bulb: Maytoni’s commitment to the sustainable product...
Reduce, reuse, recycle – often to be heard in conversations about sustainability and product lifecycles, but how can it be achieved?
Improving payment practices in the construction industry with retention reporting requirements
New legislation coming into force on 1 March makes it a legal requirement for qualifying companies in the construction industry to report on the proportion of retention monies that they withhold from their suppliers. Bal Manak, construction partner at Square One Law, takes a look at the regulations