Environmental regulation reforms to streamline permit processes
Environmental regulation reforms have been announced today to allow low-risk works to go ahead quickly and smoothly.
Philip Clifford-Brown joins The Build Chain as COO
Previously managing director at Weston Analytics, Philip Clifford-Brown brings over 25 years of tech experience to the role.
Balfour Beatty to build first concert centre in a century in...
Balfour Beatty have been awarded a contract to build the Dunard Centre, the first concert hall to be built in Edinburgh in over a century.
Awaab’s Law finally in effect
New legislation requiring social landlords to take action in dangerous homes has come into effect today, 27 October 2025.
Druids Heath regeneration plan secures outline planning approval
Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee have approved the Druids Heath regeneration scheme, which will bring around 3,500 new homes and infrastructure.
New British Sustainability Competence Standard approved by CIC
The Construction Industry Council has announced the approval of a new British Sustainability Competence Standard.
Avoid complicating field operations: the hidden advantage of smart forms
Site forms often ask questions that don’t apply to the task at hand. For infrastructure businesses working on complex projects – from civil engineering teams installing kilometres of pipeline for wind turbines, to surfacing firms laying recycled asphalt on the busiest motorways in the country – this can slow down work and create confusion.
Deposit Release Bonds: Liquidity for Developers. Security for Buyers.
Unlock working capital, strengthen cash flow and protect your buyers with Advantage's latest Deposit Release Bond.
Measuring fairness, inclusion and respect in the construction workforce
Launched in 2013, the Fairness Inclusion & Respect (FIR) programme at the Supply Chain Sustainability School is committed to empowering organisations in the construction and built environment industry to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce. Dana James-Edwards discusses the latest research on its impact.
Vast majority of new build infrastructure not adopted by public bodies,...
The Home Builders Federation has released a new report showing that just 10% of new build infrastructure is adopted by local authorities.
New investment for the Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor
The Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor is set to receive an additional £500m of investment, including improving rail links.
London emergency housebuilding measures announced
A new package of London emergency housebuilding measures have been announced after several boroughs have reported no starts in Q1 2025.
Storm Benjamin underlines importance of constructing wind-proof roofs, says Actis
Storm Benjamin is the latest meteorological reminder of the importance of constructing roofs which can withstand extreme weather conditions, says insulation specialist Actis, whose insulating breather membrane Boost R Hybrid Roof is BRE-approved for use in even the windiest parts of the UK.
Confidently compliant: the everyday impact of field management software
Across UK infrastructure, software-driven compliance has quietly transformed how teams operate- and nowhere is this more obvious than in field management strategies.
Retrofit Connect: A new chapter for community-led action
Sara Edmonds, co-director of the National Retrofit Hub, discusses Retrofit Connect, which aims to challenge top-down “waterfall” approaches to retrofit by putting communities at the heart of shaping their built environment.
Regulatory bottlenecks threaten housing delivery targets
Across many developed markets, ambitious housing targets are colliding with a growing regulatory logjam.
Balfour Beatty to be prosecuted following nuclear worker death
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has notified Balfour Beatty of incoming prosecution following a nuclear worker death in 2023.
How important is cultural safety in construction?
PBC Today sat down with Kabbe Mjie, winner of the Paul Dockerill Award, to discuss his work on cultural safety in construction.
Two new HS2 road bridge opened in Leamington Spa
Two new HS2 road bridges have been opened near Leamington, allowing traffic to continue as the tracks are put in place.
Vectorworks: changing the game for custom residential projects
In a world brimming with creativity, how can you make the most of the technology at your fingertips to support your residential design process?
Trade associations unite to launch Heat Pump Insulation Guide
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA), the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) and Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and others have joined forces to publish a Heat Pump Insulation Guide.
Put people first: why mandatory competence for builders is essential
In a post-Grenfell world, we need to put people first and mandatory competence for builders is an obvious step. Glyn Thomas casts his eye at this and the other elephants in the room.
Why specialist expertise is essential to preserve the UK’s built heritage...
The nation’s built heritage represents a tangible link to our cultural past. Historic buildings, monuments and landmarks are the architectural legacy of previous generations, demonstrating their styles and fashion, innovations, craftmanship and ability to build with the materials to hand.
Planning reforms allow Falmouth Docks infrastructure project to go ahead
The Falmouth Docks infrastructure project has been given the go ahead, thanks to planning reforms from the Plan for Change.
The UK’s new homes scheme: Why it must be the moment...
Gordon Miller, of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, discusses the issues holding businesses back from delivering new homes.
New AI regulation blueprint to speed up planning approvals
Technology secretary Liz Kendall will announce a new blueprint of AI regulation at the Times Tech Summit, relaxing some rules in testing conditions to drive innovation and growth.