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Wavin’s Martin Lambley discusses how grey infrastructure has a huge role to play in a green step towards real-world urban climate resilience

The future of our urban centres relies on innovative grey infrastructure

Wavin’s Martin Lambley, global product manager for urban climate resilience, discusses the need for effective, long-term water management and the strong consensus that grey infrastructure still has a huge role to play in a green step towards real-world urban climate resilience.
Georgian style apartment with arched windows around Elephant and Castle area in south London, representing retrofit models

UK retrofit delivery models: Call for clarity in the face of...

The recent findings from the National Retrofit Hub (NRH),  Retrofit Delivery: State of the Nation Review, highlight the urgent need for a unified approach to tackle the complexities of retrofit and building performance improvements.
Re-Flow Highways UK

Digging deep into digital transformation at Highways UK

Read here about Re-flow's latest Highways UK appearance, and their participation in the event from their stand to live talks.
View of the docks before the Govan Graving Docks revamp

[VIDEO] Planned £125m Govan Graving Docks revamp revealed

Plans for Glasgow's Govan Graving Docks revamp have been revealed in a huge brownfield project. Watch the video here to learn more.
The new CBRE director, Ryan Harris

New CBRE director appointed

A new CBRE director of residential development and investment role has been created, with Ryan Harris stepping in. Learn about the role here.
The Guinness Partnership £1bn project will cover social housing in many areas

Guinness Partnership £1bn project seeking contractors

A Guinness Partnership £1bn project is now tendering applications. Read more about the work to be undertaken for selected contractors here.
Sano is responding to the need for sustainable, efficient construction by hosting a series of CPD webinars on hybrid and offsite solutions

Transforming UK housebuilding through innovation: Sano hosts CPD webinars on hybrid...

With the UK government’s housing targets setting an ambitious tone, we are responding to the sector’s growing need for sustainable, efficient construction methods by hosting a series of CPD webinars on hybrid and offsite solutions.
Phillippa Prongué, new executive managing director

New Wates executive managing director appointed

Wates have announced Phillippa Prongué as executive managing director as of 2025. Read more about the appointment here.
Join Build Warranty in examining the UK property market, how it's set to rise in coming years, and how Build Warranty is poised to respond

UK property sales surge to post-pandemic highs amid growing buyer demand...

Join Build Warranty in examining the UK property market, how it's set to rise in coming years, and how Build Warranty is poised to respond.
An abstract image of modern glass buildings in green light representing #GreenSkillsAtCOP

CIOB joins #GreenSkills At COP campaign ahead of COP29 to push...

CIOB’s president, Professor Mike Kagioglou, and head of environmental sustainability, Amanda Williams, will both be attending the COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, later this month. In advance of the event, the organisation has pledged its support to the #GreenSkillsAtCOP campaign.
Inoperable smoke vents can make an already bad situation worse

Inoperable smoke vents due to construction work a real concern

CROSS-UK have issued a red safety alert concerning inoperable smoke vents. Read more about the issue and its causes here.
Retrofitting buildings offers a more carbon-neutral solution instead of constructing new buildings

Retrofit and reuse: a partnership to make the UK green again

Premier Modular's divisional director, Mark Rooney, discusses the advantages of retrofitting over new infrastructure. Read his insight here.
The Blenheim Palace roof restoration is set to begin in 2025

Blenheim Palace roof restoration to cost £10.4m

A Blenheim Palace roof restoration is set to begin in 2025, costing £10.4m. Learn more about the heritage project here.
Baku, Azerbaijan, where COP29 will take place and where the GBC Network have deirected their message

[VIDEO] GBC network calls for boldness at COP29

The GBC network is calling for government and industry to take a bolder stance on buildings at COP29. Read their message here.

The path to adopting AI in construction

Diligent upfront planning holds the key to success, writes Daniel Hewson, data capability manager for Elecosoft.
AI can bring unparalleled advancements to the AEC/O industry, as Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at Nemetschek Group, explains

AI has arrived: Innovation, efficiency and sustainability are being transformed across...

Artificial intelligence promises to bring unparalleled advancements and efficiencies to the AEC/O industry. Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at Nemetschek Group, explains how.
Boyd Group inspects 75 fire doors using cohesive and integrated DorTrak software from Fireco

Fire door inspection using DorTrak software

Boyd Group inspects 75 fire doors using cohesive and integrated DorTrak software from Fireco.
Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, where AtkinsRéalis plans to expand further

AtkinsRéalis to expand in Republic of Ireland

AtkinsRéalis is planning to expand in the Republic of Ireland after 25 years in the country. Read more about their plans here.
Tara Garraty, biodiversity specialist and sustainability scientist at Tunley Environmental, breaks down the Small Sites BNG requirements

Understanding small sites and BNG requirements

Tara Garraty, biodiversity specialist and sustainability scientist at Tunley Environmental, breaks down the Small Sites Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.
The RICS UK Construction Monitor surveyed surveyors, showing that they are generally optimistic about the future

RICS UK Construction Monitor shows positivity for 2025

The RICS UK Construction Monitor reveals that surveyors are positive about the future despite difficulties. Read more about the report here.
The Mast Quay tower blocks will have a decision made on their demolition in December

Decision on Mast Quay tower blocks expected next month

The planning inspectorate has stated that a Mast Quay tower blocks decision will come before the end of 2024. Learn more about the case here.
The construction mineral market is vital for the sector, provind materials such as ready-mixed cement

MPA says the construction mineral market is recovering

The latest MPA quarterly report shows promising signs of a recovering market. Learn more about the stats here.
Contractors are still using spreadsheets to manage payments, despite more accurate and cost-effective automated software alternatives

Applications for payment: Seven reasons to switch from spreadsheets to automated...

Contractors and subcontractors submit, manage and certify applications for payment on a regular basis. However, many are still using spreadsheets to manage the process, despite there being other more accurate and cost-effective automated alternatives.
A BPF merger is in talks, potentially leading to a unified voice for the property market

BPF merger in talks with two other associations

The British Property Federation (BPF) is in talks with the Association of Real Estate Funds and the Investment Property Forum about merging into one group.
Mental health in construction: A construction worker in hi viz vest holds their head in their hand

Making mental health in construction everyone’s issue

Why does the stigma around mental health in construction persist? Sam Downie, managing director of Mates in Mind, examines the causes behind it and how we can break it down
As the inaugural year of the Building Safety Regulator comes to an end, it's time to reflect and look ahead to where improvements might be made

The Building Safety Regulator celebrates its 1st birthday

With 12 months gone since the Building Safety Regulator took charge as building control authority for higher-risk buildings, it’s a chance to look back on the inaugural year, and look ahead to where improvements might be made.