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Why Ofgem’s data centre connection fee is really a readiness test

How Ofgem’s proposed connection fee could reshape the UK data centre...

Elliott Meighan, energy solutions consultant, Equity Energies, explores the impact of the Ofgem connection fee on the construction industry and why it favours readiness over finance
Why rising snag reports could signal better quality control, not worse building standards

Why rising snag reports could signal better quality control, not worse...

Amid new building regulations, snag reports could rise; however, it may be evidence of better engagement in the building process.
Rendering of the Thornbury Health Centre

Morgan Sindall appointed to build £16.9m Thornbury Health Centre

Morgan Sindall have been appointed to build the Thornbury Health Centre for £16.9m, on the brownfield site of the original hospital.
Housing market revival key to construction recovery

Housing market revival key to construction recovery

Allan Wilén, Economics Director, Glenigan, stresses that a stalled UK housing market remains the biggest barrier to an increase in construction activity.
Industry encouraged to join charity walk to attract more women in construction

Industry encouraged to join charity walk to attract more women in...

The charity walk is a public commitment from contractors, consultants and supply chain partners to redefine the construction industry and build a better future for women in construction.
The ONS construction stats for June 2026 show slow movement

Very little improvement in ONS stats June 2026

A growth in output of just 0.3 % in the three months to June 2026 is the headline figure in the ONS stats June 2026.
The UK built environment has a competence proof problem

The UK built environment has a competence proof problem

Jonny Millard, managing director of UK Fire Door Training, explains how better, standardised approaches to evidencing competence could help improve compliance and ultimately create a safer built environment.
Earned settlement for construction migrant workers is changing

Navigating earned settlement: What construction employers need to know now

Joanne Hennessy, head of business immigration at law firm TLT, covers navigating earned settlement for construction migrant workers.

New research exposes the cost to construction finance teams of outdated...

To shine a spotlight on the challenges they’re facing, application for payment software provider Payapps surveyed senior financial leaders across the UK
Construction skills strategies must become more place-based, says CITB

Construction skills strategies must become more place-based, says CITB

Construction workers are becoming less willing to travel long distances for employment, highlighting the need to develop localised workforces to support local employers with their training and skills strategies.
Why sports venues present some of the most complex maintenance challenges

Why sports venues present some of the most complex maintenance challenges

Anoop Bhasin of SFG20 outlines maintenance challenges that directly impact safety, compliance and operational performance of sports venues.
The HS2 Solihull Viaducts

Three HS2 Solihull viaducts completed

Three HS2 Solihull viaducts have been completed, marking another step to completing the West Midlands stretch of the line.
Heat networks are entering a new phase – and projects need to catch up

Heat networks are entering a new phase – and projects need...

Joseph Lazell, partner, building services at Cundall, explores how the UK's evolving heat network policy and regulations are changing the way developments are designed and delivered.
Trimble explores automation in mechanical engineering

Work smarter, build better: How automation is transforming mechanical engineering

Brad Freeman, MEP solutions specialist at Trimble, breaks down some of the digital tools and features available to engineers.
Technical skills are to be offered to children as young as 14 soon

Vision to offer technical training to 14-year-olds welcomed by Actis

Actis has written to show their support of Andy Burnham's announcement to encourage secondary school students into technical training.
Skinningrove, located near the coast as pictured, will see the flood alleviation scheme

Work begins on £13m flood alleviation scheme

A new Environment Agency flood alleviation scheme worth £13m has begun work, replacing old defences on the Stone Row Bridge.
Clancy Consulting administration set to wipe legacy liabilities

Clancy Consulting administration set to wipe legacy liabilities

Clancy Consulting has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators in a restructuring move to shed historic liabilities and safeguard its civil and structural engineering business.
Passivhaus Trust welcomes Scotland’s Passivhaus equivalent policy

Passivhaus Trust welcomes Scotland’s Passivhaus equivalent policy

The Passivhaus Trust has welcomed the progress made by Scottish Building Standards to move towards a Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy.
Construction in education would encourage a third of Londoners into the sector, say the FMB

FMB calls for more construction in education

The Federation of Master Builders is calling for more construction in education and to give pupils a chance to meet a tradesperson.
1 in 8 new build homes remain unsold after six months, research finds

1 in 8 new build homes remain unsold after six months,...

new build homes are spending longer on the market as developers resist unnecessary price reductions and instead look to protect scheme values.
Eleco's Asta Vision and Asta Powerproject have helped Eleco with their projects

Errigal achieves project excellence with Asta Vision and Asta Powerproject

Eleco showcases how Errigal utilised Asta Vision and Asta Powerproject to boost their projects and sustainability.
Construction fatalities are still higher than any other sector

Construction fatalities still higher than any other sector

Data from the Health and Safety Executive has found that construction fatalities are still higher than any other sector.
Expert interview: Turning European policy into opportunity for modular construction

Expert interview: Turning European policy into opportunity for modular construction

The Modular Building Institute has retained Kellen to support its European government affairs and industry representation efforts
Avon Combined Electrical Services files administration notice

Avon Combined Electrical Services files administration notice

Just a year after opening its London office to target bigger projects, Avon Combined Electrical Services has announced its intention to appoint administrators.
Construction bid teams must face an increasingly complex series of hurdles

Construction bid teams are under more pressure than ever. That won’t...

Amelie Barrau of OpenAsset discusses how Artificial Intelligence is changing the landscape for construction bidding.
Landmark child health technology centre completed in Sheffield

Landmark child health technology centre completed in Sheffield

Work has completed on The Spark – home of the National Centre for Child Health Technology, with the facility set to become operational later this year.