Modular by design: Turning architecture into a manufacturing system
Kris Droszcz, CEO of Rebel DFMA LLC, delves into lessons from hospitality and student housing projects with modular design across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Government confirms incoming construction jobs plan
Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that a government-backed construction jobs plan is in development to tackle the skills shortage.
What needs to happen to finally tackle the housing crisis?
We need an honest conversation about what it will take to deliver the government’s housing ambitions, writes Rachael Williamson, director of policy, communications and external affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing
The project-operations gap: Distinguishing the static foundation from the dynamic frontier...
The built environment routinely treats the project-to-operations gap as a single, uniform problem. In the first of a two-part series, Justin Kirby, founder of Start with Smart, explores whether the vagueness of the term "digital operations" is part of the issue.
Construction should review labour supply chains ahead of Right to Work...
The new Right to Work rules, introduced under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, will significantly expand obligations beyond traditional employees and could expose construction firms to civil penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker if they fail to carry out the required checks.
Action is required to improve mental health in the workplace
Julia Shervington of Mates in Mind shares a call for action for the construction industry to tackle mental health in the workplace.
The growing plastic waste crisis: Why construction must rethink its material...
Oliver Lawton, co-founder of the Copper Sustainability Partnership, explores the reliance on plastic waste in construction and why its environmental impact must be considered.
Digital Waste Tracking update: what you need to know
Re-Flow offers an update on digital waste tracking and how it can impact how businesses deal with waste in their projects.
Housing causes big drop in August 2026 PMI
The August 2026 PMI by S&P Global shows another sharp contraction, especially in residential, the same for the 20th month in a row.
Why Historic Environment Record (HER) costs are rising, and what that...
Rob Bourn, founder and managing director of Orion Heritage, discusses Historic Environment Records and how it affects developments.
Why successful regeneration is measured in decades, not developments
Chris Wheeler, national head of development (regeneration) at Willmott Dixon Developments, explores why successful regeneration depends on understanding local priorities, measuring long-term outcomes and focusing on the legacy a project leaves behind.
CITB announces support for deaf awareness training in construction
The training, supported by CITB’s Industry Impact Fund, will bring together lived experience, behavioural science, health and safety expertise, and industry insight to create practical, impactful deaf awareness training.
ECITB funds construction robotics skills in Cumbria
The ECITB has awarded a quarter-of-a-million pounds to developing a construction robotics skills centre in Cumbria.
Designing for longevity: How sustainable materials can shape modern build projects
Anna Gibson, product manager at EGGER UK, shares how material specification, responsible sourcing, and manufacturer choice can help project teams design for longevity and improve whole-life sustainability.
Blinkered accessibility approach taken to building’s masterplan
Making buildings accessible and understanding the customer journey should be a common theme in any department, organisation, and masterplan
CIOB and CIH publish new damp and mould guidance for social...
The two institutes have partnered to update damp and mould guidance in light of more recent developments and requirements.
Retrofit procurement guide to create jobs and build green skills
New guidance to help housing associations and local authorities use retrofit procurement to create local jobs, tackle green skills shortages, strengthen supply chains and diversify the workforce has been unveiled.
How can the industry put the next stage of digital construction...
Nick Leach, director of digital construction, Sir Robert McAlpine, explores whether construction has the capacity to use digital tools effectively.
Nima Nicolas Aase appointed as new T&T regional managing director
Nima Nicolas Aase has been appointed the new Turner & Townsend (T&T) regional managing director for Europe, taking over from Patricia Moore.
Timber frame housebuilding: A low-carbon journey from forest to front door
Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager, West Fraser UK, discusses the process and benefits of using timber frames in housebuilding
Crises in the market mean thousands of UK homes won’t be...
Iwona Hovenko, senior Real Estate and European Housing Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, examines the volatile current state of the UK housing market and how this could affect building targets.
Digitalisation & AI Stage agenda revealed for UK Construction Week Birmingham...
The Digitalisation & AI Stage brings together some of the sector’s leading digital, data and technology experts at the NEC Birmingham.
We need more than just aircon to cope with a changing...
Britain is baking again. But before the country bolts a cooling box to every wall, the construction industry needs to ask if it’s got it right about building design, says Sunil Pandita, chief division officer Planning & Design and Digital Twin Business Unit, Nemetschek Group.
Evolving BIM standards don’t make today’s training obsolete
As discussions around proposed revisions to ISO 19650 continue, some organisations may be questioning if now is the time to invest in training. But Mike Tofton, BIM and digital construction lead at the BRE Academy, says the fundamentals of good information management have not changed.
Linear Heat Detection: An early warning system for solar panel fires
LGM Products discusses their Linear Heat Detection solution and its benefits in detecting fire risks before they become uncontrollable.
Building a workforce for the next era of construction
Construction faces rising retirements, while at the same time AI is reshaping the skills the industry needs. Arman Gukasyan, founder and CEO of Revizto, argues that rather than tackling these issues separately, the answer lies in a connected workforce strategy.