How important is the UK construction industry to government plans for...
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance North East, discusses the importance of the UK construction industry to government plans.
The role of planning in supporting mental health and wellbeing
To mark World Mental Health Day, Lanpro's director of design Mark Topping explores the impact of preserving green spaces in planning to support better mental health.
UK SME housebuilders facing too many challenges, say HBF
The Home Builders Federation has released a new report examining UK SME housebuilders and the challenges they face restricting delivery.
FMB calls for drastic change in mental health in construction
Mental health in construction is a core topic for today, on World Mental Health Day, as the FMB calls for change in the industry.
Accessibility training sessions highlight need for sharing, not shielding
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, reports on accessibility training experiences that highlight the need to cascade knowledge through organisations.
Why mental health in construction must be treated with the same...
PBC Today sat down with Andrew Kitley, founder and MD of Kitall, to discuss his experience with mental health and how it should be...
Martin Staehr to lead Kier Construction business
As Group managing director for Kier's Construction division, Martin Staehr will sit on the Group’s executive committee and be responsible for the Regional Build, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and KME businesses.
Nick Hutchinson named one of the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious...
Nick Hutchinson, founder and managing partner of Glider, has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025.
Why add Newforma if you already have Procore?
Many firms in the AEC industry rely on Procore as their construction management platform of choice. It’s powerful, comprehensive, and field-proven. So why add Newforma?
CIOB reacts to Irish construction budget 2026
The Irish construction budget 2026 seeks to boost housing in the country and protect growth, with relief for retrofit and VAT.
CIH publishes Welsh housing Manifesto ahead of election
CIH Cymru have released their Welsh housing manifesto, calling on the imminent next government to address the housing crisis.
Thousands of North Sussex new homes finally unlocked
An agreement over water disputes has been settled, allowing 21,000 North Sussex new homes to be delivered in the coming years.
Short training courses in electrical skills are ‘no substitute’ for apprenticeships,...
Scotland’s largest construction trade association has repeated its alert about the rising trend of “six-week wonders” – and expressed dismay that some courses now appear to be offering even shorter training periods in electrotechnical work.
Navigating the costs and challenges of the Building Safety Act’s Gateways
Stuart Binnie, associate director at Rund, highlights key challenges and solutions under the Building Safety Act 2022, including Gateway processes, risk mitigation, and cost management for developers of high-rise residential buildings.
Arsenal considers major Emirates Stadium redevelopment
Arsenal FC is reportedly exploring a significant redevelopment of the Emirates Stadium, potentially increasing its seating capacity and delivering a multi-functional, digital-first stadium.
Enabling works begin on £10bn data centre
Enabling works are now underway on QTS’s Cambois data centre campus in Northumberland, following recent planning approval. The landmark project — the first new-build data centre to achieve National Skills Academy for Construction status — sets a new national benchmark for workforce training and large-scale infrastructure delivery.
Costain wins Trawsfynydd decommissioning contract in North Wales
Costain will deliver decommissioning works at the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station located in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales for the Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS).
Nemetschek Group partners with Stanford CIFE to advance innovation in AEC/O...
The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, today announced a strategic partnership with the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE) at Stanford University, a world-leading research hub transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC/O) sector through technology, collaboration, and innovation.
Breaking down barriers: How digital collaboration can unlock offsite housing delivery
Is the construction industry ready to transform – or just talking about it? A recent Trimble-panel discussion hosted by the Offsite Alliance brought together industry experts to explore how offsite construction methods can deliver on the UK’s (very) ambitious housing targets, the value of the “kit of parts” approach and the move to industrialised construction.
Open letter sent to mayor regarding London housing delivery
The director of Boyer, James Cogan, has penned an open letter to Sadiq Khan addressing falling levels of London housing delivery.
Scheme launched to boost numbers of Scottish women in construction
Scottish women in construction are expected to receive a boost from the Circle Partnership's pilot programme in the country.
Road over HS2 Chipping Warden tunnel re-aligned and reopened
The HS2 Chipping Warden tunnel has reached an important milestone as the A361 is re-aligned and reopened for traffic.
CIOB investigates construction capacity in new report
Construction capacity is being held back in key areas, despite recent government reforms, says the latest CIOB report.
Preparing buildings for increasing wind loads
Lisa Stephens, Product Manager at ROCKWOOL® UK, explores the latest developments in wind load testing in the face of more extreme winter storms.
Actis welcomes call for ‘skill, baby, skill’ to support ‘build, baby,...
Insulation specialist Actis has backed a warning by the NHBC that ‘skill, baby, skill’ is required for the government to achieve its target to ‘build, baby, build’ 1.5 million homes by 2029.
BE Schools Trust launches built environment school resource pack
A new built environment school resource has been launched by the BE Schools Trust to raise awareness of the industry in young people.