RICS Construction Monitor Q2 2026 shows recovery, but industry is not...
The RICS construction monitor for Q2 2026 shows a persistent unequal construction worklaod balance, but optimism has grown.
Could modular construction create more opportunities for women?
Modular construction broadens the range of roles visible within the industry, and that has implications for women entering and progressing through construction careers.
Closing the gap between structural analysis and steel detailing
ALLPLAN discusses how structural analysis and detailing can be made quicker with an efficient, continuous workflow.
Carbon reporting: Is it time to get ahead?
Join Re-flow's free webinar, ‘Why waiting for carbon reporting enforcement could cost you’, on 8 September at 2pm.
Future Homes Standard: Building future homes requires future-ready infrastructure
Daniel Camm, group environment & sustainability leader, GTC, discusses the infrastructure challenge related to building future homes.
Glenigan data shows UK construction activity remains “firmly stuck in neutral”
Glenigan data highlights that the UK construction sector remains firmly stuck in neutral, struggling to shift gears as a host of international and domestic socioeconomic headwinds strike it from all sides.
Homes England makes investment in Sunderland City regeneration
Homes England is allocating £27.7m to the Sunderland city regeneration of the the Sheepfolds neighbourhood, including 350 new homes.
Outdoor tradespeople urged to take precautions as another UK heatwave approaches
Research from Protectivity has revealed where and when outdoor tradespeople face the most dangerous working conditions, with 12 August coming out as the most dangerous day of the year.
RIBA announces Neave Brown Award for Housing shortlist
This year's candidates for the Neave Brown Award demonstrate how affordable and social housing can combine architectural excellence and sustainable interventions.
Consultation launched on ARB Prescribed Examination
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to the ARB prescribed examination, simplifying the pathway for non-UK architects.
Construction’s cash flow crisis: Why confidence in the numbers may be...
Jonathan Cooper, of The Director's Helpline, discusses how construction cashflow may be the sector's biggest vulnerability.
UK construction decline slows for the first time in four months
The S&P Global UK Construction PMI rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June, marking the highest reading since March.
The proposed ITB merger must be a reset, not a rebrand
Jemma Carmody, executive director of CECA Yorkshire & The Humber, shares her thoughts on the best route forward for the potential CITB and ECITB...
Local councils respond to new planning decision rules
The new ‘National Scheme of Delegation’ will come into force on 31 October, which will determine how planning applications are decided.
How much extra does Passivhaus cost to build?
A new report shows that the capital cost uplift of Passivhaus standard buildings can be as low as 2%, amongst the wider benefits of the standard.
Shortlist announced for RIBA Reinvention Award 2026
Four projects comprise the RIBA Reinvention Award 2026 shortlist, recognising outstanding reuse of existing structures.
Fit for today, safe for tomorrow: Why fire door hardware installation...
The installation of fire door hardware is the point at which compliance and performance either come together or fall apart, explains Karen Trigg of Allegion UK.
Changes to government bidding assessment to impact contracts
An upcoming shift to the government bidding assessment process has been announced today, transforming how companies are picked for public jobs.
No.10 North: Why a new approach to urban security must match...
Lucy Ketley, sales and marketing director at ATG Access, explores how No.10 North could change Manchester’s physical security requirements and what this could mean for future infrastructure planning.
Asset Intelligence: The discipline that starts on site and outlasts the...
Asset Intelligence is the discipline that ensures the people responsible for buildings can find, trust and act on the information they need to keep them safe, compliant and performing.
Build-to-Rent starts plummeting as Real Estate:UK warns of viability issues
The Build-to-Rent market has suffered as starts on-site plummets nearly 80%, and Real Estate:UK warns of a viability crisis.
Why open ecosystems matter for Europe’s infrastructure
Nathan Marsh, regional executive and SVP, EMEA, Bentley Systems, discusses th eupgrades needed to maintain Europe's infrastructure.
Help to Buy schemes caused housebuilding rate to double, says HBF
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has released a report urging the government to give support to first-time buyers.
Assessing long-term bridge damage with artificial intelligence
Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have created an automated computer vision system that tracks and measures bridge damage over time using routine drone inspections.
RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize 2026 shortlist revealed
The shortlist for the RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize 2026 has been announced, with six young architects potentially taking the prize.
Why technology alone won’t make construction safer – true site safety...
Eleanor Thomas, senior co-ordinator (south west) at Southern Construction Framework, discusses why collaboration and communication are critical to construction site safety.