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The first installed section of the HS2 Saltley Viaduct

First section of HS2 Saltley Viaduct installed

The first of four sections of the HS2 Saltley Viaduct has been installed, the first part of the replacement viaduct to accommodate HS2 trains.
Building a more resilient future for the industrial and logistics sector

Building a more resilient future for the industrial and logistics sector

Daniel Beadle, associate director at Pexhurst, delves into climate risk for the UK's existing building stock, discussing what the industrial and logistics industry can do to mitigate it and set warehouses up for the future.
With construction administrations rising, cashflow resilience must become a priority

With construction administrations rising, cashflow resilience must become a priority

As construction businesses continue to face mounting financial difficulties, the latest administration figures reveal the scale of the challenge facing the sector. Rising costs, fragile supply chains and persistent cashflow pressures are pushing more firms towards insolvency, writes Ruth Phillips, construction partner at national law firm Shakespeare Martineau.
Ai in construction, especially digital construction, must be used carefully and cannot tackle every problem

AI in construction: When it’s the right tool for the job...

Greg McClelland, co-founder and partner at Onetrace, discusses the best use of Artificial Intelligence in digital construction.
J3 examines UK housing delivery in a new report

Building Tomorrow: UK Housing Delivery Analysis explores the scale of the...

Show House, in partnership with J3 Advisory, has published a new white paper examining the landscape of UK housing delivery.

Couple converting bungalow to family home are hooked on Actis Hybris

A couple renovating their family home love their first experience of using the Actis Hybris product to insulate much of the house
Biodiversity Net Gain is having a largely positive impact on planning, according to developers

Biodiversity Net Gain having positive impact on planning

Research has shown that Biodiversity Net Gain is having a positive impact on environmental planning, according to developers.

The hidden cost you’re not measuring: How planning maturity unlocks profit...

Most contractors carry a hidden cost that rarely appears in project reports yet erodes margin across almost every job: time-related cost risk created by inconsistent project planning.
Government announces new fire minister to create safer buildings

Government announces new fire minister to create safer buildings

Baroness Blake of Leeds has been appointed as the government's fire minister, overseeing fire policy and operations, building safety, and more.
Unlocking the potential of data in construction: Building a common approach

Unlocking the potential of data in construction: Building a common approach

Construction is generating more data than ever, but trusted information must flow across the whole building lifecycle, says Julie Bregulla, chief operating officer at the British Board of Agrément.
Why you can't learn construction skills in a classroom alone

Why you can’t learn construction skills in a classroom alone

Phil Scott of NBS says government routes to technical education are the right ambition, but won't close the construction skills gap alone.
The HBF has warned that more needs to be done to tackle the Planning Staff Shortage

HBF warns planning staff shortage persists despite reforms

The Home Builders Federation has released a report highlighting that more needs to be done to tackle the planning staff shortage.
Government measures to clamp down on cowboy builders

Government measures to clamp down on cowboy builders

The prime minister has vowed to “put cowboy builders out of business”, with new protections forming part of his ‘everyday fixes’.
Newforma discusses project information and project teams

The next step beyond the CDE

As projects become more complex, success will depend on how effectively we connect information, writes James Lawrence of Newforma.

The golden thread applies to every trade – are subcontractors ready?

The golden thread applies to every trade on a higher-risk building. Discover why subcontractors need accurate, location-specific evidence built into daily site workflows.
Building a stronger voice for modular construction in the Benelux

Building a stronger voice for modular construction in the Benelux

John McMullen, PCM, marketing director, Modular Building Institute, discusses MBI’s expansion into the Benelux region and how modular construction is becoming more present than ever in Europe.
London’s next great office buildings are the ones already standing

London’s next great office buildings are the ones already standing

Niall Farmer of Gamuda Land discusses the 75 London Wall office development and why it’s important to protect the city’s historic buildings.
Confidence increasing among architecture practices, RIBA finds

Confidence increasing among architecture practices, RIBA finds

RIBA’s July Workload Index has found that confidence is increasing amongst architecture practices due to a rise in expected workload.
New Material Playbook helps designers and specifiers make better material choices

New Material Playbook helps designers and specifiers make better material choices

Pick Everard has developed new guidance to help project teams identify opportunities to retain, reuse and specify materials more effectively.

10 improvements MJL saw after rolling out Re-flow Field Management (Part...

Discover how Re-flow Field Management has transformed how work is seen, managed and delivered at MJL Group – connecting activity on site with the wider business in real time.
Why the Procurement Act has made contract administration a robust public record

Why the Procurement Act has made contract administration a robust public...

Dr Stuart Kings, NEC4 drafter, co-author of NEC3/4 Practical Solutions, and technical director at Sypro, explores why the digital obligations created by modern procurement frameworks don't stop once a contract is signed.
Why escalating material costs are driving a new wave of structural warranty risk

The margin squeeze: Why escalating material costs are driving a new...

The current trajectory of building material prices has moved beyond a procurement challenge to become a primary driver of latent defect risk.
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Equipment sales remain resilient in a changing market

The first half of 2026 has brought a mixed set of signals for UK construction, but equipment sales have remained comparatively resilient. Construction Equipment Association chief executive Viki Bell draws on insights from leading market experts to examine what the latest figures reveal about demand, investment and the outlook for the rest of the year.
Designing homes that perform for the long-term: The role of engineered wood panels

Designing homes that perform for the long-term: The role of engineered...

Engineered wood panels minimise running and maintenance costs, and reduce environmental impact over many decades.
Housebuilders are queuing behind data centres that may never be built

Housebuilders are queuing behind data centres that may never be built

Major new developments could wait years for a connection due to the increase in data centre projects adding to the queue.
GRAHAM set to deliver modern school rebuild in Basingstoke

GRAHAM set to deliver modern school rebuild in Basingstoke

The rebuild of the Basingstoke school will replace the existing buildings with a single new modern school facility on the current school site.