How housing retrofit can avoid shallow decarbonisation
The next phase of UK housing retrofit will not be judged only by how many heat pumps, insulation systems, solar panels or ventilation units are installed. It will be judged by whether upgraded homes actually perform: lower carbon, healthier to occupy, resilient in summer, affordable to run and properly commissioned after handover, writes Harshul Singhal, building scientists and doctoral researcher at Brunel University of London.
Industry urges school leavers to pursue construction apprenticeships
As hundreds of school leavers receive their GCSE results, many professionals are urging them to pursue construction apprenticeships.
Gill Kernick appointed as BSR’s independent chair of Residents’ Panel
Gill Kernick will lead the Building Safety Regulator’s Residents’ Panel to provide independent advice to the regulator, ensuring that residents stay at the heart of its work
Last of the HS2 Curzon Street viaducts launched
The final of the HS2 Curzon Street viaducts known as the Curzon Approaches has been launched, with construction to continue in December.
Modular technology: Hidden in plain sight
The next time you buy a coffee, check into a hotel, visit a healthcare facility, stop at a motorway service area or walk into a modern workplace or school, take a moment to look around. Richard Hipkiss, development director at the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers the buildings you use every day — but never knew were modular.
What every commercial developer needs to know about minimum energy efficiency...
What do the government's latest proposals on minimum energy efficiency standards mean for commercial developers and landlords in England and Wales?
Reality capture is moving from collection to continuity
FARO discusses the next challenge in mastering reality capture for construction projects and maintaining a record.
Deregulated ambition: Assessing the structural risks in Reform UK’s housing pledges
Reform UK's housing pledges represent a fundamental departure from the status quo, will they cause more structural risks?
Mansell Building Solutions files for administration
Mansell Building Solutions’ administration notice comes just six months after the company opened a major new headquarters and factory in Oldham.
Glenigan review shows construction industry pipeline boost
The Glenigan construction review presents some good news in the form of mild recovery for the construction industry pipeline.
Latest UK House Price Index indicates overall annual growth of 2%
June’s UK House Price Index indicates that house prices have risen by 0.1% since May 2026 and 2% since last year.
Below ground in a heatwave: How to limit substructure risks on...
Vicky Mastoridou of Groundforce Shorco explores how contractors are coping with substructure risks in UK heatwaves.
Large infrastructure projects succeed if delivery records keep pace
Vivek Sharma, executive director and founding member at Xpedeon, discusses early warning signs of control loss in the HS2 reset and how to prevent this from escalating.
How real-time compliance visibility is changing infrastructure operations
MJL’s experience shows how moving from delayed paperwork to real-time digital checks can improve compliance visibility.
BCIA launches new BEMS Delivery Framework to tackle inconsistency in BEMS...
The BEMS Delivery Framework will create a clearer, more consistent approach to delivering Building Energy Management Systems.
Mates in Mind launch free construction suicide prevention training
The new construction suicide prevention training is free to access, allowing historically at-risk workers to receive important training.
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto celebrates historic design preservation milestone
Following review by Japan's Council for Cultural Affairs, the structure of the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto has retained its status as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
New rules to boost homes near rail stations
New planning rules under the NPPF are designed to boost the number of new homes near rail stations with a 'default yes' decision.
SMEs warn Building Safety Levy will make sites unviable
Over 90% of SMEs responding to the HBF's survey agree that the Building Safety Levy will prevent many sites from being viable.
Planning application set to kickstart landmark regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens
The application is the latest step in delivering the regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens, making it more colourful, vibrant, safer, and inviting.
Construction has changed – but there is more to do
Construction has changed for the better, but the industry needs to make sure the general public knows it is happening.
Step into the future of construction at UKCW Birmingham
UKCW Birmingham is putting digital transformation centre stage as part of The Construction Reset, featuring AI, digital twins, and more.
Pick Everard completes major residential block remediation
A major residential block remediation project has been completed, with nine blocks having their cladding and fire safety updated.
AI in construction: Why AEC firms need AI that fits existing...
AI adoption in construction isn’t about resistance to innovation – it’s about whether AI fits existing workflows, says Nemetschek.
HBF women in construction programme returns
The HBF Women into House Building programme is seeing its ninth cohort this year, supporting women in construction.
CIOB publishes free building regulations guidance for clients
A new guide to help construction clients better understand their responsibilities under building regulations and the Building Safety Act has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building.