SOCOTEC UK and Ireland acquires major Irish infrastructure firm
Leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services, SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has today announced the acquisition of Lloyds Datum Group (LDG), experts in foundation testing, structural monitoring, geotechnical and environmental systems, headquartered in Belfast.
Building communities, not just buildings – construction’s role in regeneration
Across the UK, construction firms are playing a vital role in regeneration, creating communities that thrive, not just buildings that stand.
Steve Reed “absolutely committed” to 1.5m UK housing target
Speaking to reporters, Steve Reed has re-iterated the government's commitment to the 1.5m UK housing target.
Mitigating impact: The role of sustainability in modern cladding solutions
Simon Buckmaster, Operations Manager from James Hardie, explores the environmental performance of modern cladding solutions.
Data, AI and partnerships: Rethinking infrastructure performance in the built environment
Systems thinking offers a genuine catalyst for infrastructure performance transformation – but powering it up requires honest debate and collaboration across old barriers, writes Robyn Francis of the Smart Cities Council.
Chancellor appoints new planning and infrastructure adviser
Catherine Howard, a planning lawyer, has been appointed by Rachel Reeves as the new planning and infrastructure adviser.
LHC Procurement Group appoints new leaders to boost innovation and social...
LHC Procurement Group is celebrating two new additions to its innovation and delivery teams in Graham Collie and Rory Evans.
Anglia Ruskin University appoints new head of engineering and the built...
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has appointed Professor David Oloke as the new head of engineering and the built environment.
Transformation from the ground up: Rethinking operations in highways and civils
Re-flow discuss their digital construction solutions for highways and civils works, with evidence from use.
Newforma forges strategic channel partnership with TD SYNNEX Datech to accelerate...
Newforma has announced a strategic channel partnership with Datech, for improved Construction project data management.
Mace Construct restructure announced for 2026
A new Mace Construct restructure has been announced, splitting into three units aimed at bringing security and growth.
[VIDEO] UK’s longest rail bridge completed
The UK's longest rail bridge has been completed as a part of the HS2 project over the River Colne and Grand Union Canal.
How AI can help fix construction
Construction is under pressure from thin margins and an overworked, undersupplied workforce. AI can help to make the industry smarter, safer and stronger – but technological adoption must be accompanied by cultural change, writes Hari Vasudevan, founder and CEO of KYRO AI.
Is Build-to-Rent a new market in the UK housing sector?
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance North East, discusses the future of the UK Build-to-Rent sector.
Vectorworks, Inc. and DIALux launch BIM workflow for advanced architectural lighting...
New partnership streamlines BIM collaboration and enhances lighting design workflows through IFC compatibility.
New Stabicad for AutoCAD Mechanical from Trimble boosts productivity and compliance
Trimble's Stabicad for AutoCAD offers enhanced functionality for mechanical professionals with precise designs and streamlined workflows.
Digital twins diverting construction waste from landfill win 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge
A team of students harnessing digital twin technology to tackle construction has been named the winner of the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge.
Mass timber is the perfect circular economy building material
Lamella discusses how the use and re-use of mass timber will be vital to the construction circular economy.
Sir Robert McAlpine secures £450m Manchester spa job
Sir Robert McAlpine has been working on the pre-services agreement for spa resort Therme Manchester and has now been appointed construction manager for the TraffordCity project in Manchester.
Changing the narrative: Building positive mental health in construction
Julia Shervington of Mates in Mind discusses how organisations can tackle the stigma surrounding mental health in construction.
AI ‘set to transform India’s roads’ in drive for growth
By 2047, AI will "transform" India's roads into intelligent, adaptive and sustainable networks that drive growth, safety and net zero goals, according to a new report from KPMG
Why staged construction analysis is becoming a preferred design strategy for...
David Sanderson, Trimble’s analysis and design product manager, explains what Staged Construction Analysis is and its impact on structural engineering practices.
The new KPI in scheduling: Building schedule certainty before day one
Building in schedule certainty from the earliest stages of a project attacks risk and cements control – the ultimate competitive advantage, writes David Hernandez, managing director of Elecosoft North America
What construction buyers can learn from other industries
A variety of industries are embracing new innovations in the digital sphere- from workflows to procurement. Here's how construction can catch up.
Digital Construction North returns for its second year
The countdown’s on for Digital Construction North (DCN), and registration is now open
RICS launches “landmark” global standard on responsible AI use
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published the first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying...