Awaab’s Law Phase 2 laid before parliament
Awaab's Law phase 2 has been laid before parliament, describing new laws for social landlords and needing to quickly remediate more dangers.
RIBA Awards spotlight: Canada Water Plot K1 mixes innovative design with...
The Canada Water Plot K1 in Southwark has won a 2026 UK RIBA London Award for exemplary design quality in affordable housing.
Mandatory builder licensing needed more than ever as failed home repairs...
A new Citizen's Advice report adds fresh weight to the FMB's long-running Licence to Build campaign for mandatory licensing of builders.
NISTA releases Major Project Portfolio update
NISTA has published an update to the government's Major Projects Portfolio, highlighting confidence in the majority of projects for delivery.
Poor product data costing UK construction £3.8bn a year
A new report reveals poor product information is undermining productivity, housing delivery and building safety compliance.
Balancing artificial intelligence and human expertise in architectural ironmongery
Learn how architectural ironmongery can balance newfound AI opportunities with more traditional, human-centred practices
Heaven & Hell: Wellness between two worlds
The Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus’ spa extension features a floating annex, with designs courtesy of ALLPLAN's software.
Hinkley Point C nuclear technical verifiers appointed for Decommissioning Fund
Turner & Townsend and NUVIA have been named as the nuclear technical verifiers for the eventual decommissioning of Hinkley Point C.
Restoring compliance. Rebuilding confidence. Strengthening the future.
Over the past year, Restore Compliance has evolved from an ambitious vision into a dedicated, high-performing compliance function.
NAO report says employer engagement is key to construction skills package...
A new report from the National Audit Office says that stronger employer involvement in enhancing construction skills will be critical for the next generation of workers.
10 years of BCM: What has changed in B2B marketing?
The team at BCM discusses what has changed in the world of B2B marketing in the built environment and what to look out for.
Fire safety and building pathology for 10 & 11 Lancaster Gate
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland discusses how their multidisciplinary services made a difference for a development at 10 & 11 Lancaster Gate.
Government boosts unsafe cladding funding
The government has announced funding to support the remediation of lower-rise buildings with unsafe cladding.
Winners of the Roofscape Design Awards 2026 announced
The Roofscape Design Awards celebrate the year’s best trussed rafter and metal web projects, with the 2026 winners boasting some unique and innovative designs.
Data reveals construction workers are at an increased risk of work-related...
Following updated workplace fatality figures from HSE, experts at Astutis are calling for long-term change.
National Housing Bank announces multi-million regeneration and housing plans
The National Housing Bank has announced loans totalling £35m to drive regeneration and housing plans across Salford, Bromley and Ludlow
BSR announces targeted high-risk building assessment approach
The Building Safety Regulator's new approach makes changes to high-risk building assessments to improve standards.
£16.9m rebuild of Bath Fire Station set to transform net-zero buildings
Willmott Dixon has secured the £16.9m rebuild of Bath Fire Station for Avon Fire & Rescue Service at the Cleveland Bridge site.
Do we want damp and mould again this winter?
Cornerstone's managing director, David Bly, discusses the prevention of damp and mould and new implications made by Awaab's Law.
Call for speakers opens for Digital Construction North 2026
Digital Construction North 2026 will bring together thousands from the AECO community for a high-impact day of insight, innovation, and connection at Manchester Central.
Housing dragging construction supply chain down, says CLC
The Construction Leadership Council has released a statement citing housebuilding as they key reason for a stagnant construction supply chain.
Shaping the future of architecture: RIBA announces 32 National Award winners
RIBA has announced the 32 winners of its National Awards, recognising the best of UK architecture and providing insight into the UK’s design and social trends.
Collaborators launch updated CIBSE TM59 guidance to help tackle overheating risk...
The industry now has revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments.
The power of “built in” building control expertise for architects
Georgina Mullen, director at Top 100 international architectural practice Hyphen, explains why compliance thinking must be embedded at concept stage.
Outcry over plans to use accessible loos as overflow option
Ian Streets, NRAC consultant at About Access, looks at how new EHCR guidance will affect accessible loos and gender neutral toilets.
Build Warranty: Rewriting the structural warranty playbook for a faster, safer...
Build Warranty discusses how structural warranty in UK housing can help developments be completed more quickly.