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Resilient delivery starts with better Project Information Management

From design models to approvals and correspondence, construction projects generate vast amounts of information. Managing that data effectively is now a competitive differentiator.
FARO®, a business of AMETEK®, Inc recaps a successful 2025 and optimistically looks ahead in anticipation of 2026

FARO 2026: Looking back and ahead

FARO®, a business of AMETEK®, Inc recaps a successful 2025 and optimistically looks ahead in anticipation of 2026.
AI and automation aren’t just buzzwords; they’re transforming how subcontractors source, compare, and purchase materials

How AI and automation are streamlining material buying

When it comes to buying materials, the construction industry is undergoing a major shift — one led by technology. AI and automation aren’t just buzzwords; they’re transforming how subcontractors source, compare, and purchase materials.
Mental health in construction is among the worst in any industry

The construction industry must step up to tackle the mental health...

Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Seddon Construction, shares why mental health in construction is particularly difficult for self-employed workers.
The Manchester town hall refurbishment will upgrade the Grade 1 listed building

Manchester town hall refurbishment to cost another £95m

The Manchester town hall refurbishment has been delayed again to 2027, with an extra £95m added to the budget.
The building safety backlog is being tackled nicely as Gateway 2 applications are slashed

Building safety backlog cut down as BSR attempts to keep promise

The building safety backlog of Gateway 2 applications has been slashed significantly, due to the BSR's new Fast Track Process.
SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed a new Centre Point System for installing flat panels across both steel and aluminium subframes

SFS Centre Point System launched to enhance accuracy, appearance and the...

Building on its well-founded reputation as a manufacturer of cladding support systems and high-performance fasteners, SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advance, user-friendly new Centre Point System for installing flat panels across both steel and aluminium subframes.
Contractors can’t afford to waste time on back-and-forth deliberation with subcontractors over valuations and supply chain payments

Shifting from spreadsheet stress: Grove Mechanical Services embraces technology to streamline...

The fast-paced nature of the mechanical and electrical (M&E) sector and the pressure to shorten project deadlines means contractors can’t afford to spend unnecessary time on administrative tasks or on back-and-forth deliberation with subcontractors over valuations and supply chain payments.
Photo taken in London, United Kingdom, representing the need for a warm homes plan

Actis pushes for speedy Warm Homes Plan publication following budget move

This week’s budget announcement that a scheme designed to fund energy efficiency measures for those on low incomes will not be renewed next year means the government’s delayed Warm Homes Plan must be published in early 2026, says insulation specialist Actis.
JP Morgan's new Canary Wharf HQ would house 12,000 staff and be the biggest office building in London, for around £3bn

JP Morgan reveals plans for biggest office building in London

JP Morgan's new Canary Wharf HQ would house 12,000 staff and be the biggest office building in London, for around £3bn.
Glasgow, the home of the Glasgow Chinatown shopping centre

Plans for £160m Glasgow Chinatown redevelopment unveiled

Plans for a redevelopment of the Glasgow Chinatown shopping centre have been revealed with a £160m investment.
The Energy Company Obligation scheme is due to be cut from March 2026

Low-income families at risk as government cuts Energy Company Obligation (ECO)...

In the Autumn Budget, the Energy Company Obligation scheme was quietly set to be cut from March 2026, triggering anger in the retrofit sector.
Young colleagues working in the office, representing model-based planning

Heralding a new era of active model-based planning

White paper reveals how planning teams can visualise construction sequences and identify clashes before they become on-site problems.
Sustainable Artificial Intelligence AI Energy, renewable energy source, battery technology, green energy

How machine learning is helping architects design more sustainable cities

Emerging technologies like visualisation and rendering software powered by AI and machine learning enable architects to assess sustainability early in the design process, writes Dan Ring of Chaos.
AI in modular buildings can reduce energy waste by nearly 90%

Research finds AI in modular buildings can drastically cut energy waste

New research has discovered that using AI in modular buildings can reduce user-driven energy waste by up to 87%.
How effective email governance protects building safety and construction professionals from liability while meeting golden thread standards

Building safety compliance starts with email management

How effective email governance protects building safety experts and construction professionals from liability while supporting golden thread requirements.
The Building Safety Act is affecting many SMEs, say the BESA

SME firms “overwhelmed” by building safety act, say BESA

The BESA spoke at the London Build Expo and used research to highlight the struggles SME firms face with the Building Safety Act.
Several industry representatives have reacted to the Autumn Budget 2025

Construction industry bodies react to Autumn Budget 2025

Yesterday, Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget 2025, putting an end to speculation. Here, we have compiled several industry reactions.
A new interim Planning Inspectorate chief executive has been appointed

New interim Planning Inspectorate chief executive announced

A new interim Planning Inspectorate chief executive has been announced in Graham Stallwood, until a new permanent replacement is found.
Data lake Big Data Warehouse Data Lake Platform Analytics Technology, representing Generative AI construction

Building a strong AI blueprint starts with smarter questions

Generative AI should augment, not replace, human decision-making - but it can only do so with the right blueprint, writes Gaku Ueda, CEO of Mode.

Home building Masterclass series reaches 15,000 delegate milestone

A Home Builders Federation (HBF) initiative, the NHBC Masterclass series offers fully funded training courses delivered by experts in their field covering roofing, bricklaying and dry lining. Aimed at professional tradespeople looking to keep up to date with the latest industry practices, they provide practical skills and improved knowledge to support the delivery of high-quality new homes.
Airplane on runway at Vienna International Airport (Flughafen Wien-Schwechat)

Austria’s largest airport adopts digital twin platform

Vienna Airport is adopting a digital twin to optimise operations and asset management across its facilities at all stages of their lifecycle
A sign in Whitehall, London for the Treasury department of the UK Government, representing the Autumn Budget 2025

Autumn Budget 2025: “Getting spades in the ground and cranes in...

The much anticipated Autumn 2025 Budget has been announced- read more about what it means for UK construction here.
London, United Kingdom – May 31, 2023: A commercial airliner taking off at London's Heathrow Airport, representing plans for a third runway

[VIDEO] Heathrow’s third runway plan wins out over Arora

The Department for Transport has chosen the more expensive proposal for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, selecting the airport's own £33bn plan over the Arora Group, which was expected to cost slightly over £25bn.
Scenic view of Edinburgh skyline and central Princes Street, Scotland travel photo, representing the oldest residential tower in Edinburgh

Oldest residential tower in Edinburgh faces £20m remediation works- or demolition

At 73 years old, Westfield Court is the oldest residential tower in Edinburgh- but is now facing a vote from the Council on remediation or demolition.
The worker fell from height through a skylight opening similar to that pictured

Company fined over £16,000 after employee fell from height

A company has been fined £16,650 after one of their workers fell from height through an unprotected skylight opening.