Ten years after Grenfell: Have we really changed?
Barry Beavis, of Golden Thread Fire Delay Ltd, shares his thoughts on post-Grenfell fire safety in the industry.
Why pumps need to become part of a building’s digital DNA
Digitalisation, BIM, connected systems and increasingly sophisticated data platforms are changing how projects are conceived and managed. But are all the components within a building being brought into this digital journey? By Wayne Rose, chief executive of the British Pump Manufacturers Association.
Has AI killed the approved supplier list?
There was a time when getting on a main contractor’s approved supplier list was critical - and once you were on it, you tended to stay there. However, Paul Houston, co-founder of Catalyst Marketing Agency, warns that AI-assisted research is now rapidly rebuilding many construction and manufacturing procurement shortlists from scratch
Closer collaboration needed to strengthen construction safety culture, says CIC
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published its response to the call for evidence on the Single Construction Regulator’s new strategy, calling for closer collaboration to improve safety across the built environment.
Vectorworks 2027 delivers what designers need, where it matters most
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., announces the release of Vectorworks 2027, the latest version of its product line, built around how design professionals work every day.
Actis welcomes first £10bn tranche of social homes funding
Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed the announcement last week of the first wave of funding from the government’s £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).
Risk in real life: What 1,000 NEC contracts reveal about project...
Dr Stuart Kings, co-author of NEC3/4 Practical Solutions and technical director at Sypro, explores what data from almost 1,000 NEC projects reveals about effective risk management.
Why planners need to be proactive about drones
Dr Anna Jackman and Dr Paul Cureton discuss new guidance published by the Royal Town Planning Institute that urges planners to proactively consider how they can shape a successful and socially beneficial future for the technology.
Transparent and data-driven design is here – and it’s here to...
David Fisher, head of geosynthetics sales at Geoworks, discusses the regularity of high-quality and transparent data-driven design.
Contractors for Universal UK announced
23 firms have been confirmed for work on Universal's £5bn UK resort, which is set to become one of Europe's largest theme parks.
ICE wins award for Women in Fellowship
The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) has received recognition for its ICE Connects: Women in Fellowship initiative.
Angela Rayner: “Slim chance” of hitting 1.5m new homes target
Angela Rayner has spoke to the BBC, admitting that there was only a "slim chance" of reaching the 1.5m new homes target.
Building Safer: UK Construction Week spotlights building safety
Ahead of its return to the NEC this September, UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW) is putting building safety centre stage as part of The Construction Reset - a bold new theme focused on Building Better, Building Smarter and Building Responsibly.
Cyber AI will protect critical infrastructure – and cybercriminals will try...
Extensive cyber capabilities of new AI models are compelling cybersecurity professionals to reconsider how we can reliably protect critical infrastructure, writes Dr Aybars Tuncdogan, Associate professor in digital innovation and information security at King’s College London.
Construction’s skills crisis is a mismatch problem, not a shortage
Despite ongoing cost pressure, hiring in the construction industry remains strong, with 70% of employers planning to recruit. The issue is not demand but delivery, writes Brendan Ryan, director of construction and property at Hays.
We are designing the future. But are we paying enough attention...
Andrew Mcmullan, of the Design Council, speaks about how the council is considering designing the future and its importance.
Government fire safety update laid out across two reports
Thouria Istephan’s final report and the latest Grenfell Inquiry progress report highlight ongoing UK fire and building safety reforms.
Residential weakness weighs on construction despite commercial resilience
Drilon Baca, economist at Glenigan, discusses the results of the Glenigan Construction Index after a disappointing Summer.
How BIM and laser scanning are improving fire safety
BIM and laser scanning are now essential tools in meeting heightened fire safety standards, writes Ryan Donoghue, head of digital engineering at AJ Digital.
The digital journey for the built environment begins with data, not...
James Farrelly of RLB Digital on how digital needs to start with data rather than software, the challenge rather than the solution.
A Reform government and the construction sector: what the warranty landscape...
Build Warranty examines how a Reform UK government could reshape construction through faster planning, deregulation and accelerated housebuilding – and what this could mean for technical assurance, structural warranties and risk across the sector.
J3 appoints Evan Griffin as managing director of Debt Advisory
Experienced real estate lender joins J3 to lead its Debt Advisory business, bringing more than 20 years of banking, property and finance experience to the firm.
When warranty providers say no: The growing battle over technical defences
Greg Carter, partner at Winckworth Sherwood’s construction team, discusses interacting with building warranty providers.
5,000 Heathrow youth apprenticeships announced
Plans for 5000 Heathrow youth apprenticeships have been announced, alongside 108,000 jobs in the wider industry.
Environment Agency appoints GRAHAM for Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme will protect all properties vulnerable to flood risk along the River Thames, creating savings of more than £1.8 billion by reducing flood damage and disruption.
From paperwork to performance: Construction scheduling is failing projects – here’s...
Construction does not have a scheduling problem; it has a planning problem, writes Mark Chapman, head of innovation at Eleco