Pupils return to England’s first rebuilt school following RAAC crisis
Pupils at St Leonard’s Catholic School in Durham have returned to a new permanent school building, marking a major national milestone as the first...
Jay Morton elected as new RIBA president
Jay Morton has been voted to be the new RIBA president, and is set to take over from Chris Williamson in September 2027.
Insulation is vital to the Future Homes Standard’s heat pumps, say...
SuperFOIL has issued a warning saying that the Future Homes Standard focus on heat pumps will be less effective without insulation alongside.
FOI data finds construction fire safety has improved, but injuries still...
FOI data uncovers the number of fire safety hazards found at construction sites and the number injuries caused by fires or explosions.
Updated RIDDOR regulations must be proportionate for engineers, says CECA
The CECA has responded to a consultation on proposed reforms to RIDDOR by the HSE, asking for clarity for the civil engineering sector.
New partnership set to advance digital transformation in construction
Ecological Developments has recruited University of Southampton student Nikita Malkov to advance digital transformation in construction and integrate digital design workflows.
Trimble’s AI takeoff capabilities cut MEP estimating time and increase accuracy
Trimble has announced new AI capabilities that eliminate tedious pre-takeoff setup tasks and recognise objects directly from drawings.
Structural Warranty insurance explained: Protecting your property for the long term
Advantage discusses structural warranty insurance, including what it is, what it covers, and why it is important.
MHCLG launches campaign to appoint new Architects Registration Board members
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking to appoint five new members to the Architects Registration Board in 2026 and 2027.
Northern Powerhouse Rail faces ‘spectre of HS2’, warns PAC
The Public Accounts Committee has released a report challenging Northern Powerhosue Rail, warning that the spectre of HS2 looms large.
New fire-rated junction guidance supports solutions for construction safety risks
New evidence-based fire-rated junction guidance provides tested solutions for one of construction’s biggest critical risks.
HS2 recruitment hub opens to streamline process for jobseekers
The HS2 recruitment hub will help jobseekers to gain training and employment on the HS2 programme, or with other major projects.
What construction professionals should know about predictive maintenance
Lou Farrell, senior editor of construction and manufacturing at Revolutionized Magazine, explores how the use of predictive maintenance can overcome delay and cost issues on construction sites.
Industry reacts to Andy Burnham’s housing plans
Read the latest industry reactions to the recent Andy Burnham housing announcements, in which he intends to boost living standards.
How Kapitol scaled planning, from tenders to delivery with the Asta...
The Asta suite was recommended to Kapitol as their best option in project management software, read more about what makes it the best fit.
Fire testing experts launch state-of-the-art second furnace in £2.5m investment
UKTC has officially opened its new advanced fire-testing furnace, representing a £2.5m investment in its fire safety testing infrastructure
Creating safer homes for everyone in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter
Lady Pirrie House and Dargan House in Belfast have won the Secured by Design Gold Award for their crime prevention environmental design.
New SFS Center Point System brings speed, simplicity, and precision to...
SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advanced insulation fastener system for installing panels on steel and aluminium sub-frames.
Construction SME confidence has taken a hit in Q2, says HBF
Construction SME confidence looks bleak in the HBF's SME Developer Sentiment Survey for Q2 2026, with a drastic drop from Q1's results.
New signatories join Innovate UK’s low-carbon concrete initiative
Innovate UK’s Advance Market Commitment for next-generation low-carbon concrete continues to build momentum as three new organisations join the list of signatories.
Artificial intelligence must not distract from the construction skills crisis, say...
Sarah Edwards MP has spoken with the FMB, stating that the rise of Artificial Intelligence must not distract the construction skills crisis.
Construction industry’s boldest ideas revealed in UKREiiF One Big Idea report
UKREiiF and Cartwright have published the ‘One Big Idea’ report, revealing the construction industry’s brightest and boldest ideas and concepts.
HS2 contractor fined £400,000 after tipper truck incident
A tipper truck fell two metres onto its side and injured the driver, leading to the JV HS2 contractor being fined £400,000.
World cup and heat wave putting stadium design to the test,...
The World Cup is exposing the complex and often competing demands of modern stadium design, according to SimScale and Thornton Tomasetti.
NAO HS2 report warns that HS2 reset only has one chance...
The National Audit Office has stated that HS2's reset is on a thin margin when it comes to delivering value.
Construction company fined after fall from height kills worker
A construction company has been fined £50,000 after a worker died from a fall from height in 2022, having failed to employ safety measures.