AI planning tools to accelerate government’s 1.5m homes target
The UK government has launched two new AI planning tools to modernise England’s planning permission system
The smart use of AI planning tools will speed...
NFB questions £9bn unspent developer contributions
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has released a new report tracking unspent developer contributions and calling for policy change.
Construction industry losing millions of working days to preventable injuries
Analysis of data from the Health and Safety Executive shows that an estimated 79,000 construction workers are currently suffering from work-related ill health, whilst construction continues to record one of the highest non-fatal injury rates in the UK economy.
Irish construction market facing rising cost pressures and intensifying competition, report...
A new report published by Turner & Townsend reveals that Ireland’s construction market remains resilient, with strong activity levels supported by housing delivery and public sector investment, but faces growing pressure from rising costs, intensifying competition, and geopolitical uncertainty.
Top 10 failings in working towards an accessible environment
Ian Streets, NRAC consultant at About Access, discusses the key issues in addressing the creation of an accessible environment.
£1bn investment for Camden Film Quarter
The Camden Film Quarter project, worth £1bn, has been given the go ahead by Camden Council as a major regeneration project in the area.
CLC publishes new mental health code of practice
The Construction Leadership Council has published a new mental health code of practice for employers to protect their staff with.
The digital handshake: Mastering commissioning and post-handover accountability
Justin Kirby, facilitator of the Digital Operations Working Group, reflects on practical insights needed to deliver traditional commissioning in construction and why this is crucial to the success of the digital handshake.
University spinout targets carbon-negative construction materials
A University of Strathclyde spinout is developing a process that turns low-value mineral waste into carbon-negative construction materials that can replace parts of cement.
Actis hopes multibillion-pound theme park will inspire youngsters to pursue construction...
Universal UK will generate around 20,000 jobs during construction, with a further 8,000 created after its opening in 2031.
Advancing offsite construction for housing
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and industrialised construction consultancy MOD X Advisory have been engaged by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) on a series of connected research and pilot projects examining how offsite construction can play a greater role in addressing the US housing supply and affordability crisis.
Why consistency breaks down across multiple sites – and how one...
Re-Flow discusses the importance of maintaining consistency on multiple sites and how field management software can help achieve this.
Digital Construction Week 2026 welcomes over 9,000 professionals as industry looks...
Since launching in 2015, Digital Construction Week has grown into the UK's leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment.
CITB and SPS to support developing ex-prisoner construction workers
The CITB has announced a partnership with the Scottish Prison Service to train ex-prisoner construction workers.
NAO says parliament restoration could take up to 64 years
The NAO has estimated the potential cost and time needed for a full parliament restoration at up to £39.2bn and a staggering 64 years.
BIM in 2026: Artificial intelligence and best-in-class collaboration
Adam Salt, BIM coordinator at Wavin, discusses the outlook for BIM in 2026 and why it could make gains from AI
Building information modelling (BIM)...
4D in AMP8: Bridging the water sector’s digital divide
Why 4D planning in AMP8 demands a new approach to skills and culture
Monthly construction output moving glacially in ONS stats April 2026
The latest ONS stats for April 2026 show an extremely slow monthly growth, but slightly more optimism in the long term.
Ardmore Construction Group falls into administration
The Ardmore Construction Group has filed for administration following legal battles and remediation issues.
Cyber risk in construction: Why confidence may be the sector’s biggest...
Cyber risk is now the number one concern for business leaders worldwide, meaning cyber resilience deserves the same discipline and focus as physical safety in the construction industry, writes Alessandro Lezzi, head of cyber risks at Beazley.
Glass half full? The state of construction apprenticeships in 2026
New analysis by Protrade reveals a 1.5% increase in new construction apprentices for 2024-25, representing the first year of growth since the 2021-22 peak. However, the UK is still facing significant structural weaknesses in the construction skills system.
Slow decision-making could cost construction firms £1.1bn a year
UK mid-market property and construction firms could be missing out on around £1.1bn in additional annual economic output because key decisions are not being made quickly enough, according to new research from advisory firm FRP.
Editor’s view: Do people trust the construction industry?
In this editions of the Editor's View, Matt Brundrett dives into the importance of consumer trust and its impact on the economy.
50% of construction workers fear major industrial disaster as ‘near misses’...
A recent Dräeger Safety & Health at Work Report found that 50% of construction workers fear the risk of a major industrial disaster is higher today than it was ten years ago.
Designing a truly digital hospital: What we’re learning from Monklands
The Monklands project shows that true digital transformation is about much more than models and data platforms, writes Kathleen Baird, associate director at WSP.
Early contractor involvement cuts project cost overruns, study finds
A Centre for Construction Best Practice report analysed 412 public sector projects delivered by 55 contractors across the UK, mapping contractor appointment timing against final cost and programme performance.