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The Cambridge East land acquisition will bring over 10,000 new homes

Cambridge East land acquisition to create 10,000 new homes

The latest Cambridge East land acquisition by Homes England will see more than 10,000 new homes created, and proposes a new skills hub.
Failure to comply with engineered stone bans could lead to site shutdown, FMB warns

Failure to comply with engineered stone bans could lead to site...

HSE has launched a major inspection drive on the dry cutting of engineered stone, which could see businesses shut down if they don't comply.
How to unlock urban brownfield for the logistics last mile

How to unlock urban brownfield for the logistics last mile

Jonathan Childs and Ian Bracey from Pell Frischmann discuss why urban brownfield sites are key to easing the increasing pressure on the UK logistics industry.
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How digital construction is ending demolition as the default

Advances in digital design, data-driven engineering and AI are helping the construction industry move beyond demolition-first thinking, writes Stephen Fernandez, global retrofit leader at Arup.
The Cambridge Development Corporation will boost Greater Cambridge regeneration

Cambridge Development Corporation launched to boost growth

The Cambridge Development Corporation has been launched to boost Greater Cambridge regeneration, including housebuilding.
Young homeowners are at increased risk of hiring rogue builders, according to research by the FMB

FMB renews call for builder licensing to protect against rogue traders

The Federation of Master Builders has released research finding that young homeowners are at particular risk of hiring rogue builders.
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Who owns your project data? The question CIOs can no longer...

Across construction boardrooms and project hubs throughout the UK, a long-simmering conversation is gaining urgency. After years of growing pressure, one question is becoming unavoidable: who actually controls the data that underpins and runs our projects?

Nima and DOWG announce strategic collaboration to bridge the ‘project-to-operations’ data...

A new collaboration between nima and DOWG ensures greater data interoperability across the entire lifecycle for the UK’s complex estates.
Deltek and Cognizant collaborate to scale enterprise ERP transformation across Europe

Deltek and Cognizant collaborate to scale enterprise ERP transformation across Europe

Deltek’s project-based ERP platform combined with Cognizant’s transformation expertise will enable faster, lower-risk cloud migrations, support complex multi-country deployments, and set the foundations to help scale AI adoptions.
How the UK surveyor shortage is creating new challenges for housebuilders

Surge in demand for surveyors threatens 2029 housing targets

The UK surveyor shortage is threatening housing delivery targets, creating delays for developers, warranty providers and regulatory approvals.
Build Warranty® backs excellence in housebuilding industry awards through new headline sponsorship

Build Warranty® named multi-year headline sponsor of the WhatHouse? Awards

Build Warranty® is the headline sponsor of the WhatHouse? Awards, strengthening its presence at a leading housebuilding industry awards.
A National Grid consultation has been launched on the Eastern Green Link 5

National Grid consultation launched on £3bn link with Scotland

A Stage 2 National Grid consultation has been launched seeking views on Eastern Green Link 5, a proposed link with Scotland.
Largest and most comprehensive SME homebuilders survey captures state of housebuilding sector

Largest and most comprehensive SME homebuilders survey captures state of UK...

A new survey captures the state of the UK’s SME housebuilding sector as geopolitical uncertainty and the UK macroeconomic environment continue to weigh on the market.
Drone view of a Microsoft data centre

Clear standards are needed before sustainable data centres can thrive

The pace of AI-driven growth means the data centre sector cannot afford fragmented approaches to sustainability, writes James Fisher, head of strategic partnerships at the BRE.
The growing demand for turnkey construction solutions in the UK housing market

The growing demand for turnkey construction solutions in the UK housing...

Costel Radescu, founder and director of CR Group, explores how turnkey construction and offsite approaches speed up project delivery.
Build Warranty have extended their services to 3D construction printing

Build Warranty® extends structural warranty coverage to 3D construction printing via...

Build Warranty® has approved structural warranty coverage for 3D construction printing projects, supporting wider adoption of the technology.
The digital connectivity mandate: Why a unified platform is construction’s new ROI

The digital connectivity mandate: Why a unified platform is construction’s new...

Andrew Brennan, senior product manager at Trimble, discusses why simplified, unified systems are key to embracing digital connectivity in construction.
The HBF have released a new report investigating council tax on empty homes

Council tax on empty homes damaging SMEs, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation have released a new report investigating council tax on empty homes and its effects on SME developers.
UK house prices fall in May 2026 amidst growing uncertainty

UK house prices fall in May 2026 amidst growing uncertainty

According to Nationwide’s House Price Index for May 2026, UK house prices fell by 0.6% from the previous month.
Costain's Gemma Small discusses their 3D printing concrete programme

3D vision: Printing concrete for a more sustainable future

Gemma Small, sustainable engineering discipline manager at Costain, discusses their new 3D printing concrete.

Why energy efficient homes could decide the future of the rental...

Dan Alvarez, group chief revenue officer at Vertical, outlines the implications of energy efficient homes for those operating in the energy and housing sectors, why this is significant, and how the rental market is rapidly changing.
Jacqui Smith, minister of state for skills, discusses the CITB and ECITB merger and its potential to bring construction skills reform

This is a once-in-a-generation chance to build a skills system fit...

Minister of State for Skills, Jacqui Smith, has written for PBC Today to share her thoughts on construction skills reform.
Simply Certification appoints Lyndsey Gates as managing director

Simply Certification appoints Lyndsey Gates as managing director

Simply Certification has appointed Lyndsey Gates as managing director as part of a planned leadership transition designed to support the company’s next phase of growth.
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Stop treating AI in construction as a bolt-on: Businesses must embed...

As adoption of AI in construction continues to accelerate, the uptake varies greatly. Some organisations are experimenting with advanced use cases like predictive maintenance and contract analysis, while others are still grappling with where it fits into their operations. But as time goes on, chief technology officer at Pagabo Group Dave Stott warns the industry risks missing the point if it continues to treat AI as a standalone capability, rather than a structural part of how modern construction  businesses operate.
How to build a carbon report with less guesswork

How to build a carbon report with less guesswork

The process of carbon reporting is littered with challenges, from tender to evidencing delivery. Learn how to overcome this here.
Government offers 300,000 new work experience placements to key sectors, including construction

Government offers 300,000 new work experience placements to key sectors

Young people across the country will benefit from the creation of 300,000 new work experience placements in sectors including construction