AI and BIM: Reimagining healthcare facilities with AEC/O lifecycle innovation
AI’s integration with BIM could usher in a new generation of future-ready healthcare facilities, writes Manish Sharma, chief product officer in the Build & Construct Division at Nemetschek Group.
NBS and GS1 construction product data partnership to boost digital transformation
NBS, the specification and product information platform for the construction industry, has announced a partnership with standards body GS1 to improve the quality, traceability and visibility of product data across the supply chain.
More than 100,000 construction firms in distress, Begbies Traynor reports
The number of distressed construction companies is still rising, according to the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report.
Housebuilders report shows further decline of planning consents
The BDS Housebuilders Quarterly Report for Q2 2025 shows that the number of housing consents is declining, despite government support.
How AI is powering a new era of energy-optimised, autonomous buildings
AI is unlocking the next evolution in building infrastructure: truly autonomous buildings, writes Susanne Seitz, CEO of Siemens Buildings Smart Infrastructure
Making water discharge an early priority crucial for well-regulated, compliant sites
RSK Geosciences principal engineer Kevin Holmes argues that, while housebuilders and developers have long been aware of the importance of suitable surface water drainage strategies on completed developments, responsible developers should have the same level of awareness of regulations governing water discharge during the construction phase and suggests how developers can remain compliant.
New 3D Dublin Town model launched by IES
A digital twin of the Dublin Town Business Improvement District has been launched to track energy consumption. The model shows details of how the region consumes energy, as well as carbon emissions and where improvements can be made in the transition to net zero.
[Video] Advantex review of Re-flow field management
With multiple ISO certifications and accreditations, Advantex required a secure, compliant software solution with advanced reporting capabilities. Re-flow delivered.
NG Bailey’s Freedom teams up with Esri to pioneer next-gen geospatial...
The partnership will see Freedom Group integrate Esri’s geospatial solutions to enhance its capabilities in planning and delivering critical infrastructure.
A rise in new home registrations in Q2, reports NHBC
NHBC have reported an increase of 4% in new home registrations year-on-year and by 6% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2025.
£15m settlement reached in Bouygues cladding dispute
An L&Q and Bouygues cladding dispute has been settled for £15m, following dangerous cladding being left on two of L&Q's buildings.
Balfour Beatty announces £7.2m investment in Copilot AI
Balfour Beatty today announces a £7.2m investment in Microsoft 365 Copilot — one of the largest AI investments of its kind in the UK construction and infrastructure industry.
National Grid launch £8bn Electricity Transmission Partnership
The National Grid has partnered with leading firms like Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to drive Britain’s transition to a clean energy future.
DLA Town Planning expands with new Cambridge office following regional industry...
DLA Town Planning Ltd, a distinguished firm of Chartered Town Planners established in 1989, is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Cambridge.
Industry reacts to UK construction late payment crackdown
Several industry bodies have voiced their support of the government's UK construction late payment crackdown.
New human form recognition systems guidance launched
Following increased use of human form recognition systems (HFRS) in construction, the Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has launched a new publication entitled ‘Good Practice Guidance for the Use of Machine-Mounted Human Form Recognition Systems’.
Dramatic rise in construction AI adoption – but sector must bridge...
AI adoption among construction firms has shown a dramatic increase in the US and Canada, with more than nine out of 10 using some form of AI tool in their business practices, according to a new study.
Arora Group proposes ‘Heathrow West’ airport expansion to government
Heathrow West is the first new proposal submitted after the Government invited competing proposals for the Heathrow airport expansion as mentioned in the Spring Statement.
Planning policy reforms must be even more ambitious to achieve substantial...
Planning director for the Home Builders Federation (HBF), Catherine Williams, reflects on government planning reforms and what more should be done moving forward.
Government announces crackdown on late payments to support SMEs
The late payments crackdown will grant stronger powers to the Small Business Commissioner to wield multi-million pound fines against large firms that do not pay promptly.
Digital twins for renewable energy infrastructure full of potential, say researchers
Researchers from the University of Bari in Italy and the University of Sharjah in the UAE have conducted a review of digital twin technology for renewable energy infrastructure, highlighting its current benefits and identifying untapped opportunities for future exploration.
Re-flow partners with Bulletproof to prepare for ISO 27001 certification
Here at Re-flow, our field operations software is trusted by leading companies across highways, civils, and utilities. We’re pleased to be taking this a step further by working with Bulletproof to conduct a gap analysis and audit in preparation for ISO 27001 certification.
Industrial Strategy: The government must create a level playing field for...
Small construction firms must be central to the government’s Industrial Strategy, argues Derek Ryan, UK managing director at Bibby Financial Services
Construction professionals ‘warming’ to robotics plans – but implementation wavers
Construction professionals are becoming more positive their companies' efforts to embrace robotics, although levels of actual implementation have dipped, according to new research.
Taylor Wimpey loss of £92m recorded in the wake of cladding...
Cladding remediation costs of £222m have caused a Taylor Wimpey loss of £92m pre-tax, after a profit of £100m in the previous period.
Recycled asphalt outperforms traditional materials after nine years
Transport for London(TfL) contractor FM Conway trialled a mix of 50% recycled asphalt planings (RAP) on a pavement section of the A1 in 2016 and found that it matched or even outperformed traditional asphalt materials on durability and longevity.