BESA launches research into engineering building safety
The Building Engineering Services Association is researching engineering building safety in the wake of major changes to the BSR.
40,000 new brownfield railway homes to be delivered
Platform4 has been established and 40,000 brownfield railway homes are to be built on unlocked land across England.
The Nature Restoration Fund is a good start – but it...
Dr Chris Lyons, planning director at SLR Consulting, discusses the Nature Restoration Fund, its advantages, and the boosts it needs.
Why it remains vital to protect masonry walls from the spread...
While awareness continues to grow of the importance of cavity barriers in protecting from the rapid spread of fire through building cavities, it is important to remember that passive fire protection is also essential in non-combustible cavity walls for multi-occupancy buildings.
Trimble publishes results from recent housing and digital technology survey
Trimble, the global technology company, has conducted a survey into the housing industry’s relationship with and adoption of digital technology.
Reinvest £100m CMA windfall on affordable housing, urges CLTN
The Community Land Trust Network (CLTN) is calling on the government to use the windfall to strengthen affordable housing delivery by investing in community-led housing.
HS2 paid placement programme welcomes summer 2025 intake
The fourth year of the HS2 paid placement programme sees another 32 students gain practical experience in engineering construction.
How could 3D-printed geopolymer concrete transform construction in Europe?
Dr. Jyotirmoy Mishra, MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow at Northumbria University, discusses their EU-funded 3D printed concrete.
Civil engineering contractors Galldris sold to employees
North London civil engineering firm Galldris has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust.
Build Warranty Poised for Growth as UK Launches £725 Billion Infrastructure...
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping £725bn infrastructure strategy spanning the next 10 years, a move set to transform the nation’s built environment and unlock long-term economic growth.
How 3D laser scanning solutions can accelerate infrastructure surveying as reservoir...
Discover how the latest 3D laser scanning solutions can expedite the Fens Reservoir and Lincolnshire Reservoir projects amid low water levels across the UK.
Power connections should be a top priority for developers, according to...
Turner & Townsend's Summer 2025 UK Construction Market Intelligence report (UKMI) has revealed that ‘intense competition’ for UK power connections is creating uncertainty, despite growing infrastructure opportunities.
Meet your training needs with Employer Networks
More than 4,000 employers benefited from CITB’s Employer Networks initiative last year – could it support your business too?
BESA calls for better residential cooling
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is citing recent heatwaves as a clear sign of the urgent need for improved residential cooling, advocating for increased incentives to support heat pump installations in overheating homes.
NUAR goes public as it moves into next phase of development
A significant milestone in the journey of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) has been reached with the news that it has now moved out of minimum viable product (MVP) and into the ‘public beta’ phase, on its way to being fully operational by the end of 2025
The Structures’ Moonshot Project: Transforming maintenance through experimental technologies
The Structures’ Moonshot Project, initiated by National Highways and led by AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs, is testing groundbreaking bridge investigation technologies that could transform the maintenance of England’s road networks, enhancing safety and reducing closures
Environment Agency seeking contractors for £1.2bn beach defence framework
The Environment Agency is seeking two marine specialists to deliver routine and unplanned beach maintenance works to reduce the risk of coastal flooding for residential and commercial properties.
BAM Nuttall rail chief to join Balfour Beatty
BAM Nuttall's rail sector director Richard Watts will join Balfour Beatty as managing director of the rail business in January 2026.
Scaling operations with field management software: a practical example for highways
It’s easy to stick with familiar software – even if it’s falling short. But over time, compromises in your digital management solution can hold your business back.
Actis upgrades construction details library to help ensure as-built performance
Insulation specialist Actis has upgraded its library of construction details to help architects and builders ensure their projects perform thermally in real life just as planned at the design stage.
Scottish transport investment worth £66m announced
Chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has today announced an investment worth millions of pounds into West of Scotland transport links.
Morgan Sindall Mill Yard site closed after fatal accident
The Mill Yard site in Cambridge has closed operations until further notice after a contractor was fatally injured earlier this week.
Why smart building management systems are now critical for sustainable urban...
Carl Henriksen, CEO of managed IT specialist OryxAlign, explains why smarter building management systems (SBMS) are essential for ensuring smarter and greener urban infrastructure.
RTPI commission research into planning in Ireland
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has tasked the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) with investigating the evolution of cross-border co-operation and potential divergence in spatial planning policy on the island of Ireland since Brexit.
UK and Irish architects unite in newly formed Belfast Group to...
The architectural professional institutes of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formed a coordinated body – the Belfast Group.
Circular building practices being advanced by Horizon Europe’s Drastic Project
The Drastic Consortium are investigating ways to bring about a European transition to more sustainable methods of building.