£18m loss caused by Severfield bridge faults
The company has reported a large pre-tax loss after having to remediate several welding faults and other issues on a variety of bridge contracts.
From concept to concrete construction: The case for connected workflows
If we are to truly deliver sustainably, faster and safer then connected workflows are a must. David Sanderson, analysis and design product manager at Trimble, explores the value of connected ecosystems and workflows, and what this can look like on the ground for construction teams.
How AI can drive progress towards a sustainable built environment
As AI becomes part of the daily routine of built environment professionals, Tom Wilcock of Arup argues that embracing experimentation, balanced with risk, can help the sector resolve some of its biggest challenges from sustainability to recruiting the next generation of engineers, architects and planners.
Is whole life carbon assessment the missing piece in net zero...
Jonathon Hill, director of Enevo Building Compliance, explores whether the pilot standards due to come in later this year are fit for purpose.
AtkinsRéalis, Arcadis, and Mott MacDonald to oversee new UK prisons for...
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has appointed the three firms in a four-year contract to deliver upgrades and expand the UK’s prison estate.
Overnight success: 40 modules installed at St. Vincent’s University Hospital
P McVey Building Systems recently delivered a complex and high-spec modular project for St. Vincent’s University Hospital, located on a busy healthcare campus in Dublin.
Laing O’Rourke to deliver new UK disease prevention centre
Laing O’Rourke has signed two contracts with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to build multiple disease prevention facilities as part of the National Biosecurity Centre at Weybridge programme.
Goldman Sachs makes majority investment into Mace consulting business
Mace Group has announced a majority investment in Mace Consult from Goldman Sachs Alternatives through a 'carve-out' to become an independent business.
Kier secures £139m Sewage Treatment contract, and CEO steps down
Kier has signed a £139m contract to upgrade the Wanlip Sewage Treatment Works in Leicestershire. At the same time, Andrew Davies, CEO, has announced his retirement.
New digital planning portal to modernise planning system in the Royal...
As part of a pilot scheme in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), planning applications, comments, and research are to be simplified with a new online planning portal.
Industry leaders and government unite behind landmark Early Contractor Involvement research
The Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) has launched a major industry-backed research project to investigate the impact of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) on public sector construction outcomes.
How human-centric integrated AI is modernising building management
Forget chatbots; AI’s most powerful applications aren’t always flashy, they’re foundational – and a truly smart built environment will be human-centric, writes Gaku Ueda, CEO of Mode
SPOA launches strategic plan to drive digital transformation across Scotland’s plant...
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to support its members in embracing digital transformation, following insights gathered at Bauma 2025.
Henry Brothers to build Nottingham Community Diagnostic Centre
Henry Brothers have been appointed to construct the new Nottingham Community Diagnostic Centre, funded by the government.
How inclusive leadership can solve construction’s skills crisis
Lee Ryan discusses why collaborations like Women in Construction: The Power Within HER are vital for equality in construction.
Landscape design software honored for innovation, usability, and professional value
Green Industry Pros magazine has named Vectorworks Landmark 2025 an Editor's Choice Award winner.
CMA housing investigation to accept £100m affordable housing contribution
Seven housebuilders have agreed to pay £100m for affordable housing following a CMA housing investigation launched last year.
Sizewell C given go-ahead with final investment decision
A final investment decision for Sizewell C has been confirmed, with the government holding the major stake and allowing the plant to proceed.
Construction sector fraud compliance among best prepared for ECCTA, says Skillcast
A new analysis by Skillcast has shown that construction fraud compliance is in the top 3 in the UK in preparation for a new regulation.
Oakland Construction builds data centre for a new UK supercomputer
Isembard-AI, the new UK supercomputer, is being facilitated by a modular data centre, built sustainably by Oakland Construction.
Fire safety regulations and sustainability: A changing landscape for facilities management
The fire safety regulatory environment has transformed significantly following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, presenting major challenges for Facilities Management teams.
Made to measure: Why construction data should fit like a bespoke...
Construction data is wasted because most companies use it wrongly. They pile it up, then don’t know what to do with it. Instead, it should be treated like a bespoke suit – designed for you and your needs, writes Ed Griffiths, Barbour ABI’s head of business and client analytics.
Global trade tensions push construction supply chains to breaking point
How protectionism, tariffs, and geopolitical volatility are reshaping procurement, pricing, and project delivery in the UK construction sector.
Guinness Partnership launches £300m remediation framework
The remediation framework will support both planned and reactive interventions in both residential and mixed-use developments.
Why construction firms must optimise for trust, authority, and AI-driven search
Welcome to the era of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) - where construction firms are judged not by how well they rank in Google, but by how clearly and consistently they show up in conversations across the digital landscape.
A decade of debate, design and deals – UKCW Birmingham announces...
As it prepares to celebrate a decade as the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) has announced its first confirmed big name speakers for this autumn’s show in Birmingham.