The all-seeing eye: Big Data’s strategic edge in UK T&D projects
Big Data analysis enables project teams to move from reactive problem-solving toward proactive risk prevention, writes Shubham Kadam of Burns & McDonnell.
Entering a new season of intelligence with agentic AI, technology and...
In this article, Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group, explores how AI, technology and collaboration are driving a new era of intelligence and transformation across the global construction industry.
Firms urged to be aware of upcoming asbestos regulation consultation
Clarke Willmott has released a statement urging construction firms to keep up with the upcoming HSE asbestos regulation consultation.
Majority of grey belt developments to be built on undeveloped green...
New research from the CPRE countryside charity has found that most grey belt developments are actually taking up untouched green belt land.
Young people to be encouraged into construction through government skill opportunities
Government skill opportunities have been announced to encourage young people not in education, employment, or training, into construction jobs.
Rewiring the real estate sector: The industry report
Property and facility managers face greater challenges than ever before. How can technology help and what is holding them back?
Airship Hangar Mülheim: A landmark in advanced timber engineering
A multi-award-winning hangar shows how state-of-the-art structural design, precise digital modeling and circular material strategies can transform a historic aviation icon - engineered with ALLPLAN’s integrated BIM workflow.
Mental health: The hidden cost of late construction payments
Lyn Crozier, product specialist at Payapps, looks at the human impacts of late payments in the construction industry and underlines the importance of utilising technology to streamline the application for payment process to save time and money, and reduce mental strain.
Accelerating the UK’s AI readiness
In October, the Connected Places Catapult hosted a roundtable event at the House of Lords, chaired by Lord Timothy Clement-Jones CBE, to discuss how the UK can realise its ambitions to be a world leader in AI innovation.
UK mayoral funding package announced for homes and high streets
A new UK mayoral funding package is being allocated to six regions which are having new mayors instated to direct the funds.
UK roofer sentenced after ignoring and abusing HSE inspector
A UK roofer has been sentenced after ignoring a HSE prohibition for unsafe roofing work, and then abusing the inspector serving the notice.
Continued government construction skills support needed, says report
A new House of Commons committee report has examined the effectiveness of government construction skills support in tackling the skills crisis.
South Korean research fellows join Birmingham City University to accelerate smart...
Three early career researchers from South Korea are joining academics from Birmingham City University to drive next-generation urban innovation
The changing face of merchant relationships in 2025
Merchant relationships are evolving fast in 2025 — driven by tighter timelines, rising material pressures and the growing expectation that subcontractors should move quicker, smarter and with more visibility than ever before.
2026 World of Modular: Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Join global modular industry leaders and stakeholders from around the world in Las Vegas, 20–23 April.
Collaboration, teamwork and 4D model construction
Major construction projects are getting harder to deliver. Programmes are more compressed, scopes are larger and more complex, the risk profile is harsher and clients expect fewer surprises. In that reality, how teams plan and work together becomes decisive, writes James Bowles.
November 2025 PMI drops to lowest since 2020
The November 2025 PMI paints a bleak picture of the previous month, with the sharpest drop for several sectors in over five years.
CIBSE ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’ conference explores policy insights...
CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance.
Lower Thames Crossing seeking one TBM for both tunnels
The JV in charge of the Lower Thames Crossing is now seeking one large TBM to dig both north and southbound tunnels.
Homes England partnership milestone reached with EMCCA
The 10th Homes England partnership has been agreed with the EMCCA, allowing Homes England to better work with leaders in the East Midlands.
Actis reminds builders of cost-saving efficiencies to be made as winter...
With the recent cold snap a taste of the winter to come, Actis is reminding builders of the cost savings and health benefits they can generate for householders by ensuring their homes are well-insulated.
Spotlight on schedule: Delivering data centre construction at pace
The AI data centre rush is raising alarm over the construction supply chain’s ability to cope, writes Leon Wright of Turner & Townsend.
Drive for desirable work space risks favouring form over function
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, shares thoughts on the dangers of prioritising appearances when building desirable work spaces.
Construction material costs the single largest threat to the industry
A survey from SafeSite Facilities has found that most firms rate construction material costs as the biggest issue they face currently.
Bylor JV served new Hinkley Point fire enforcement
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has served a Hinkley Point fire enforcement, adding to the pile of issues the development has faced.
FMB calls for more support for workers with disabilities in construction
On World Disability Day, the Federation of Master Builders are calling for more inclusivity for workers with disabilities in construction.