Actis and Scandia-Hus host informative ‘live build’ experience for builders
More than 100 builders and self-builders attending a ‘live build’ experience of a Scandia-Hus home insulated with the Actis Hybrid system were impressed by the products’ thermal efficiency and the installation process.
Construction industry reacts to King’s speech 2026
Several industry leaders have shared their reactions to the King's speech 2026, confirming several key Bills into legislation.
HS2’s tallest bridge ready to be launched
Curzon 2, HS2's tallest bridge at 24 metres tall, has finished construction and is ready to be launched into position.
University of Salford’s acoustics lab hits a high note milestone
Morgan Sindall Construction has celebrated a major milestone at the University of Salford’s new acoustics lab, marking the topping out of the building as the project progresses well into its structural phase.
MARIO: Unlocking the potential of AI and robotics in construction
The MARIO project is developing a team of humanoid, quadruped, and aerial robots to bring remote, real-time monitoring to complex construction sites.
Mild recovery for construction in ONS stats for March 2026
Construction output in March 2026 rose slightly month-on-month, but the quarter as a whole was a disappointing one for the industry.
Closing the skills gap: Why construction training facilities are vital
For employers looking to build skills at pace and at scale, access to a dedicated, high-quality space for construction training is essential, experts at Portakabin argue.
Reducing home energy consumption: Why appliances are a conversation housebuilders need...
Laura Selten, sustainability manager UK & Ireland at Beko, discusses the importance of choosing efficient appliances early in the process to reduce home energy consumption.
Insurance backed guarantees vs structural warranties: What’s the difference
Advantage Home Construction Insurance go into detail about the differences between structural warranties and insurance backed guarantees.
Communication is the key in a building full of accessibility barriers
From the steps at the front to the cramped lift and complete absence of an accessible loo, a property we assessed recently was a near-perfect example of how not to do accessibility.
Vectorworks Architect 2026 advances as finalist in Architizer A+Product awards
Design-centric, BIM software solution nominated for best in technology, public voting now open through May 15.
King’s Speech sets out several key bills that will shape the...
The construction industry is set for further change following the announcement of key legislation during the King’s Speech, including the Remediation Bill and the Energy Independence Bill.
Giving designers the reins: The case for steerable AI in architecture
Designers don’t want more AI; they want more control, writes Roderick Bates, head of product operations at Chaos.
Volumetric modular construction: A strategic response to risk
The UK construction industry faces inflation, higher costs, complex planning, compliance challenges and many supply chain issues. But as Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), suggests, volumetric modular construction is becoming a strategic answer to these uncertainties
Future Homes Standard overlooks water heat recovery, warns industry experts
Industry leaders in the Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector have stated that the Future Homes Standard is missing opportunities to utilise Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS).
National Housing Bank invests £100m into Build-to-Rent fund
Starlight Investments UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II has secured a major investment from the National Housing Bank (NHB), supporting the delivery of 6,000 new homes across the UK.
Trimble links SketchUp with Claude, bringing new capabilities to 3D modelling
Trimble has announced a specialised integration with Claude, the large language model and AI assistant from Anthropic, that makes it easier for Trimble® SketchUp® software users to create 3D models directly from conversational text or speech prompts.
SFS strengthens commitment to product clarity and compliance under CCPI
Gordon Hines, UK technical manager at SFS, discusses how the company is aligning its technical services with the CCPI.
AI, cybersecurity and integrated project management: How construction firms can protect...
Discover how The Deltek Clarity Study explores how architecture, engineering and consulting firms are responding to AI, data, talent and performance pressures.
New HSE stone cutting guidance published ahead of inspection programme
New HSE stone cutting guidance has been published ahead of an inspection programme over the next 12 months in an effort to tackle silicosis.
Delivering quality in Passivhaus low-energy construction projects
A new paper explores approaches for delivering quality on large and complex high-performance Passivhaus low-energy construction projects.
PM announces plan to nationalise British Steel
In a speech yesterday, the prime minister announced that the nationalisation of British Steel could be completed this week.
RIBA calls for new legislation to tighten building sign off rules
RIBA calls for new legislation to ensure only competent chartered professionals can undertake critical work and approve building sign off.
CITB funding helps launch suicide prevention in construction programme
A new suicide prevention training programme aims to prevent further loss of life within the construction industry
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and...
Company fined £20,000 after worker falls from height
A construction company has been fined £20,000 after a worker fell through an unsecured roof hatch, and was terminated from work as a result.
Rain garden demonstrates sustainable flood management system
Rain gardens, a sustainable flood management system, has been installed at a primary school to help prevent flooding in heavy rain.