Build-to-Rent Alliance formed as sector growth stifled
The Build-to-Rent Alliance, comprised of the British Property Federation and the Association for Rental Living, will support the BTR sector.
Valtria achieves faster and more robust MEP designs with Trimble’s Stabicad...
Cleanroom specialist Valtria has adopted Trimble’s Stabicad for Revit to streamline its MEP system designs and calculations, delivering up to 40% time savings, improved productivity and enhanced collaboration with clients.
SuDS standards move is a vital step forward – but does...
CIWEM's Alastair Chisholm welcomes newly published National Standards for SuDS, but argues that they may fall short if not backed by a rules-based mandate.
Westinghouse and Google harness AI to speed up nuclear reactor construction
Westinghouse Electric Company is working with Google Cloud to use artificial intelligence tools to speed up the construction of modular nuclear reactors.
BS 8681:2024: A unified approach to advancing fall protection standards in...
The introduction of BS 8681:2024 marks a significant development in workplace safety at height in the United Kingdom. Alan Murray, CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation, explains more
AI in construction: Architecting our digital future, responsibly
David Philp and Stefan Mordue, of the CIOB Innovation Advisory Panel, discuss the responsible adoption of AI in the construction industry.
Industrial AI: A platform for construction success
Industrial AI can help rebuild construction and engineering, with the right digital building blocks, writes Kenny Ingram, VP, construction and engineering at IFS.
Does the Planning & Infrastructure Bill go far enough?
Alan Coleman, relationship director at Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance, explores the risks with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Public sector to miss 2035 decarbonisation targets, new report claims
Only a quarter of public sector stakeholders believe the UK government’s decarbonisation targets are achievable, according to a Pagabo survey.
CISL partner with The Crown Estate to tackle sustainability in buildings
The CISL partnership with The Crown Estate to encourage innovation and collaboration in sustainable construction.
Galliford Try appointed to design EV infrastructure mobility hubs in Dumfries...
Galliford Try have been appointed by Dumfries and Galloway Council to design their Mobility Hubs, consisting of EV infrastructure.
Cowboy builders cost Brits £14.3bn over the last five years, says...
New information from the Federation of Master Builders has shown that more than £14bn has been lost to cowboy builders in the last five years.
Fire safety testing standards: Navigating a U-turn
Where architectural hardware and fire safety share a vital link, how can the supply chain protect the integrity of buildings whilst navigating a reversal in fire safety testing standards. Director of Consort Architectural Hardware, Daniel May, provides comment.
Mental health facility offers clever design and a safe haven for...
Highgate East mental health facility in North London was the Healthcare Development winner at the Secured by Design 2025 Awards.
Glenigan July 2025 Construction Review shows slow recovery
Glenigan's July 2025 Construction Review shows that recovery in the industry is going slower than many desire.
Construction accounted for 10% of administrations in 2025
According to new data, the construction industry is the third worst-hit sector in the UK for administrations in 2025.
Fire Safety: Dame Judith Hackitt reveals harsh realities for facilities management...
Speaking with SFG20, Dame Judith calls for a culture of competence, rigour and accountability - and urges professionals to make and stand by their expert decisions.
HS2 contract renegotiation to begin with the Department for Transport
HS2 contract renegotiation with the Department for Transport have begun, with the major contractors set to take more responsibility.
SOCOTEC UK and Ireland acquires Scottish fire testing firm, strengthening fire...
Leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services, SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has today announced the acquisition of United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), a renowned independent fire testing laboratory based in East Kilbride.
Actis technical director helps create NHIC construction products regulations guide
Actis architect and co-author of its RIBA-approved CPD modules, Thomas Wiedmer, has helped to create the latest in the National Home Improvement Council series of Doorstep Digests.
Developing a robust Building Safety Case
Stephen Kavanagh, director of engineering, Panos Rousakis, associate director, Jason Bell, principal consultant, and Humza Khan, fire engineering team lead at SOCOTEC, sat down with PBC Today’s Matt Brundrett to discuss common challenges faced when creating a comprehensive Building Safety Case.
SFG20 State of Facilities Management Report 2025: Improving compliance and safety...
New data reveals that the industry’s biggest challenges are budget constraints, understaffing and barriers to technology adoption, writes Kirsty Cogan, managing director of SFG20.
Podcast: Revolutionising Portuguese housing with the promise of modular construction
Discover how modular construction is primed to reshape Portugal's housing landscape in the latest Modular Building Institute podcast with Bond Housing Systems.
Parliamentary group launches new inquiry into housebuilding targets
The reformed All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment (APPGEBE) has announced a new inquiry into ‘How can we build 1.5m quality homes in this Parliament?’
Managers must take construction site cooling measures now, say Aggreko
As average summer temperatures and construction contracts both rise in the UK, Aggreko is encouraging managers to take site cooling measures sooner rather than later.
Laing O’Rourke to sue BDP over Bury cladding remediation job
Laing O'Rourke is taking on architect BDP for £1.8m over an alleged unsafe cladding job on a residential building in Bury, Lancashire.