Navigating construction supply chain challenges in 2025 and beyond
With construction supply chains continuing to face unprecedented challenges, Watts examines how to optimise and improve project efficiency.
Hottest June and third heatwave spark reminder about heat-reflecting insulation
With June being recognised as the hottest on record in England and a third heatwave imminent, insulation specialist Actis is repeating its message that insulation can help mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.
Connections Reform evidence submission window open for clean energy projects
Until 23:59 on 29 July, energy generation and demand projects with an existing connections agreement can begin submitting evidence to the Connections Reform process at National Energy System Operator(NESO).
London construction costs ranked fifth highest globally
A new report from Turner & Townsend has ranked London to be the fifth most expensive place to build globally at an average cost of £4,163 per m2.
AtkinsRéalis launches adjustable hard hat for different hair types
The adjustable hard hat can better accommodate different hair types and some religious headwear, after AtkinsRéalis quantity surveyor Laurienne Buhinja raised the issue.
New BPF president announced amid creation of new representative body
Simon Carter has been appointed as the new president of the British Property Federation, succeeding Jessica Hardman, who has served as president of the federation since July 2024.
Reform and innovation critical as late payments cripple the construction industry
The construction industry accounted for 18% of insolvency cases, resulting from cash flow problems, making it one of industries most severely impacted by late payments in England and Wales.
CICES Education Panel: Setting the bar and taking responsibility for education
Alison Watson MBE, president of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, discusses the launch of the CICES Education Panel
From site to insights, in a blink: Introducing the FARO® Blink...
In an industry where efficiency and accuracy dictate success, capturing reality quickly and effectively has never been more crucial.
Vectorworks Architect 2025 Selected as a Jury Winner in Architizer A+Product...
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., is pleased to announce that Vectorworks Architect 2025 has been named a Jury Award Winner in this year’s Architizer A+Product Awards.
National Wealth Fund makes major carbon capture investment into cement and...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced an investment of £28.6m into the world's largest carbon capture project for the cement and lime industry through the National Wealth Fund.
[VIDEO] COBOD International debuts ‘first commercially available’ multifunctional construction robot
COBOD and the Institute for Structural Design (ITE) have jointly developed what they call the 'first commercially available multifunctional construction robot'.
Three companies to be prosecuted after 2022 Hinkley Point C death
Three companies have been notified by the Office for Nuclear Regulation that they will be prosecuted regarding a worker's death in 2022.
Balfour Beatty terminates Danny Sullivan Group labour contracts
Balfour Beatty is "facilitating the smooth transfer of Danny Sullivan Group employees to alternative approved labour suppliers" over misinformation by the labour suppliers.
The added value of a structural warranty
In today’s tough housing market, where margins are tight and scrutiny is high, structural warranties are evolving from a necessity to a vital asset for house builders and developers.
Smarter rail, stronger teams, safer sites: Rail Live 2025 in focus
Set outdoors at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, Rail Live 2025 delivered a strong turnout and a festival-style atmosphere – despite the 31C heat.
SFS updates Dynamic Hinge Brochure
As a major manufacturer of advanced hinge systems for all door types, SFS has updated its brochure aimed at assisting fabricators, specifiers and other customers in selecting the most appropriate hinge solutions for a wide range of applications.
Teen apprentice’s thumb reattached after rotating blade accident
Doctors managed to successfully reattach the thumb of a teenage apprentice after it had been severed off by a rotating blade.
Total activity falls for sixth month in a row in construction...
UK construction output declined slightly in the June PMIs, with reduced commercial and civil engineering work offsetting a rise in housing activity.
RTPI chief Victoria Hills to become CEO of CIOB
Chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute(RTPI) Victoria Hills is stepping down to take up the CEO role at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) later this year.
Will doubling the School Rebuilding Programme target have the desired outcome?
Is the UK’s School Rebuilding Programme fit for purpose? Jackie Maginnis of the Modular & Portable Building Association scrutinises the detail.
AI-based construction: Delivering a sustainable and efficient supply chain
Given the scale of the construction industry, its considerable contribution to the global economy and its impact on the environment, it’s somewhat surprising that it’s so far behind other sectors on the path to digital adoption.
CIC signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge to encourage collaborative working in the...
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has joined over 90 organisations working to prevent conflict in the built environment by committing to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge.
Galliford Try wins £15.6m primary school project in Wigan
Galliford Try has been appointed to deliver the new £15.6m RL Hughes Primary School through the Department for Education’s (DfE) S21 Framework.
Construction firm fined £165,000 for ignoring fire safety during works
An Altrincham-based construction company has been fined £165,000 after it repeatedly failed to put in place suitable fire safety precautions during renovation in Preston.
ICE: Infrastructure safety risks have increased, not decreased, since Grenfell
A new review by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has found that ageing infrastructure, increased incidents of extreme weather and squeezed budgets are all contributing to safety risks in the sector.