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Harrow’s digital twin cuts maintenance costs and enables remote building inspections

Harrow’s digital twin uses high-resolution drone imagery to enable faster, more cost-effective maintenance surveys of multiple public spaces.
Transformative extension of Blossomwood mental health unit completed

Transformative extension of Blossomwood mental health unit completed

The extension of Blossomwood mental health unit has redefined the mental health care environment for older people.
Rental planning consent currently takes 15 months to secure, 150% more than the statutory limit

BPF finds securing rental planning consent takes up to 15 months

The British Property Federation (BPF) has released research finding that rental planning consent takes 15 months to secure, causing delays.
The new digital planning service is intended to streamline the appeals process

ACP halts appeals as Digital Planning Service hits phase 2

The new Digital Planning Service has entered phase 2, with most types of appeals needing to utilise it instead of the ACP.
Steel Genie: AI-powered estimating software for steel takeoffs

Steel Genie: AI-powered estimating software for steel takeoffs

ALLPLAN's Steel Genie automates steel takeoffs and generates estimating-ready structural models directly from structural drawings.
The skyline of Sheffield city centre seen from South Street Park above the city's main rail station, South Yorkshire, England UK

The Sheffield Declaration: Putting principles back into planning

The Sheffield Declaration provides a pathway to healthy placemaking, restoring public and professional confidence in the planning system.
Navigating the new Building Safety Act and structural warranties

Navigating the new Building Safety Act and structural warranties

Where does structural warranty fit into the new Building Safety landscape and why should professionals think about it earlier in the process?
Useful conversation flows at UK Construction Week London

Housing and planning in focus at UK Construction Week London

New regulations and legislation for housing and planning will be at the forefront of UK Construction Week London.
Portable toilet at construction site

Construction firm fined following repeated safety failures across multiple sites

A West Midlands-based contractor has been fined after the Health and Safety Executive identified repeated safety breaches across four separate construction sites.

The rework challenge and the shift toward digital reality

Discover more about FARO INSIGHT's mission to deliver better data and actionable insights to mitigate costly construction errors.
UK construction output grew by 1% in February, ONS reports

UK construction output grew by 1% in February, ONS reports

The ONS reported that despite UK construction output falling in the previous three months, it actually grew by 1% in February 2026.

GRAHAM to deliver low-carbon student accommodation at University of Bath

Leading contractor GRAHAM has been appointed by the University of Bath to advance plans for a major new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme, with sustainability and low-carbon heat at the core of the development.
Building smarter: How BIM software has become a business strategy, not just a tool

Building smarter: How BIM software has become a business strategy, not...

Properly understood and deployed, BIM software moves beyond a drafting tool and into the realm of a data and decision-making platform.
a female construction worker stands on a building site housing development and instructs a co -worker.

The importance of builders compliance as construction rules evolve in 2026

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins looks at how changing regulations are affecting the construction industry and the practical steps builders can take to stay compliant while keeping projects on track.
Damp and Mould issues are likely to recur if not treated properly

Is Awaab’s Law making a difference on damp and mould issues?

David Bly of Cornerstone Management Services, explains how repeat issues appear to remain a key undertaking in the absence of knowledge.
A small urban garden, an example of a simple Sustainable Drainage System to combat flood risk

Flood risk, planning reform and the evolution of SuDS: A practitioner’s...

Colin Whittingham of RSK LDE discusses sustainable drainage systems and their key role in mitigating increasing flood risk.
Willmott Dixon secures £61m DfE contract for Mosslands School rebuild

Willmott Dixon secures £61m DfE contract for Mosslands School rebuild

The 19-acre Mosslands School rebuild in Wallasey will accommodate 1,500 pupils, providing modern and flexible learning environments.
A suburban area just outside Leeds, a targeted area for UK regeneration

National Housing Bank makes appointments to strengthen UK regeneration

The National Housing Bank has appointed Chris Taylor and Simon Pistell to oversee UK regeneration and investment.
People, policies and pressures shaping Irish construction in 2026

People, policies and pressures shaping Irish construction in 2026

For Irish construction firms, the challenge in 2026 will not be finding work – it will be delivering on promises made by the government.
SFS UK expands technical support team to accelerate low carbon construction

SFS UK expands technical support team to accelerate low carbon construction

Discover how SFS UK's support and solutions help strengthen office construction and drive down carbon emissions.
One of SOCOTEC's ships used in coastal surveys

Leading coastal survey company expands with new English base

SOCOTEC Land & Hydrographic Surveys are expanding their coastal survey services with a new base in Merseyside, Liverpool.
In a crowded construction market, trust is the ultimate differentiator

In a crowded construction market, trust is the ultimate differentiator

Discover why effective differentiation starts with strategy and brand positioning, and why trust ultimately becomes the most valuable asset.
UKGBC reports call for urgent action on retrofit and energy optimisation

UKGBC reports call for urgent action on retrofit and energy optimisation

Two new reports calling on UK industry to cut emissions from commercial building stock and energy optimisation are being launched today.
Mark Thompson, head of the new J3 Advisory office

J3 Advisory expands into Scotland with new office and senior appointment

A new J3 Advisory Office is opening in Scotland, with Mark Thompson to lead the team in expanding their property and finance services.
City of Oxford, one side of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and The East-West Rail line

East-West Rail proposes new Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor plans

East-West Rail has proposed new aspects of its plan in the continued development of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.

Report highlights burdens of rising taxes on construction materials producers

A report from the Mineral Products Association argues the tax burden on UK construction materials producers damages confidence and investment.