£14m heat pump scheme to cut Tameside Hospital emissions by 2,000...
Vital Energi has secured a £14m contract with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a major decarbonisation scheme at Tameside General Hospital.
Construction downturn continues, according to latest data
The Global UK Construction PMI for March 2026 indicates a further deterioration in industry conditions, as a steep drop in housing activity dampens overall momentum.
Understanding the updated RICS Residential Service Charge
Jen Lemen delves into the newly updated RICS residential service charge, and what the changes mean for developers and landlords alike.
Safer Places Wales guide launched
The Welsh Government, the Designing Out Crime Group Wales and Secured by Design (SBD) have launched Safer Places Wales to support the prevention of crime through placemaking and urban design.
UK construction activity slumps as economic and geopolitical pressures continue
Glenigan’s April Construction Index shows a sharp drop in project starts across all sectors, driven by global conflict, economic uncertainty, and falling investor confidence.
Staffordshire construction firm fined after worker injured from fall
A Staffordshire-based contractor and its director have been fined following a serious fall-from-height incident during the construction of an apartment block.
The results are in: Vectorworks reveals 2026 Creative Genius Award winners
The Vectorworks creative genius awards celebrate visionary innovators who transform concepts into realities using Vectorworks.
£1.2bn Severn Trent tunnelling framework open for tender
The Severn Trent tunnelling framework covers tunnelling, drilling, and shaft works in England and Wales.
Construction firms face accountability for supply chain fraud under new CIS...
The updated CIS regulations give HMRC stronger powers to combat supply chain fraud, placing construction firms under tighter scrutiny for due diligence and compliance.
£2m Social Housing Innovation Fund backs new pilot projects
£2m will fund 20 innovative schemes across England to resolve social housing issues faster, including the use of new AI tools to improve support for tenants.
Morgan Sindall appointed to £29.3m eco school redevelopment in Ealing
Morgan Sindall has been appointed by Ealing Council to deliver a £29.3m redevelopment of Villiers High School in Southall, with sustainability placed at the core.
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Nearly half of UK graduates would swap for a construction career
New research shows that almost half (45%) of degree holders in the UK would go for a construction career instead, if they started again.
Mace Construct shuffles board after carve-out
After Mace Consult split from the main Group in a carve-out deal with Goldman Sachs, Mace Construct has shuffled its board and leadership to mark the new era.
Inefficient construction training costing industry £11m per year, says report
A new report on inefficient construction training by Skillcast has highlighted that it is causing nearly £11m in losses per year.
RIAS: Scottish architecture needs targeted interventions from government
Stuart Hay, ofthe Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS), discusses how the new Scottish government can help architects.
Navigating the Building Safety Act: Where Does Structural Warranty Fit In?
The Building Safety Act has fundamentally changed the way residential buildings are designed, constructed, and managed in the UK.
Delivering smart buildings with purpose
George Mokhtar, head of digital at Turner & Townsend Real Estate, examines the factors to consider in order to successfully deliver smart buildings.
Capture PAS 2080 data through everyday workflows – use operations software...
Infrastructure teams are now expected to provide carbon data that is accurate, traceable, and aligned with PAS 2080 — but collecting it shouldn’t become extra work.
Planning appeals simplified via new route for written representations
A new simplified planning appeals process means that applications must provide all evidence from the start, making the process quicker.
Bluetooth construction test fraud investigation leads to three arrests
Three men have been arrested and sentenced for helping more than 70 people cheat on a health and safety construction exam using a Bluetooth earpiece.
March 2026 PMI maintains slow-but-steady nature
The March 2026 PMI shows a continued slow growth, but global tensions are making for a gloomy mood for the coming year.
Cairn to rollout DroneDeploy’s reality capture across residential portfolio
Cairn will utilise DroneDeploy's reality capture technology via drones, 360‑degree cameras and handheld 3D scanning across its portfolio.
National Housing Bank launches
Homes England has launched its company, the National Housing Bank, and the company has already made its first investment.
Fragmented planning risks slowing New Towns delivery, report finds
New report findings backed by senior members of parliament highlight how better data and collaboration can support delivery of England’s largest housebuilding programme in 50 years.
Brooke House social housing development reaches practical completion
The Brooke House residential scheme in Acton has reached practical completion, delivering 102 affordable homes designed to provide safe and secure accommodation for women living and working in Ealing.