[VIDEO]HS2 M6 viaduct begins sliding process
The first of three sections of the HS2 M6 viaduct has been slid into place over the M42 sliproad, 11 hours ahead of time.
Sizewell C to receive £14.2bn government investment
The government has announced an investment of more than £14bn into Sizewell C, creating around 10,000 jobs.
PODCAST: Pioneering hybrid modular construction system to tackle the housing crisis
Can a mix of modular construction systems and panelized solutions be the key to solving the UK's housing crisis? DJ, co-founder and COO of Sano, a UK-based team of innovators dedicated to rethinking the possibilities of housing technologies, believes they can.
Government launches planning upgrade with Extract AI tool
A new Extract AI tool has been launched to streamline the planning application and approval process for local authorities and developers.
Facilities management experts send open letter on Employment Rights Bill
An open letter regarding the employment rights bill has been sent to Parliament by professionals in the facilities management sector.
Digital-first procurement: Why software is now essential for construction efficiency
The construction sector has been undergoing a steady digital shift - but one area still lagging behind is procurement.
Understanding Efficacy Cover: silent vs. specific coverage in business insurance
If you’re in an industry where system performance is crucial—such as fire protection, security, or safety equipment—it’s vital to understand how efficacy coverage impacts your liability and professional indemnity insurance.
HBF report shows new home planning permission approvals at a low
The Housing Pipeline report for Q1 2025 shows that new home planning permission approvals are at a concerning all time low.
Affordable housing leaders send letter to Parliament
An affordable housing letter has been sent to Matthew Pennycook from BusinessLDN, calling for a more ambitious programme.
Future Homes Standard updated to have solar panels by default
The Future Homes Standard is set to make new build solar panels the default, taking a step closer to national net zero.
BREEAM Awards 2025 winners announced
The winners of the BREEAM awards 2025 have been announced with entries coming from all over the UK and Europe.
UK tech decarbonises Gibraltar with dynamic simulation engine
Gibraltar has appointed a UK climate tech firm to roll out Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) technology that will facilitate net-zero design of new buildings, compliant with local building regulations.
Glenigan June 2025 shows new starts increase
Glenigan's June 2025 report shows increasing positivity for the industry as sectors rise or slow their descents.
What is the potential of self-healing concrete?
A new study into the potential of self-healing concrete, its benefits, and challenges slowing down adoption.
The massive challenge for construction as PFI agreements come to an...
As public sector organisations prepare to inherit assets built under long-term contracts such as PFI agreements, they face a massive challenge: fragmented and inconsistent maintenance records that can complicate the transition and increase the risk of costly surprises. However, there is a solution, writes Ryan Donoghue of AJ Digital.
The rise of circular construction platforms: Myth or market disruptor?
A new study has investigated the state of circular construction platforms in the UK, and the role they could play with some development.
Smart Cities Summit North America: A call for purpose-driven innovation in...
As the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector accelerates into a digitally connected future, a pivotal question is emerging: How do we ensure technology delivers meaningful impact for people and place?
Modular construction firm Elements Europe in administration
Elements Europe, a modular construction firm for residential, student, and hotel developments, has fallen into insolvency.
Construction output on more controlled decline in June 2025 PMI
The June 2025 PMI has been released, showing a more optimistic look in many ways but still concern for the rates of employment.
Beyond visualisation: Why the future of 4D planning is active
It’s time to turn 4D from a misused asset into a vital element of planning and production control, writes David Hernandez, managing director of Elecosoft
The changing face of cost estimating
Chris Curling, enterprise sales manager, EMEA at Bluebeam, explores how tech can improve cost efficiency and cost management during projects.
Value and Use Cases of Digital Twins
Digital twins have rapidly gained attention as a fascinating technology that creates virtual replicas of physical objects or systems, continuously updated with real-time data. But beyond the buzz, what is the value of digital twins across a building’s lifecycle and for the various industry segments?
UK is European leader in digital twin adoption
A new report from Rockwell Automation has found the United Kingdom to be a European leader in both AI and digital twin adoption.
Homebuilding micro-factory robots may cut costs and time
Automated Architecture has secured funding from several sources to boost production of their homebuilding robots.
Chancellor announces £15.6bn for regional transport investment
The Chancellor's £15.6bn regional transport investment package is part of a wider £113bn in capital spending outside South East England, to be confirmed in full in a spending review next week.
UK to avoid US steel tariffs
The UK is set to avoid the 50% US steel tariff for now, as a deal has been struck and is awaiting to be signed by the two nations.