How is carbon thinking in the built environment evolving?
Tom Ridley-Thompson, associate director at CPMG Architects, says the built environment should consider whole-life carbon at the start of a project.
Planning permission for new homes reach record low, HBF report finds
New figures published by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) show the number of new homes receiving planning permission has fallen by 21% in the last quarter.
New report says technology critical for finance in construction
Payapps, along with Censuswide, have surveyed decision-makers to gauge the use of technology for finance in construction.
Delivering complex façade remediation in occupied buildings
Shaun McCluskey, operations director at Starfish Construction, discusses the challenges faced during complex façade remediation.
AI data centres are going up fast – but can they...
The £100bn data centre boom risks building AI capacity that can’t perform, writes Matt Salter of Onnec.
Construction of new Cheadle station set to begin in major breakthrough
In a major milestone for one of Stockport’s most anticipated transport projects, a long-awaited railway station in Cheadle is set to begin construction soon.
NBS releases BREEAM certification guide
A new BREEAM certification guide has been released for specifiers by NBS working with the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
How digital project management reduces carbon waste in construction operations
Digital project management brings the moving parts of a project into a centralised point, helping teams coordinate activities and make timely decisions, writes Lou Farrell of Revolutionized Magazine.
UPDATE: New government first-time buyer scheme confirmed
After a long period of no government support, a new first-time buyer scheme has been confirmed with details to be established at the Autumn Budget.
Unlocking the grey belt: Why accelerated land release heightens technical risk...
The UK government’s newly unveiled 'grey belt' strategy aims to release poor-quality Green Belt land for development to meet a mandatory target of 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament.
RIBA makes open call to attract LGBTQ+ architects for new exhibition
For LGBT+ History Month 2027, RIBA has invited members to submit work for a new exhibition celebrating the breadth and quality of architecture designed by LGBTQIA+ practitioners.
Strength, consistency and versatility from CaberMDF
West Fraser has shared details of their CaberMDF panels, the wide variety of its uses, and its sustainable features.
Building design with climate change in mind
Alex Hill, managing director at Whitecode Consulting, asks what the construction industry can do to combat rising temperatures through building design.
The project-operations gap: Dynamic verbs, living logic, and the ConOps bridge...
In part 4, Justin Kirby asks whether design tools like Concept of Operations (ConOps) can provide the missing collaborative bridge in the project-operations gap.
Why you should join Building Resilience: Construction in an Uncertain World
Building Resilience: Construction in an Uncertain World is a conference designed to help the industry understand the impact of climate change.
NRH report calls for stronger UK retrofit system
The National Retrofit Hub has released a report calling for more focus on strengthening the UK retrofit system.
UKCW celebrates women in construction
Tuesday 29 September at UK Construction Week Birmingham is has many talks and events dedicated to women in construction.
ESOS Phase 4: Turn audits into a funded decarbonisation plan
ESOS Phase 4 enables businesses to use the assessment to develop a prioritised programme the business can fund and deliver. Learn more here.
Back to the energy future
Claire Rowland, senior manager for the Living Lab and Whole Energy Systems Accelerator at Energy Systems Catapult, explains how the Whole Energy Systems Accelerator acts as a “time machine” for energy trials, allowing network operators to test plausible future conditions before they exist at scale.
Major conservation work begins at Glasgow Cathedral spire
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has started a three-year project to protect one of Scotland’s most historic landmarks – the spire of Glasgow Cathedral.
Government plans to introduce construction vocational GCSE
New construction vocational GCSEs are set to be introduced from September 2029 alongside more work experience placements.
The true cost of construction rework: Why getting it right first...
Ellie Wallbank, marketing executive at Spencer Clarke Group, explains how construction rework drives up project costs and time, making it essential to get things right the first time.
Building control after the change: What does “good” look like now?
Kate Moreton discusses what building control changes, including the Building Safety Act, mean for the industry.
Fire safety compliance depends on competence. But how do you prove...
Knowing what work needs to be done is only one part of fire safety. It also needs to be carried out correctly, whether that involves inspection, installation, maintenance or remedial work.
Construction applications for payment: Pain point or competitive advantage?
Payapps have released a new report investigating construction applications for payment, and how software can alleviate challenges.
New approach needed for construction training and reskilling, say APM
A new Association for Project Management report urges government to reconsider the approach to construction training and reskilling.