Why fire prevention, cybersecurity and quality system design should be considered...
While products designed to respond to faults remain important, the most effective fire prevention measures are implemented long before commissioning, says Fronius UK.
Devolution could create better opportunities for housing, report says
Mace Consult’s latest quarterly UK Market View highlights the opportunities devolution could create across housing, transport and public services, while warning that greater local powers alone will not translate into projects on the ground.
Construction jobs plan aims for 100,000 jobs per year
The government's construction jobs plan has finally been published, setting out tactics to handle the skills shortage.
The heat is on: What this summer’s weather taught UK project...
This summer’s record-breaking temperatures caused widespread disruption for the construction industry – and climate change is now critical feature in how projects need to be planned. Dr Hugo Minney, network lead of the Association for Project Management’s Sustainability Interest Network, looks at how organisations can better prepare for the risk of extreme weather.
A common data environment is only useful if the information can...
How construction teams can test common data environments and openBIM exchanges, preserve information status and understand the cost of changing platforms.
Leadership interview part 1: How Restore Compliance challenges traditional building compliance...
Martin Lewis, associate director at Restore Compliance, to find out more about his role and how the company is changing the norms of the building compliance landscape.
Visible cladding success: Centre Point counters the conflicts facing contractors
SFS discusses their centre point cladding system, Centre Point, and its innovation in cladding installation.
Restore Compliance nominated for Best Newcomer at The Grafters Group Awards
Restore Compliance is celebrating its nomination for Best Newcomer at The Grafters Group Awards, marking another exciting milestone for the growing building control consultancy.
BESA manifesto presented with goals for housebuilding
The BESA manifesto has been presented at Downing Street, with five recommendations to the UK government to achieve goals.
Why construction leaders can’t afford to ignore design technology
Construction design technology now shapes how projects get planned and built to give teams earlier visibility into cost and carbon, says Lou Farrell, senior editor of construction and manufacturing at Revolutionized Magazine
How early planning in construction changes project culture
Evelyn Long discusses how early planning discipline can improve coordination, productivity, integration, and outcomes for projects.
UK construction market has stabilised, but cost pressures and uncertainty persist
The UK construction market has recovered from the 2020-2023 downturn, but the growth outlook remains subdued and varies by sector, according to a new report from McBains.
From volume to value: Why UK retrofit success is about more...
Matt Hickman, refurbishment partnerships director at Lovell Renew, explores why the UK retrofit industry needs to look beyond project numbers and consider what successful refurbishment and retrofit means for the people directly affected by the work.
Enhancements planned for Actis U-value simulator
Builders and specifiers can look forward to an evolution of the Actis U-Value Simulator's capabilities very soon.
BESA: “Frustration” with BSA knowledge requirements in construction engineering
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) report highlights issues with BSA knowledge requirements in construction engineering.
9 in 10 Irish building supplier firms fear delayed payments this...
A new report from Atradius found that nine in ten (92%) Irish building materials firms fear late payments will affect their business this winter.
The Rise of Reform: What it means for private sector planners
Ben Standing of Browne Jacobson, and Jack Boyce of DevComms, explore the impact of Reform UK on developers and planners.
Are we really designing homes for the future? Rethinking how homes...
Eugenia Maslova, Technical & Regulatory Affairs Advisor at VELUX, asks if the right things are being measured as the Future Homes Standard prepares to come into effect.
Useful BIM information starts before the client appoints the team
Explore how clients can turn BIM information requirements into priced, testable appointments, with clear decisions, delivery dates and acceptance criteria.
From compliance to confidence: Phase two of Awaab’s Law
Ahead of the introduction of phase two of Awaab's Law, Ben Wallbank, digital strategy & partnerships manager at Trimble, explores why the compliance challenges remains just as much about data and evidence as it is about the maintenance delivery and how digital technology can help housing providers to stay ahead, ensuring safer living environments for residents.
What 100+ subcontractors told us about (not) getting paid
Payapps’ 2026 research into the state of subcontractor payment applications asked whether it is a pain point or a competitive advantage.
The heat network sector is still only talking about heat
Neil Lawson discusses how cooling in heat networks is often ignored, which can be detrimental to meeting carbon targets and buildings needs.
Show your working: The Golden Thread and accountability under the Building...
Under the Building Safety Act, it’s no longer enough to show what was built. You have to show why. Newforma’s James Lawrence and James Cooke talk through what that means for design teams working on higher-risk buildings, from tracing a safety decision to closing out a concern properly.
More speed, less haste – how using Actis materials can reduce...
Actis two-in-one reflective insulation with an integrated vapour barrier can be installed twice as quickly as traditional alternatives.
Winners of RIBA Stirling Prize 2026 announced
Mary Duggan and RUFF Architects have been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026 from for their housing scheme in London.
Mixed signals in UK construction as contract awards rise, but starts...
The October 2026 edition of Glenigan’s Construction Review reveals the UK construction sector is experiencing considerable turbulence, with activity weakening across all three key indicators.