BIM-ready hardware: The next leap in construction
As a digital transformation continues to sweep across the industry, Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware examines the growing demand for Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how its use is influencing modern design projects.
Land Use Framework won’t fix UK’s problems, CPRE argues
A new CPRE report has warned that the Land Use Framework – due to be published on Wednesday – offers no new solutions and neglects existing policy tools.
ONS stats for January 2026 show yet another output fall
The ONS stats for January 2026 show another relatively stagnant month and quarter, with a decline of 2% for Q4.
Goverment rejects recommendations on environmental planning reforms
The Government has rejected several cross-party recommendations to mitigate and reduce housebuilding’s impact on nature and the environment, in its response to a Select Committee report.
Why AI in AEC/O must work across portfolios, not just flagship...
Artificial intelligence is no longer a fringe topic in the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry. It is rapidly becoming a defining force in how we design, build and operate the environments that shape everyday life, writes Julian Geiger, VP head of AI product & transformation at Nemetschek Group.
New UK infrastructure unit to fast-track projects
The government has announced regulatory reforms, including a new infrastructure unit, to fast track housing and infrastructure projects.
From policy ambition to investable infrastructure projects
Europe’s hugely ambitious and complex infrastructure projects require a digital-first approach that provides transparency, mitigates risk and guarantees long-term, social, environmental and economic value, writes Nathan Marsh, SVP, regional executive, EMEA at Bentley Systems.
Safer, more productive roadworks with dedicated line-marking, surfacing, and traffic management...
Explore how Re-flow's field management software is the perfect software solution for traffic management teams.
9 out of 10 CEOs ‘unaware of post-Grenfell building safety duties’
Almost nine out of 10 senior executives responsible for building portfolios may be unaware of their legal responsibilities under the UK’s post-Grenfell building safety regime, according to a new industry white paper.
Largest UK AI data centre campus granted planning permission
The largest AI data centre campus in the UK has been granted planning permission, with construction due to start next year.
New Future Homes Standard campaign to help deliver next generation of...
The Future Homes Hub has announced the launch of a new campaign to help the homebuilding sector prepare for the implementation of new building standards.
Final HS2 viaduct segments for Delta Junction created
The last of the HS2 viaduct segments created for the Delta Junction have rolled off the production line, ready to be put in place.
The hidden cost of email chaos: How AEC firms can reclaim...
For architecture, engineering and construction firms, email has become both an essential communication tool and a significant operational burden.
From intent to evidence: How digital innovation and PropTech is redefining...
James Fisher, head of strategic partnerships at the Building Research Establishment, argues sustainability in the built environment is shifting from only design-stage ambition to measurable, in-use performance - and that digital innovation is central to delivering and evidencing that change.
Net Zero by 2050 will cost the UK less than a...
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has warned that the cost of achieving net zero by 2050 will be less costly than a single spike in fossil fuel prices.
Refuge partners with tradeswomen platform to deliver trauma-informed maintenance across safe...
Refuge, the UK’s largest specialist domestic abuse charity, has partnered with tradeswomen platform TaskHer to carry out essential maintenance across a number of its safe houses using a trauma-informed approach.
Winners of Archiproducts design awards 2025 revealed
The 2025 winners of the annual competition have been announced across 14 categories, with several sustainable construction examples given.
What ‘good’ carbon management looks like on 3 flagship programmes
Major national programmes are now setting a benchmark for carbon management across the UK infrastructure pipeline.
UK building controls market remains stable, according to BCIA
The latest analysis report from the Building Controls Industry Association shows a steady year in 2025, with hope for 2026.
Trimble unveils 2026 Tekla Software: Accelerating BIM, engineering and construction productivity...
From office to site, Tekla is redefining how structures are designed, fabricated and built, combining automation and seamless collaboration into a connected construction workflow.
GMCA makes brownfield investment worth £1.6m
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has made a brownfield investment of £1.6m to support the creation of new and affordable homes.
The next steps for digital and tech in construction
Construction may have mastered the fundamentals of harnessing digital models and gathering data, but the true value of data lies in supporting collaboration, extracting insights and solving issues before they arise, writes Taylor Cupp of Hexagon Multivista.
Newcastle Airport to submit application for multi-million AirLink development
Newcastle Airport intends to submit a planning application in the near future for a 620,000 sq ft development south of the runway, with provision for an additional cargo hub.
Prison sentence handed out after massive public asbestos exposure
A site manager and two companies have received sentences following an HSE investigation into a large public asbestos exposure.
‘The sky really is the limit’ with cloud-based PIM software
When the time came to replace its outdated database and software, civil and structural engineering consultancy Cameron + Ross knew Deltek's cloud-based solutions, such as Vantagepoint and Deltek PIM, were a perfect fit.
How we can invest in renewable energy and protect our peatland...
WRc environmental consultant, Etisang Abraham, discusses renewable energy infrastructure and peatland ecosystems living more harmoniously.