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Eamonn Boylan, CEO of Homes England and Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, signing the Homes England Strategic Place Partnership

Homes England Strategic Place Partnership agreed

Homes England has partnered with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) to deliver a shared plan for housing and regeneration.

Update your field management system: Sticking with outdated software costs more

Re-flow is an end-to-end field management system that’s helping forward-thinking companies ditch outdated processes and operate with clarity, control, and compliance.
Touted as the its first-of-its-kind, Octopus' 'Tenant Power' tariff shares the benefits of clean energy fairly between tenants and landlords

Octopus’ new ‘Tenant Power’ tariff could save social housing tenants up...

Touted as the first of its first-of-its-kind, the Octopus 'Tenant Power' tariff shares the benefits of clean energy fairly between tenants and landlords.
Engineering construction workers will face peak demand in 2030, according to ECITB

Demand for engineering construction workers faces peak in 2030

The demand for engineering construction workers is set to peak in 2030, according to an updated Labour Forecast Tool report.
The NESO evidence handbook will help electrical projects ensure they provide value

New NESO evidence handbook developed for electricity projects

A new NESO evidence handbook has been launched to unclog the queue and for projects to ensure they enter the queue and provide value.
Mark Wild, who spoke at UKREiiF about HS2 project investment

Chief executive calls for more HS2 project investment

Mark Wild, chief executive of HS2 Ltd, spoke at UKREiiF about the HS2 project investment opportunities for business.
Golden Valley Phase 2 includes three more construction projects

Golden Valley Phase 2 plans revealed at Cyber UK

HBD, part of Henry Boot, unveils plans for phase 2 of the landmark Golden Valley scheme, including the launch of the newly named 'I/O Buildings'.
RICS Women in Construction award encourages more women into the industry, as pictured here

Winners of RICS Women in Construction announced

The RICS Women in Construction winners have been announced, being awarded a scholarship to undertake a Diploma in Adjudication.
Streaming data, binary data moving on a digital road - Digital Code road concept. 3d illustration

New research reveals how BIM is tackling road construction delays and...

A groundbreaking international study has revealed how BIM is helping to solve persistent scheduling and planning problems in road construction projects, offering a clear path to improved delivery, reduced disruption, and cost certainty.

Cyber insurance: Minimising business interruptions from third-party service failures

In today’s interconnected world, businesses in the design professional sector—including mechanical and electrical design engineers, architects, surveyors, project managers, and BIM specialists—rely heavily on seamless connectivity to access critical information, collaborate on projects, and meet deadlines.

Digital Construction Week 2025 reveals big names for the Main Stage...

Digital Construction Week (DCW), the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment, returns to Excel London on 4-5 June 2025. This year’s Main Stage line-up brings together influential voices from across the construction and infrastructure landscape, showcasing industry-shaping projects, bold ideas, and powerful personal stories.
Steel bridge construrction with scaffolding and framework. representing the infrastructure boom

Infrastructure boom at risk: new data warns of budget creep, inefficiencies...

While investment in infrastructure, data centers, and public projects are booming, the construction industry is being increasingly threatened by mounting inefficiencies, spiraling budgets, and costly rework-challenges driven by outdated practices and disconnected technologies that hinder collaboration.
The Nemetschek Group has announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by Muayad Simbawa

Nemetschek Group expands into Saudi Arabia to advance digital transformation in...

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, today announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Landsec Office construction jobs are taking a back seat until current jobs are finished

No new Landsec office construction jobs until current schemes filled

Landsec have announced that they are not intending to take on new office construction jobs until two current schemes have been completed.
The May 2025 Construction Review shows small relief for the sector

May 2025 Construction Review shows minor relief for industry

The May 2025 Glenigan Construction Review paints a picture of minor short term relief for the sector, but longer trends remain concerning.
Facade specialist EQUITONE will demonstrate its fibre cement facades at UKREiif as part of the ETEX group.

Etex brands to join forces at UKREiiF 2025 to spotlight benefits...

A group of leading construction brands under the Etex umbrella will present a coordinated showcase at UKREiiF 2025, demonstrating how a fully integrated approach to the building envelope can help meet the construction industry's twin priorities of safety and sustainability.
New UK homes, as covered in the Homes England stats

New Homes England stats reveal agency surpassed targets

The Homes England stats detail number of homes built, started, and land unlocked by the agency in working towards government targets.
Offsite manufacturing specialists McAvoy are seeking new subcontractors and suppliers at at 'Meet the Buyer' event in Manchester in June

McAvoy seeking new subcontractors and suppliers

Offsite manufacturing specialists McAvoy are seeking new subcontractors and suppliers at at 'Meet the Buyer' event in Manchester in June.
The HBF-supported housing report states that only 10% of young people can buy a home

Prioritise helping first time buyers, says new HBF-supported housing report

First time buyers are in desperate need of support, says a new HBF-supported housing report exploring the issue.

Construction products reform: What it means for the industry

The UK Government has released a Green Paper proposing big changes to how construction products are regulated. These reforms are a direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the urgent need to make buildings safer.
New Build Homes in England 2025 Aerial View of UK Housing Development Under Construction

1.5m homes – building at scale across all tenures; which are...

Andrew Milsom, sector lead for Affordable Housing at NHBC, examines the importance of affordable housing in efforts to deliver the Government's housing targets.

Announcing Mark Robinson as Non-Executive Chair of The Build Chain

Strengthening leadership with the appointment of Mark Robinson to build a smarter future for construction procurement.
David Roulstone, FSi Promat's national commercial and marketing manager, examines how single-sided fire stopping supports project efficiency

How can single-sided fire stopping solutions support project efficiency?

David Roulstone, national commercial and marketing manager of fire stopping specialist FSi Promat, looks at how single-sided fire stopping can support project efficiency.
Several London Underground stations are subject to the framework

New TfL infrastructure procurement framework incoming

A new TfL infrastructure procurement framework has had details announced ahead of time, detailing infrastructure and construction projects.
Most of The Crown Estate JV's projects will be in London

Crown Estate JV to deliver six development schemes

A new Crown Estate JV with Lendlease will support the development of six schemes across London and Birmingham.
Men's mental health in construction is suffering from a culture of silence

How to address the culture of silence that surrounds men’s mental...

Julia Shervington from Mates in Mind discusses issues surrounding men's mental health and the culture of silence in construction.