UKGBC publishes comment on CCC climate action report
A new CCC climate action report has been released, showing the UK is woefully unprepared for incoming extreme weather events.
Bowmer + Kirkland secure Fabrica, UK’s largest commercial science scheme of...
Mission Street and BGO have awarded Bowmer + Kirkland the main works contract for Fabrica, the largest science contract in the UK of 2025 so far.
Mass Timber Centre of Excellence launches at BE-ST Campus in Scotland
The Mass Timber Centre of Excellence offers access to the UK’s most advanced mass timber manufacturing equipment, with the largest commercially available CNC machine in the country.
Keltbray managers jailed over £600,000 corruption scheme
Convictions have been made in a case of Keltbray manager corruption as a demolition company makes bribes worth £600,000.
[VIDEO] Autonomous digger passes site tests, will be deployed at Manchester...
An autonomous excavator passed trials with flying colours at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield, in collaboration with Gravis Robotics.
PFI expiry: why collaboration is the key to a smooth transition
As several Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) contracts approach expiry, Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, examines how collaboration can smooth out a potentially bumpy transition.
Top barriers to modular construction in sustainable projects and how to...
The journey towards integrating modular construction into sustainable building projects is fraught with challenges, from financial constraints to misconceptions about quality and effectiveness.
CABE publishes results of Building Control Survey 2025
CABE has published a report from their Building Control Survey 2025, highlighting more optimism for the sector since the last survey.
What’s in the Construction Products Reform Green Paper?
The Construction Products Reform Green Paper introduces a pivotal expansion in the definition of construction products, focusing on their intended use to enhance regulatory coverage.
£300m GBE boost promised by prime minister
A £300m GBE boost has been promised by Keir Starmer, intended to bring further international investment to the company.
Glider Technology acquires Sitedesk, enhancing the management of built estates
Innovative 3D visualisation capability will be added to Glider’s intelligent information management platform, further enhancing the abilities for estate operators to visualise assets, optimise maintenance and improve performance.
Government announces Building Control Independent Panel appointments
A Building Control Independent Panel has had five appointments made off the back of the Grenfell Inquiry's recommendations.
Deconstruct UK to carry out Grenfell Tower demolition
Deconstruct UK, who have been responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Grenfell Tower, have now taken on the additional task of bringing the tower structure down.
Planning Inspectorate made 18,346 decisions last year
The Planning Inspectorate has published figures showing a net decrease in the total number of active cases in the 12 months to March 2025.
[VIDEO] Record-breaking monopile installation sets foundation for £4bn offshore windfarm
ScottishPower’s biggest-ever renewables project is underway with the installation of the first foundation for the £4bn East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm.
Flying construction robots undergoing first tests in site-like conditions
New research from Imperial College London and the University of Bristol has explored the emerging field of utilising aerial robotics in construction, with new drone technology undergoing tests in Switzerland.
World’s first Low Carbon Ratings system for cement and concrete launched
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced a new Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete, designed to help customers prioritise sustainability when selecting construction materials by using a clear AA to G scale.
On-demand webinar: Discover a faster way to check your revit models...
In today’s fast-paced construction industry, efficiency and accuracy are more crucial than ever. This is where Solibri CheckPoint comes into play
Planning pressures leading to more unfinished residential projects hitting market
Manchester-based property firm Landwood has seen a marked increase in part-complete residential developments hitting the market, attributing the trend to 'slow-moving' planning reforms.
The evolution of safety: highlights from the Health & Safety Event...
Discover insights from this year's Health and Safety Event show at Birmingham’s NEC with Re-flow Field Management.
On-demand webinar: Unveiling the future of fire stopping with Laing O’Rourke...
In a webinar hosted by Solibri, experts from Laing O’Rourke, BDP, and Solibri convened to unveil a groundbreaking approach to fire stopping in construction.
New planning reforms to slice a year off infrastructure delivery
Amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill have been announced by the government, with the aim to slash a year from infrastructure delivery times.
RIBA and The King’s Foundation team up to launch champion retrofit
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and The King’s Foundation have announced the launch of a new initiative to champion retrofit, promote the reuse of existing buildings, and spotlight the local skills and expertise needed to make it happen.
Strategic marketing in construction: Why the right plan matters more than...
In a sector as competitive and fast-moving as construction, strategic marketing is no longer optional - it’s business-critical. As a new financial year gets underway, many construction firms are revisiting commercial targets and sharpening focus on how to achieve them. But how many have a clear, actionable plan in place?
Great British Nuclear launches £600m Small Modular Reactor tender
Great British Nuclear has launched a tender for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme, seeking two owner's engineers for contracts worth a combined £600m lasting 14 years.
Accelerator programme to help deploy AI solutions in UK construction
Digital Catapult’s intervention in the construction industry will address key challenges by convening capabilities with the three industry leaders and ten innovators on deploying AI solutions.