Network Rail launches new property development company
Platform4, Network Rail’s new property development company, is expected to deliver 40,000 new homes and over 10 million sq ft of commercial space over the next ten years.
Construction and infrastructure pipeline “starting to crack”
The UK's £530bn construction and infrastructure pipeline is starting to crack, with skills shortages, weak investment and chronic delivery delays bringing major projects grinding to a halt
Re-flow 1.9: Split BoQ into sections and boost operational control
Re-flow 1.9 delivers a new wave of practical enhancements designed to give field operations greater clarity, control, and efficiency. Building on feedback from real users and industry-wide challenges, this update strengthens the digital foundations relied on by teams across the UK and Ireland.
Morgan Sindall completes net zero primary school in Bushey
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the new Little Reddings Primary School in Bushey for the Department for Education (DfE).
AI potential “being wasted” in construction
The potential of AI to boost productivity in the construction industry is being wasted by a lack of literacy training to staff and policies...
United Infrastructure and University of Salford unite to retrofit UK houses
United Infrastructure and the University of Salford partner to retrofit a 1930s house at Salford's Energy House 2.0 facility.
Actis team discusses innovation, new technologies and sustainability
Marketing, innovation and management teams from Actis in France have been discussing next steps in the insulation specialist’s innovation journey with colleagues from the UK and Ireland at a meeting at its French HQ.
World-first design framework for elite women’s stadiums developed
The new guidelines provide a blueprint to plan, construct and retrofit stadiums that meet the specific needs of female players, staff and supporters. The initiative marks a significant shift from traditional football venue design, which has historically centred on the male game.
Building smarter: Making the case for industrialised construction in the UK
Zoe Metcalfe of AtkinsRéalis examines the role of Design for Manufacture and Assembly in meeting some of the UK’s biggest infrastructure and housing goals, while increasing certainty, improving safety and speeding up projects
Construction output ticks up 0.1% in Q3 despite housing fall
Total construction output edged up by 0.1% between July and September compared with the previous three months, although private housing fell, according to official...
Modernising heat networks: Why HIUs hold the key to efficiency upgrades
Upgrading old and inefficient Heat Interface Units is an investment in long-term efficiency and a low-carbon future, writes Charlie Mowbray of Ideal Heating
Building smarter, not slower: Why digital procurement is a necessity
In construction, speed and precision are everything. Projects live and die by their timelines and subcontractors are under constant pressure to balance cost, quality and delivery. Yet despite this, procurement – the very process that fuels every build – remains stuck in outdated habits.
AI in project management: Building the future
AI adoption has surged among project managers, according to new research. Professor Adam Boddison OBE, chief executive of the Association for Project Management (APM), discusses the findings and why AI is increasingly becoming a trusted tool to support project delivery.
England’s largest NHS trust goes live with digital twin
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has gone live with a digital twin of six hospitals as part of its strategy to create a smart estate.
Construction Equipment Association board adds Chris Sleight
Chris Sleight, managing director of Off-Highway Research, has joined the board of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA)
Projects like mine, doing things I can do
Construction productivity has been stuck in neutral for decades, but change is possible. By learning from real projects and sharing what actually works on site, the industry can move past theory and into action. The message is simple: the best ideas often come from projects just like yours, writes Antony Impey MBE
Building quality homes in large quantities
David Campbell, chief operating officer at NHBC, discusses ambitious housing targets, maintaining quality while building large numbers of new homes and why skills might be the key to unlocking both.
Why early fire safety consultancy saves time, money – and lives
When you’re planning changes to a building, fire safety might not be the first thing on your mind. Yet the reality is that every alteration to the fabric of a building can have a direct impact on its fire safety strategy.
The pragmatic path to smart buildings for existing estates
Lucas Cusack from Glider Technology explains why true value lies in the data, not the model.
Material Evolution’s low carbon cement wins National Innovation Award
Material Evolution (Mevo) has been named the National Innovation Award winner at the 2025 Constructing Excellence Awards, for its work in ultra-low carbon construction.
Nemetschek Group continues its strong and profitable growth in Q3 2025
Nemetschek Group continues its very strong and profitable growth in Q3 2025 and reconfirms its updated guidance for the full year 2025.
New report reveals Scotland’s potential to lead data centre development
According to a new analysis by planning and development consultancy Lichfields, Scotland has been identified as a key growth market for data centre development, driven by its renewable energy capacity, available land, and skilled workforce.
[VIDEO] Making DorTrak reports easy to read with Fireco
In the latest video guide from Fireco, senior commercial manager Alex shows you how to read your DorTrak report in the online portal.
New towns need decisive action to scale housing delivery
The New Towns Taskforce Report and government response represent welcome progress but bolder measures will be needed to ensure new towns provide a new model for delivering housing at scale, writes Mark Gauguier, partner at Farrer & Co.
The effect of Trump’s tariffs on the North American construction industry
Raphael McMahon examines the effect of tariffs on key materials and how rising costs are impacting the construction sector and will ultimately affect house prices.
HSE launches consultation on improving asbestos protections
The HSE is seeking views on proposals to enhance worker and public protection from asbestos exposure in a new consultation.