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The CPA winter forecast has a gloomy prediction for 2026

CPA winter forecast lowers expectations

The CPA winter forecast has been revised down to 1.7%, when the previous forecast was at 2.8%, reflecting the gloomy outlook for the year.
Construction crane and a new high rise building reflected into a newly built office building. New offices are being built to satisfy the growing demand (note to inspector: i am the author of the project) Representing the future of BIM

Threads of change: The evolution and future of BIM

Simon Lewis, partner in the construction and engineering team at Womble Bond Dickinson, and nima senior vice-chair, reflects on the impact of BIM in construction.
The UK government has made its direction of travel unmistakably clear: build more homes, faster, by rewriting planning rules and removing common bottlenecks in the system

Planning reform – Why build quality and lender-readiness must keep up

The UK government has made its direction of travel unmistakably clear: build more homes, faster, by rewriting planning rules and removing common bottlenecks in the system.
As steel detailers face tighter schedules, increasingly complex hybrid structures, and ongoing labour shortages, automation and interoperability are no longer optional – they are essential to staying competitive

How automation and interoperability are transforming steel detailing: What’s new in...

As steel detailers face tighter schedules, increasingly complex hybrid structures, and ongoing labour shortages, automation and interoperability are no longer optional – they are essential to staying competitive.
SOCOTEC, global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has opened a new office in Dublin, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic expansion across Ireland

SOCOTEC expands Irish operations with new Dublin office opening

SOCOTEC, global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has opened a new office in Dublin, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic expansion across Ireland.
The Thames Water reservoir contractor will create a new reservoir similar to this, the Dovestone Reservoir

Search on for Thames Water reservoir contractor

Bids for interest are open to find a Thames Water reservoir contractor to work on a project worth £5.7bn before VAT.
UK-Antarctic construction project, the ‘Discovery Building’, is designed to cut carbon emissions at Rothera Research Station by 25%

[VIDEO]Largest UK Antarctic construction project completes on time

The UK-Antarctic construction project, the ‘Discovery Building’, is designed to cut carbon emissions at Rothera Research Station by 25%.
The PAC is calling for a fraud investigation into the insulation scandal

Parliamentary report calls for fraud investigation into insulation scandal

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is calling for the Serious Fraud Office to conduct and investigation into the insulation scandal.
The global English edition of ZIGURAT's Master's in HVAC and energy efficiency will begin intake in November 2026.

New English-language HVAC and energy efficiency Master’s launched by ZIGURAT

The global English edition of ZIGURAT's Master's in HVAC and energy efficiency will begin intake in November 2026.
The UK Holocaust Memorial Bill has been granted Royal Assent, allowing the London project to go ahead

Holocaust Memorial to be built in London

The UK Holocaust Memorial Bill has been granted Royal Assent, allowing the London project to move forward after being proposed in 2021.
CITB continues its partnership with Open Doors as part of its commitment to new entrants and bridging the construction skills gap

Taking visitors behind the scenes of construction: CITB promotes booking for...

CITB continues its partnership with Open Doors as part of its commitment to new entrants and bridging the construction skills gap.
Heat pump condenser units for heating and cooling modern house UK

BCIA responds to Government’s Warm Homes Plan

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) welcomes the Government’s Warm Homes Plan but is disappointed that the Plan includes no new policies or funding commitments to support the decarbonisation of non-domestic buildings.
New build housing design guidance has been updated

Government updates new build housing design guidance

The new build housing design guidance has been updated to reflect the needs of modern homeowners and climate change.
Group of construction workers working on scaffolding

Study highlights the role of AI and LiDAR in advancing scaffolding...

Advances in cloud-based artificial intelligence are introducing new approaches to scaffolding safety inspection and compliance within construction site management.
The landscaping carbon reduction tools allow for easier comparison and selection of materials

New set of landscaping carbon reduction tools published

The Landscape Institute (LI) has released landscaping carbon reduction tools to ease the comparison and selection of low-carbon materials.
The 'world first' 7 metre, CO₂-neutral concrete pedestrian bridge is made of 75% circular raw materials, with no primary sand or gravel

World’s first bridge made with CO₂-neutral concrete revealed

Paebbl and Heijmans have unveiled a 'world first' showcase of a 7 metre pedestrian bridge, containing 75% circular raw materials, with no primary sand or gravel.
The Wildlife Trusts is warning that the nature crisis in construction could become a catastrophe

Nature crisis in construction highlighted by wildlife organisations

The nature crisis in construction is at risk of becoming a catastrophe if recommendations from the NRR are adopted.
A new report from Re-flow examines the challenges and opportunities of carbon management in the UK infrastructure sector

The UK carbon management revolution: opportunities and risk in focus

A new report from Re-flow examines the challenges and opportunities of carbon management in the UK infrastructure sector.
Pick Everard employees standing outside one of the buildings with the fire safety assurance certificate

Pick Everard achieves fire safety assurance on Salford high-rise buildings

Pick Everard have achieved fire safety assurance certification on two high-rise buildings in Salford, Manchester.
The use of tactile paving isn’t always the right solution when it comes to aiding accessibility, as Ian Streets explores

Time to change tactics around tactile paving

A trip to the most heavily populated city in the world might be an extreme way of demonstrating it, but the use of tactile paving isn’t always the right solution when it comes to aiding accessibility.
One of South Harrow’s most notorious housing estates is undergoing a major regeneration, achieving Secured By Design Gold Developers Awards

Grange Farm Development receives Secured by Design Gold

One of South Harrow’s most notorious housing estates is undergoing a major regeneration.
Aerial view of new build housing with built in solar panels in the roof, England, representing changes proposed in the warm homes plan

Industry welcomes Warm Homes Plan promise of £15bn for sustainable solutions

The ‘Warm Homes Plan’ will deliver £15bn of public investment, roll out upgrades to up to 5 million homes that could save them hundreds on energy bills and help to lift up to a million families out of fuel poverty by 2030.
UK home ownership is facing ever-increasing challenges, say the HBF

HBF report shows widening gap in UK home ownership

UK home ownership is facing ever increasing challenges according to a new HBF report, including affordability gaps and high deposit needs.
Jen Lemen gives her top five hot topics for surveyors in 2026

Five hot topics for surveyors in spring 2026

Jen Lemen writes for PBC Today again, presenting the top five hot topics for surveyors as construction gets underway into 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s plans for the town centre include regenerating Ryecroft, Astley Place and the Midway car park

Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre regeneration gains £18.94m funding package

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s plans for the town centre include regenerating Ryecroft, Astley Place and the Midway car park, bringing 328 new homes, retail and businesses.
Actis has been awarded a silver medal by global sustainability and corporate social responsibility organisation EcoVadis, putting it among the top 15 per cent of performers from 125,000 companies assessed over the past 12 months and the top one per cent of EcoVadis-assessed companies in the plastics manufacturing sector

Actis awarded silver medal for sustainability and CSR

Insulation specialist Actis has been awarded a silver medal by a leading global sustainability and corporate social responsibility organisation.