[VIDEO]Self-climbing robot Schindler RISE used to install lifts on Skanska site
Skanska's all-electric 105 Victoria Street development in central London is seeing the first UK use of Schindler's Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler RISE).
“Future-proof workforces,” says Turner & Townsend construction report
The latest Turner & Townsend construction report says firms should focus on consolidating, expanding, and upskilling their workforce.
Industry reactions to the £600m skills package
The £600m skills package was announced over the weekend, and industry experts have shared their thoughts on the matter.
Getting to grips with waste management in the construction industry
Jane Goddard, managing director of building performance services and deputy CEO at BRE, outlines why waste management in the construction industry must evolve to meet the UK’s economic and environmental goals
Merton development achieves Secured by Design award
A carbon neutral development in Merton has become the first in the area to achieve a Secured by Design (SBD) award.
Nemetschek Group sees revenue grow to 19%, predicts continued growing profits...
The Nemetschek Group reported strong revenue growth of 17% to 19%, with continued high profitability expected in the financial year 2025.
New FIDIC CEO appointed
Susanna Zammataro has been appointed as the new FIDIC CEO after serving as director general for the International Road Federation.
Thermal efficiency focus must be on fabric first, says Actis as...
While the rise in take-up of domestic heat pumps is good news, the first port of call in the battle for net zero must always be improving a building's thermal fabric, says pan-European insulation specialist Actis.
The Plan for Change will require councils to provide evidence of...
From today, Councils will be required to provide proof of pothole spending in annual reports, or forfeit a quarter of new investment.
Open letter from Tier 1 construction professionals urge MPs to back...
The second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is due to take place today in the House of Commons and is expected to pass without resistance.
New construction skills package worth £600m announced
A new construction skills package has been announced to boost the number of skilled roles in the construction industry.
Digitisation in construction: From conception to project completion
Stuart Brown, managing director at KMS, and Andrew Knight, global data and tech lead at RICS, discuss digitisation in construction.
Demystifying digital twins of buildings
Everyone is talking about digital twins. But often there are still prejudices and reservations. Time to debunk some common myths about digital twins, to highlight real-world use cases and to demonstrate how this technology is shaping the future of real estate.
Robert De Niro’s Nobu tower to dominate Manchester skyline
The Nobu Tower, for Robert De Niro's Nobu Hospitality, is currently awaiting permission for construction to begin.
Great British Energy to put solar panels on schools and hospitals
Great British Energy have announced their first project to install solar panels on nearly 400 schools and hospitals.
BPF calls for extra planning officers in wake of devolution announcements
The BPF is calling for extra planning officers and funding of the safety regulator to capitalise on devolution of powers.
Pride in the Job Best Practice Seminars 2025
Pride in the Job is the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry and a prestigious benchmark for exceptional site managers.
7% decline in planning applications in Q4 2024
Data for planning applications in Q4 2024 has been published, detailing a disappointing drop from the previous year.
Sustainable ‘SuperHub’ showcases exposed timber structure
The “SuperHub” is a futureproof and sustainably designed multifunctional building. In an iterative process, the structural engineers succeeded in realising the design aesthetics of the visible timber construction while ensuring stability. They relied on SCIA Engineer software for the modelling and structural analysis of the load-bearing structure.
The Information Management Initiative: Why you should sign up
Better information management will help organisations deliver better whole-life outcomes while improving productivity, cutting costs and saving time, writes Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima
BIM training and new digital learning for the Japanese construction market
The building information modelling (BIM) market in Japan is undergoing significant growth, driven by the region’s passion for technological advancement in the construction industry
RTPI launches Awards for Research Excellence 2025
RTPI's awards for research excellence 2025 are now open for submissions, with two categories renamed in honour of passed members.
NFB Leadership Diploma launched for construction professionals
A new NFB leadership diploma has been announced with skills training for leaders and managers in the construction industry.
HBF find £210 per household in unspent developer contributions
The Home Builders Federation has updated their report from October that found £8bn in unspent developer contributions.
Digital technology for the built and natural environment
The natural environment is a complex and interrelated system of systems. Digital technology can provide the crucial information needed to make better decisions for development, writes Dan Rossiter of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
Reality capture tech for UK construction: Pint-sized players score big in...
Reality capture technology is helping small and medium-sized businesses to stay ahead of much larger competitors.