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The AI safety cameras are equipped to telehandlers similar to the one pictured

Dandara utilising AI safety cameras on their telehandlers

Dandara are now exclusively hiring telehandlers equipped with AI safety cameras to decrease risk of on-site incident.

FSi Promat launches new linear joint seal tested to EN standards

Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat has launched Stopseal® Linear Joint Seal (LJS), a dry-fit, fast to install, fire resistant product which provides a high-performance volume expansion and pressure seal.
January 2025 ONS stats show a decline

Construction output fell again in January 2025 ONS stats

The January 2025 ONS stats show that overall output has fallen for the second month running, marked by weather and a drop in new work.
Suicidal ideation in construction is an unfortunately widespread issue

Researcher calls for shared experiences with suicidal ideation in construction

Researcher and doctoral student, Phoebe Savill, is researching suicidal ideation in construction, and needs participants.
Liane Bayliss, South East and South London area sales manager for pan-European insulation specialist Actis, is among guest speakers at an open day at the Scandia-Hus show centre in East Grinstead on Saturday April 5

Scandia-Hus open day offers chance for builders to talk to Actis...

A seminar on the benefits of using Europe's only C2C Certified® reflective insulation along with its sister membranes is one of the highlights of an open day being held at the HQ of a leading timber frame manufacturer next month.
Darwin Group have launched a modular operating theatre to help NHS organisations clear the elective backlog of 7.46m outstanding procedures

Modular operating theatre launched to help clear NHS elective backlog

Darwin Group have launched a modular operating theatre- "the first of its kind"- to help NHS organisations clear the elective backlog of 7.46m procedures.
UKCW 2025 returns to ExCeL London from 7-9 May, marking its biggest edition yet as it celebrates a decade of construction innovation

Meet the thought leaders shaping the future of construction at UK...

UK Construction Week (UKCW) 2025 returns to ExCeL London from 7-9 May, marking its biggest edition yet as it celebrates a decade of construction innovation.
Guide to specification will allow easier writing of building specifications

New NBS Best Practice Guide to Specification released

A new NBS guide to specification has been released, aimed at helping industry professionals write coherent safety specifications.
Artists impression of the M3 J9 improvement scheme

M3 J9 improvement scheme given go-ahead – again

The M3 J9 improvement scheme has been given the permission for construction, seemingly for the second time.
Rising cement costs stem from decarbonisation costs, say the WCA

Rising cement costs: WPA warns tariffs will reshape the industry

The World Cement Association's director, Emir Adiguzel, spoke in Athens yesterday and warned that cement costs would soon rise.
Kabandy, a leader in AI-powered BIM quantity take-off (QTO), is expanding into the UK and Ireland to transform early-stage estimating

Kabandy expands into the UK and Ireland: elevating AI-driven BIM estimating

By investing in dedicated resources and leveraging its success across Europe, Kabandy is set to transform how cost consultants, quantity surveyors, general contractors, and BIM managers approach early-stage estimating—especially for those without BIM expertise.
While BIM has significantly improved the way projects are designed and managed, challenges can still arise without proper coordination

Mastering BIM coordination and task management through effective issue tracking and...

In today’s fast-paced construction environment, staying on top of multiple projects and team collaboration is crucial for success. While Building Information Modelling (BIM) has significantly improved the way projects are designed and managed, challenges can still arise without proper coordination.
Planning and consent reforms may not go far enough to positively impact UK infrastructure

Planning and consent reforms: Are the proposed changes to the consenting...

Mark Worcester, director of planning at Turley, discusses whether or not the reforms to planning and consent go far enough.

Trimble streamlines site capture with new 360º photo functionality in Field...

Construction software company Trimble has launched 360 Photos for Viewpoint Field View, expanding site capture capabilities within the field management solution.
Architect holding smartphone on a construction site - Young female engineer visiting site - Construction female worker on site using mobile, representing industry responses to the new planning and infrastructure bill

Construction industry welcomes new planning and infrastructure reforms

The industry has welcomed reforms laid out in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which streamlines multiple planning processes to enable development.
High street regeneration can help communities to thrive again

The road to high street regeneration

Chris Flint, regeneration director at Miller Knight, discusses the road to high street regeneration and how a change of tactic could help.
Energy Meter In Kitchen Measuring Electricity And Gas Use With Woman Looking At Bills With Calculator, representing the warm homes plan

New Warm Homes Plan funding will bring more energy savings

A boost to the Warm Homes Plan funding has been announced to bring more energy efficiency measures to homes in the UK.
The clock’s ticking on MEES & EPC for commercial landlords and property owners but you can create greener buildings and greater returns

Be ready for MEES and EPC regime changes with GBD

The clock’s ticking on MEES & EPC for commercial landlords and property owners but we can help you create greener buildings and greater returns.
On 8-10 April at the Birmingham NEC, this year’s Health & Safety Event will explore the latest regulatory changes, updates and case studies

From compliance to culture: what’s happening at the Health & Safety...

On the 8-10 April at the Birmingham NEC, this year’s Health & Safety Event will connect over 13,000 visitors, more than 350 exhibitors, and 10,000+ products and solutions – all exploring the latest insights, regulatory changes, updates, and case studies when it comes to worksite safety.
Concept art of the new Manchester United stadium

New Man Utd stadium announced, worth £2bn

A new Manchester United stadium has been announced to replace Old Trafford, and worth £2bn and seating 100,000.
IoT and smart construction are susceptible to unique challenges

Securing IoT and smart construction

Nathan Charles, head of customer success at OryxAlign, discusses IoT and smart construction to secure connected systems against threats.
400kV extra high voltage electricity line changing direction above cultivated field contracting with autumn forest, shot from above with drone, representing the new planning and infrastructure bill

“Seismic reforms” promised in new Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Sweeping changes introduced in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill by the government have been well received by the industry at large, promising to create "the biggest building boom in a generation".
Regeneration and major development are being hindered by processes, says Pagabo's Jonathan Parker

Missing a trick – How is the government performing on regeneration...

Regeneration and major developments are still being held back by lengthy processes, says Jonathan Parker, development director at Pagabo.
The Market View Spring 2025 shows a darker future for the industry

The Arcadis Market View Spring 2025 shows a rough future

The Arcadis Market View Spring 2025 warns of a bleak future for the industry in 2025 with no recovery expected until late in the year.
Solibri has made the barrier to entry for model-checking in the AEC industry so low that there seems to be little reason not to make model-checking a commonplace step in the AEC workflow.

The future of BIM model checking: Why Solibri CheckPoint is a...

Solibri has made the barrier to entry for model-checking in the AEC industry so low that there seems to be little reason not to make model-checking a commonplace step in the AEC workflow.
Wickes demerger, Travis Perkins,

Travis Perkins CEO Pete Redfern to step down with immediate effect

Travis Perkins CEO Pete Redfern will step down with immediate effect, due to ill health.