Powers of statutory consultees to be reduced under new planning reforms
Statutory consultees such as Sports England and the Garden Trust will ‘no longer be required to input’ on planning decisions, in new reforms.
VR in construction to bring designs to life
Satwant Saggu, lecturer in construction & the built environment at Dudley College of Technology, discusses the uses of VR in construction.
MMC and cultural change in the construction industry
Edward Jezeph, chartered surveyor and senior manager at Homes England, discusses the difficult cultural change in the construction industry.
The top trends for the AEC/O industry in 2025
From interoperability and sustainability to digital twins and AI, Nemetschek Group looks at the key trends set to shape the digital transformation of the AEC/O industry in 2025.
Re-flow field management for construction: Secure data, API integrations and expert...
Re-flow field management for construction integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, and their support team ensures that everyone in your organisation gets the most out of the software.
International Women’s Day: Should I be here? Understanding the impact...
Jemma Shorrock, associate director of Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group), discusses women in professional settings and imposter syndrome.
British Museum consultancy framework announced for £46.1m
A new British Museum consultancy framework has been announced covering aspects from new galleries to fire safety upgrades.
Salford and Cambridge regeneration plans drafted
Plans have been drafted for regeneration projects in Salford and Cambridge, Manchester, including a new park and 7,000 new homes.
Housing planning approvals hit decade-low
The Home Builders Federation latest report has shown that the number of housing planning approvals has hit its lowest point since 2014.
Ensuring a Golden Thread of installation quality for fire protection
Leeds Beckett University and ARC are collaborating on a pioneering Knowledge Transfer Partnership that combines digital technology and AI to create a Golden Thread of quality assurance for fire prevention product installations.
Why you need a fire protection specialist – and sooner rather...
Fire protection isn’t a job for the unqualified, which is why our team here at Commercial Fire Protection is certified and accredited by fire industry bodies as competent to carry out the work.
Building beyond tomorrow – the changing face of UK housebuilding
Chris Hall, technical innovation manager at NHBC, looks back at his UK house building career and what to expect in the future as new legislation comes into effect.
First UK grey belt solar farm given planning permission after appeal
The UK's first grey belt solar farm has been granted planning permission with NPPF reforms, after previously being denied in 2015.
February 2025 PMIs show sharp decline in activity
S&P Global's February 2025 PMIs show further declines in the first quarter of 2025, with very little growth in any category.
MPA criticises government strategies as “inconsistent”
The Mineral Products Association has spoken out, criticising the government for inconsistent strategies favouring some materials.
Navigating the new gateway process: how early engagement can save developers...
Steve Evans, head of Technical Operations at NHBC, explores how to navigate the new three-stage gateway process overseen by the BSR.
Trident team ensures fire safety in conversion of 135-year-old Victorian shop...
Learn more about how Trident's fire safety consultants were able to help bring the Lower Parliament Street Nottingham conversion project to completion.
Time to “forget the bats and newts”: Is planning reform enough?
John Nettleton, group property and partnerships director at Audley Villages discusses issues with planning applications and the environment.
D2 and Sterling DCS partner to advance sustainable programme management in...
The collaboration between D2 and Sterling DCS is set to drive innovation, improve cost efficiency, and embed sustainability at the core of infrastructure project delivery.
RICS AI consultation launches on new professional standard
A new RICS AI consultation has been launched asking members and stakeholders to voice their opinion on the proposed standard for use of AI.
2025 HS2 graduate programme launches
The 2025 HS2 graduate programme has been launched, and seeks 30 participants to join several departments in major infrastructure projects.
Re-flow secures investment from Kester Capital to drive next growth phase
Re-flow, a leading provider of field management (“FM”) software for the critical infrastructure sector – including civils, utilities, highways, and commercial landscaping – is excited to announce a strategic investment from Kester Capital (“Kester”).
Balfour Beatty chief executive to step down later this year
The Balfour Beatty chief executive, Leo Quinn, has announced that he will step down in September this year and Philip Hoare will take his spot.
Plan for Neighbourhoods to invest £1.5bn into communities
The Plan for Neighbourhoods has been announced, with £1.5bn in investment across 75 local areas to boost high streets and healthcare.
Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment: Issue 4.0 update
Issue 4.0 of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment reinforces industry commitments to cutting carbon emissions deep into the supply chain.
Protected status: Navigating the challenges of listed building retrofit
Dr Emma Wells, technical director and head of historic buildings at SLR Consulting, discusses the issues around developing historic buildings.