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The new Homes England strategy will encourage new partnerships

New Homes England strategy announced

A new Homes England strategy for 2025-2030 has been announced to encourage new and improved collaboration and accelerate homes delivery.
Close-up of Bricklayer constructing brick wall using red bricks, cement and tools while wearing gloves, representing falling construction output

Latest ONS figures see construction output fall by 0.3%

The Office for National Statistics has reported a slow October for UK construction, with both total and monthly output on the decline.
A drive to recruit local planning inspectors will begin in the new year

[VIDEO] Local planning inspector recruitment to begin in earnest in new...

The Planning Inspectorate will begin a recruitment drive for local planning inspectors in the new year to tackle the shortage.
There’s a recently developed, more modern way of managing field operations that begins with seemingly simple form submissions and makes the most of data collection from sites

From forms to flows: How intelligent data capture can transform field...

There’s a recently developed, more modern way of managing field operations that begins with seemingly simple form submissions and makes the most of data collection from sites.
The Payapps Team collect the ‘Product if the Year’ award at the 2025 Construction Computing Awards

Product of the Year award win underlines dedication of Payapps’ team

Hear more about Payapps's time at the Construction Computing Awards in London, meeting with some of the outstanding businesses and innovations from across the entire built environment.
The 100% recycled brick (not pictured) takes another step towards net zero in construction

Nearly 100% recycled brick now available for retail at B&Q

B&Q are now selling the Kenoteq K-Briq, a nearly 100% recycled brick, supplying bricks to more environmentally conscious DIYers.
View of the exterior of a high-rise building that is having work done on its exterior. There is scaffolding set up around the building with safety nets for safety.

Lords Committee deems Building Safety Regulator delays “unacceptable”

Inconsistent product standards, an ageing workforce and "unacceptable" delays at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) are some of the issues identified in a recent House of Lords Committee report.
Construction debris made up over 15% of National Highways road incidents

Construction debris accounted for 830 road incidents over nine months

A press release by National Highways has shown that construction debris has made up over 15% of their road incidents.
Digital city concepts. 3D render

AI goes on site: How digital tools are quietly transforming construction...

Artificial intelligence (AI), digital portals and structured data are reshaping how quality is managed – and, crucially, how risk is understood by lenders and insurers.
traditional sand stone buildings and roads of glasgow during heavy fog wheather in Scotland England

Planning bodies urge councils to factor climate change in planning

The RTPI and the TCPA are urging local councils to factor in climate change in planning decisions for housing and other projects.
Aerial drone view of houseboat in Canal du Midi from above, family travel by boat, vacation in Southern France

Actis becomes patron of UNESCO World Heritage site

Insulation specialist Actis, whose HQ is in South West France, has become a corporate patron of UNESCO World Heritage site the Canal du Midi - its latest commitment to protecting the environment.
The Scottish Building Industry is facing uncertain times

Uncertainty is damaging the Scottish building industry

Paul Mitchell of the Scottish Building Federation has written about how uncertainty is affecting the Scottish building industry.
The UK Build to Rent sector could boom in 2026

UK Build to Rent must become mainstream, says LRG expert

Justine Edmonds of LRG has written a statement with her thoughts on the future of the UK Build to Rent sector.
Resilience in the built environment is a key aspect in the new UKGBC report

UKGBC report shows focus on resilience in the built environment

The UK Green Building Council's (UKGBC) new report shows the industry is increasingly focused on resilience in the built environment.
Bridge Civil Engineering helped by Re-Flow Field Management

Bridge Civil Engineering case study: innovating to prevent site delays

Re-Flow Field Management presents a case study of Bridge Civil Engineering being helped by Re-Flow's software and methods.
Vector Polygon dot connect line shaped AI. Concept for machine learning and artificial intelligence.

How AI is transforming the future of the built environment

Artificial Intelligence has been part of our technological landscape for years, but its capabilities are rapidly advancing. The construction industry, in particular, is witnessing unprecedented changes driven by AI, with technology being used in ways unimaginable just a year ago. Benedict Wallbank, partnerships and digital construction strategy manager at Trimble, discusses further.
An aerial view of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s Oxford Road campus

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust creates smart estate with digital twin

Indoor mapping is playing a central role in the modernisation of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s estates and facilities department.
FMB builder contract templates have been updated to be fairer to builders and homeowners

FMB builder contract templates updated in wake of changed building standards

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) builder contract templates have been updated to reflect updated building standards.
Energy-saving homes, energy efficiency concepts, eco-friendly home improvements, cost savings, low-energy eco-friendly homes, green handshake.

Keep your EPCs valid and your buildings compliant with SOCOTEC

With the future of MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) under review and the EPC reform consultation now closed, there’s a lot of uncertainty around what’s next. But there are steps you can take now to stay compliant and protect your assets.
Aarhus, Denmark, the city after which the Aarhus Convention in the UK is named

The Aarhus Convention in the UK: A frustrating hurdle or a...

Ben Standing, partner in planning and environment at Browne Jacobson, explores the benefits and challenges of the Aarhus Convention in the UK.
The work continues on the Greatworth tunnel, HS2's longest green tunnel

Work moves forward on HS2’s longest green tunnel

After the road has been re-aligned, work can continue on what will be HS2's longest green tunnel, the Greatworth tunnel.
A corner of a room is visibly damaged by mold, with dark spots and discoloration on the wall and floor. This indicates poor ventilation and possible water damage in the area, representing cornerstone's new property health app

Property Health App: Your shield against damp & mould

Say hello to the future of safer and healthier structures for those who live, work and learn in them. We are conducting Masterclass sessions to inform you of this process in detail.
Young engineer wearing an orange safety jacket and hard hat, working on a clear screen, creating and innovating with graphic input data. Representing the AEC Technology Outlook 2026

AEC Technology Outlook 2026: Where is UK construction heading?

Bluebeam’s new AEC Technology Outlook 2026 surveys industry professionals around the world to uncover how the balance between control and innovation is shaping the next phase of transformation.
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The all-seeing eye: Big Data’s strategic edge in UK T&D projects

Big Data analysis enables project teams to move from reactive problem-solving toward proactive risk prevention, writes Shubham Kadam of Burns & McDonnell.
Clarke Willmott are warning construction firms to be aware of the upcoming asbestos regulation consultation

Firms urged to be aware of upcoming asbestos regulation consultation

Clarke Willmott has released a statement urging construction firms to keep up with the upcoming HSE asbestos regulation consultation.
Grey belt developments are often taking up green belt land

Majority of grey belt developments to be built on undeveloped green...

New research from the CPRE countryside charity has found that most grey belt developments are actually taking up untouched green belt land.