Recycling from box to bulb: Maytoni’s commitment to the sustainable product...
Reduce, reuse, recycle – often to be heard in conversations about sustainability and product lifecycles, but how can it be achieved?
Improving payment practices in the construction industry with retention reporting requirements
New legislation coming into force on 1 March makes it a legal requirement for qualifying companies in the construction industry to report on the proportion of retention monies that they withhold from their suppliers. Bal Manak, construction partner at Square One Law, takes a look at the regulations
New Solving Tech for Small Builders programme to help SMEs keep...
A new programme, Solving Tech for Small Builders, is being launched in April by the Construction Coach to help SME builders choose technology.
Shadow housing minister and deputy mayor of London to speak at...
UK Construction Week has published its list of guest speakers, including the shadow housing minister and deputy mayor of London.
ECITB Leading Industry Learning calls for opinions
The latest draft for the ECITB Leading Industry Learning strategy will be open for opinions from industry experts in several workshops.
Biodiversity net gain: One year on
As we reach the first anniversary of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements for most planning applications of England, Samantha Willis, senior biodiversity consultant at Ramboll, looks at the impact of the regulations and where the market will go next.
How to build more energy-efficient homes: Lessons from Finland
Dr Anthony Greer, corporate strategy director of TALO, looks at the drivers for bringing offsite housebuilding technology from Finland to the UK. He shares his insight, experience and international perspective on the offsite housing sector and the wider vision for eradicating fuel poverty and addressing the housing crisis.
Climate Change Committee sets out seventh carbon budget
The seventh carbon budget has been established by the climate change committee, laying out plans for UK heat pumps and insulation.
McConnell chooses Viewpoint For Projects to ensure effective document management
Specialist renovation and refurbishment contractor McConnell has adopted Trimble’s Viewpoint For Projects solution to ensure efficient, reliable and compliant information management across its wide range of projects.
Rayner delivers government response to final Grenfell Inquiry report
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner read out an oral statement in the House of Commons this afternoon, detailing the government's response to the final Grenfell inquiry report.
Third MMC Ireland National Conference to launch in March
MMC Ireland National Conference have announced the third conference and exhibition will be taking place on 11 and 12 March 2025.
[VIDEO] First HS2 twin-bore tunnel completes civil engineering phase
The HS2 twin bore tunnel, Long Itchington Wood, has completed its civil engineering phase, the first of its kind to do so on the project.
Final Grenfell Inquiry report condemns “decades of failure…systematic dishonesty”
The final report from the Grenfell Inquiry contains 1,700 pages documenting the failings that led to the 2017 fire, as well as recommendations for Government and industry.
Understanding lithium-ion batteries: risks, severity, and insurance considerations
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power much of the modern world, found in everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems.
Building a better future: how holistic thinking can tackle the main...
Chris Whall, board director of the Logika Group, discusses the upcoming changes to the interactions between the built environment and natural environment.
2025: The year property asset managers go digital
Accurate geospatial data is key to managing, optimising and futureproofing assets, writes Diarmuid Murphy, director of property at Murphy Geospatial
Raising the bar for modular school construction with Orsett Heath Academy
McAvoy’s recent work on Orsett Heath Academy in Essex – its largest project to date – highlights the use of modular construction to deliver futureproofed educational spaces efficiently.
Powerful digital forms: the secret behind safer civils management
Re-flow’s powerful digital forms offer a smarter way to streamline your workflows, improve team coordination, keep your teams safe and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
Glenigan February 2025 Review sees start value drop 19%
The Glenigan February 2025 Review shows a mild end to 2024 and start to 2025, with the economy causing a sluggish start.
CITB strategic plan launched to cover next four years
The new CITB strategic plan has been announced with details covering the industry's training and upskilling for the next five years.
Graphisoft hosts buildingSMART General Assembly of Implementers
Development of IFC 5 focuses on enhancing AEC software interoperability by simplifying and improving data exchange.
NHS fire safety procurement framework launched
The NHS SBS have launched a new fire safety procurement framework to recruit workers to address desperately needed safety works.
How to choose the right limit of indemnity for your cyber...
Understanding how to select the appropriate limit of indemnity for your cyber insurance policy could be the difference between your business surviving a cyber incident or being severely impacted.
2D CAD to BIM: How to ease the transition
In the latest blog from Vectorworks, Alex Altieri explores how making the transition from CAD to BIM might be easier than you think.
Housing delivery: It’s time to ‘think different’ if we’re going to...
The pressures on housing delivery present many challenges but also an opportunity to think differently about how we build in the UK, argues Mark Powell, managing director of social and affordable housing developer EDAROTH (Everyone Deserves a Roof Over Their Head)
The Gemini Framework: Connect, compare and collaborate to unlock the data...
The digital twin landscape is complex and fragmented. To unlock its full potential, we need a common language and a shared approach. The Gemini Framework provides just that, writes Daniel Block