Construction begins on ‘zero bills’ housing development
Octopus Energy and gs8 have announced the start of the construction of their zero bills housing development, Carpenter's Yard.
Network Rail warned and fined over recent issues
Network Rail has recently received a warning over a track derailment last year, and a fine for the death of two workers in 2019.
Mentoring with senior professionals through Women in BIM
As the Women's in BIM 2025 Mentor Scheme opens for applications, Willow Williams of Colt Data Centre Services shares her experiences as a Mentor's Mentor.
How field management software drives ROI and business growth in 2025
Industry-tailored field management software streamlines operations to such a degree that it pays for itself.
Trident Fire Protection & Training: CAD Floor Plan & 3D Building...
The new fire safety regulations (England 2022) mean that many businesses find themselves no longer compliant, as their plans no longer represent the building adequately.
Plotting the Future: What the new government’s policy agenda means for...
Geoff Keal of TerraQuest discusses the impact of recent government policy on land availability against the backdrop of building 1.5m new homes over the course of this parliament.
ECITB workforce census shows rifts between sectors
The latest ECITB workforce census has been published, highlighting key differences between ECI sectors and geography.
Meta to build world’s largest subsea cable to ‘unlock global AI...
In a recent blog post, Meta announced plans to build a subsea cable that will connect all five continents, spanning over 31,068m or 50,000km.
CECA coalition calls for five-year highways budget
A coalition including the CECA, MPA, IHE, and ACE, have written a joint letter to the government recommending a five-year highways budget.
Changes to pickup truck classification in 2025: what your fleet needs...
From 2025, HMRC will reclassify all pickup trucks as company cars for tax purposes, regardless of whether they are used for personal or business activities.
Construction skills crisis: Will government reforms hit the mark?
Will the government’s Plan for Change do enough to address the glaring workforce issues facing construction, asks Niamh Evans of the CIOB.
New year, new systems. Embracing change in building control in 2025
As 2025 begins, the construction industry finds itself bedding-in to a new era of regulation and accountability in building control.
Building legislations you must know in 2025
Experts at Travis Perkins discuss upcoming building legislations in 2025 and how they will affect the construction industry.
[VIDEO] Shaping the future of safety at the RSMA Annual Conference...
Discover insights and highlights from the talks at RSMA Annual Conference & Dinner 2025 in Kenilworth.
Search begins for NHS contractors
NHS England are now searching for new hospital programme contractors to deliver both repairs and new hospital buildings.
The rise of biogenic construction: How nature-inspired design is changing civil...
Nature-inspired design is revolutionising civil engineering with sustainable, eco-friendly structures—discover how this innovation is transforming our built environment.
Timely advice on making an early start with access audits
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, warns that treating access audits as an afterthought can trigger knock-on delays with essential funding.
New road demand skyrocketed in past few years, say HBF
The HBF have released a new report detailing new road demand among local authorities, and the discrepancies between demand and delivery.
Reshaping project management in 2025: Trends and innovations to watch
Professor Adam Boddison OBE, chief executive of the Association for Project Management (APM) looks at the key trends in project management in 2025.
Building for the future: Key strategies for construction in 2025
Despite continuing to face challenges such as rising costs, skill shortages and supply chain issues, 2025 marks a pivotal year for construction to advance towards net zero goals, increase innovation and boost efficiency. But what strategies need to be prioritised to maintain momentum and take a step towards a more sustainable, efficient and resilient future?
The cost of sustainability in the UK housebuilding market: Lessons from...
Insights from the Belgian housing market, as analysed in the paper 'The Cost of Sustainability in the Construction Sector – The Case of Family Houses in Belgium' by Douhard & Van Pottelsberghe (2023), provide valuable lessons for the UK housebuilding industry.
UKPA calls for further UK PropTech investment
The UK PropTech Association has called on the government for further investment into UK PropTech to streamline the NPPF.
Construction closures swallow half of new companies
Data acquired from Companies House has shown that construction closures affect half of new companies in the last five years.
Retrofit at scale: The silver bullet to meeting the UK’s targets?
Retrofitting the built environment at scale will be a key element of meeting the UK’s housing targets, as well as a "just transition" to a more sustainable society, writes Becci Taylor of Arup.
Industry reactions to recent UK construction announcements
Several UK construction announcements have been made by the government this week, here we've collected key industry reactions.
How the lessons of the past can help light a brighter...
Mike Stark explains how modern sparkies could learn a thing or two from the long and fascinating history of SELECT, which is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary as the world’s first electrical trade association.