The Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the Budget: What a cut would...
Neil Lawson, managing director & founder, GeoEnergy Design, discusses what’s to come for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in the latest Budget and the implications of this.
Automation in construction is shifting
Ian De Dobbelaere, commercial project manager at Komatsu Smart Construction, offers insight into how autonomous technology is transforming productivity and why making machines more intelligent could have implications far beyond the industries they operate in.
CITB launches consultation to reform construction skills system
The CITB is looking for feedback on new plans to reform the construction skills system, which will create clearer and more flexible routes for people to enter construction.
Why thinking about drought and flooding as separate issues just isn’t...
Jon Fawcett, head of technical at Keyline Civils Specialist, asks why flooding and drought are treated as separate issues when they stem from the same fundamental problem.
Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning
Data centres generate significant amounts of heat, which could give them a much bigger role to play in the UK’s wider energy system. But success requires a shift in perspective, argues Bryony Evans of design consultancy chapmanbdsp.
From feasibility to operation: Why heat pump performance is won before...
Heat pumps work. But achieving an efficient heat pump installation requires considerably more than selecting the right machine. GeoEnergy Design explains why the decisions made long before a heat pump is switched on can determine its performance for decades to come.
Build Intelligence: Better market data, better development decisions
Build Warranty’s Construction Intelligence launch highlights the relationship between market evidence, building control and technical assurance.
How public procurement could be a powerful tool for tackling the...
To build future capacity within the construction industry we must look to public procurement, argues Graham Collie, director of product innovation at LHC Procurement Group.
Students and women in Northern Ireland encouraged to consider construction careers
FMB Northern Ireland is encouraging young people to consider construction careers, with new research highlighting how female role models could inspire the next generation.
Home insulation schemes could be underestimating heat loss, research finds
Researchers have found that current estimates of energy performance may be underestimating the heat lost from insulated homes.
Lessons from the first New Hospital Programme scheme: A consultant’s view
Joanne Hardwicke, Associate Director at EDGE, reflects on what’s to come for the New Hospital Programme following the opening of its first facility.
Civil engineering surge offsets weakness across construction sectors
Civil engineering is doing the heavy lifting, but a sluggish housing market and a nervous Treasury mean the industry still has a steep hill to climb, explains Drilon Baca, economist at Glenigan.
How choosing the right structural warranty provider can reduce risk and...
In a changing landscape for housebuilders, working with an experienced warranty partner is a key aspect of effective risk management.
Highways UK: Bring your field operations questions to Re-flow on stand...
Highways UK 2026 runs on 14 and 15 October at the NEC Birmingham, and the Re-flow Field Management team will be on stand E11 both days.
Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite surge in PPA...
New research has revealed that local authorities are increasingly relying on additional fees from developers to resource the planning process, while delays continue to hold up deadlines for new housing.
New digital tool helps organisations navigate the Building Safety Act
digital tool has been launched that gives organisations tailored guidance on their likely obligations following the changes brought into force by the Building Safety Act.
Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB
New FMB analysis has revealed the cost of hiring a rogue builder across the North, making a stronger case for mandatory builder licensing to protect against these traders.
The low-spec Section 106 home is running out of road
Joe Billingham, chairman of Prosperity Group, discusses Section 106 and why the government's consultation on standard agreements is aimed at the wrong bottleneck.
Construction has always trusted its gut to choose suppliers – data...
Neeral Shah, founder and CEO, YardLink, argues that construction needs to adapt more quickly to digital transformation and outlines the role data can play in deciding where to get suppliers from.
2026 edition of industry-leading Building Pathology Conference takes place
In partnership with Oxford Brookes University under the theme ‘Solving tomorrow's problems today,’ BP26 will bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to discuss building pathology.
Medway NHS Trust introduces digital fire safety management across the site
Medway NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a new digital system to manage fire safety information and better understand fire risks across the hospital estate.
Construction of sustainable primary school completed in Canterbury
Building work has finished at Pilgrims’ Way Primary School in Canterbury to create a sustainable, net-zero facility to replace the old 1970s building.
Proving the lasting value of Britain’s social and affordable housing ambitions
Cleo Folkes, lead consultant – real assets at Thrive, discusses the social impact of building affordable homes for communities.
Winning the Enterprise Vision Award for Restore Compliance
On 2 October, Restore Compliance's Kate Morement won the New Business Award at the Enterprise Vision Awards. Read her reaction here.
Xperience shortlisted in four categories at the construction computing awards 2026
We’re pleased to announce that Xperience has been shortlisted in four categories at the Construction Computing Awards 2026.
How the UK’s data centre boom is changing construction payment processes
For construction companies delivering data centres, digital application for payment software is becoming an essential part of project delivery – not simply an administrative tool.