Construction Value Toolkit receives new distributor
Constructing Excellence have taken over the distribution of the construction Value Toolkit as the tool continues to add value to projects.
New Children’s Cancer Centre to be delivered by Sisk
Sisk has been appointed to deliver the new Children’s Cancer Centre for Great Ormond Street Hospital, with completion forecast for 2028.
[VIDEO] Time to Talk ep. 2 – Interview with Paul Ferguson:...
In the second episode of Time to Talk, Fischer Fixings sits down with Paul Ferguson from Royal Joinery to discuss his experiences, challenges, and poor mental health in construction.
Galliford Try carbon initiative results show promise
Galliford Try’s One in a Million initiative to save a minimum of one tonne of carbon (tCO2e) per £1m spent in 2024 has exceeded its target over the course of the past 12 months.
Changing the nature of our policy and planning rhetoric about nature
Government rhetoric casting nature policy as bureaucratic red tape strangling much-needed housing delivery and economic growth overlooks the natural world’s critical role in both development and prosperity, argues Alister Scott, professor of environmental geography and planning at Northumbria University.
Support for recruiting and retaining apprentices
With more than three-quarters of construction employers considering recruiting an apprentice, CITB’s New Entrant Support Team can support them every step of the way.
Iceberg danger prompts call from Actis for more sustainable construction industry
Insulation specialist Actis is calling on the construction industry to play its part in helping reduce its impact on the environment.
Rachel Reeves confirms Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
The plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor are expected to add £78bn to the economy as Reeves vows to go “further and faster” than ever before.
The resurgence of PFI contracts: What private companies need to know
Guy Cartwright of Stevens & Bolton examines the risks and costs of PFI contracts – and how construction companies can manage terminations and exits.
Smart enablement: Best practices from the trenches
As smart buildings continue to rise in prominence across the UK, Duncan Greene of One Sightsolutions reviews the critical elements of smart enablement.
Climate and Nature Bill rightly shot down, say NFB
The National Federation of Builders have supported the government's decision to head off the Climate and Nature Bill.
Predictions for the construction industry in 2025
Chelsea Mace, trainee solicitor in construction law at Clarke Willmott, discusses her predictions for the construction industry in 2025.
Women into Home Building Programme partner with Pathway CTM
The Home Builders Federation has announced a new partnership for their Women into Home Building Programme, making the industry more diverse.
Plans for Oxford-Cambridge Arc revived
Old plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, to make the region a scientific superpower, have been revived after being tabled in 2022.
Strategic partnerships and smart solutions for sustainable urban planning and cities
Dr Hassan Radoine of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic explores how strategic collaborations can transform sustainable urban planning and city design.
The ethical approach to AI in the AEC/O industry
AI in the AEC/O industry will be transformative in 2025 – but in the race to realise its potential, the sector must not lose sight of the vital importance of ethical and responsible use, writes Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at the Nemetschek Group.
NHBC honours top UK site managers with national awards for raising...
The UK’s top site managers have been recognised for their dedication to raising standards in house building after winning the most highly regarded competition in the industry.
CIBSE’s pioneering role in defining net zero carbon standards for UK...
The journey towards net zero carbon buildings in the UK has taken a monumental step forward with the launch of the pilot version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) in September 2024. This pioneering initiative, developed through a collaboration between CIBSE and eight leading organisations, represents a critical milestone in the nation’s efforts to decarbonise the built environment, writes Dr Anastasia Mylona.
Construction adjudications: Is better contract management the answer?
Dr Stuart Kings of Sypro discusses the state of construction adjudications for project delivery and business investments.
Plan for Change: Chancellor announces further reforms to increase commuter homes
Government continues its bold reform of the planning system to deliver on the Plan for Change with the announcement of more homes near commuter transport hubs.
Spearheading volumetric modular growth across commercial construction sectors
For more than 80 years, the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has spearheaded volumetric modular growth across the commercial construction sectors. Here, Richard Hipkiss, development director for the MPBA, makes a case for modern methods of construction in pushing up productivity.
West Burton Solar Project approved for construction
The West Burton Solar Project will see the construction of four stations, each expected to generate over 50MW of energy.
How digital twins can tackle the construction industry’s waste problem
How can closing the data gap help with the construction industry’s waste problem and reach new standards of efficiency and sustainability?
Seven critical issues affecting the construction industry in 2025
Ian McKinnon, managing director of Veriforce CHAS, highlights some critical issues that will define the construction industry in 2025 and outlines how the sector can adapt.
How the UK can build 1.5m homes on time and on...
Modern technology like 3D laser scanning can provide a crucial boost in helping the UK government hit its target of delivering 1.5m new homes.
CMA construction chemicals investigation dropped after a year
A CMA construction chemicals investigation has been dropped with no decision made after spending over a year gathering evidence.