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UK house prices have risen again, according to RICS

RICS survey shows UK house prices continue to grow

The RICS residential survey has indicated that UK housing prices have grown again, meaning a strong market for development.

Standardise, streamline and simplify applications for payment with Payapps

In the fast-paced world of construction, efficiency and collaboration are key. Payapps make it easier for contractors and subcontractors to work together.
Re-flow explores how the right field management software strategies can set your construction company up for a profitable 2025

Software strategies for a profitable 2025 in construction

Re-flow explores how the right field management software strategies can set your construction company up for a profitable 2025.
Double exposure of engineer use her laptop for architectural project and working with partner engineering on workplace with city of business background.

The role of technology in modern construction procurement

Pioneering technology reshapes construction procurement, promising streamlined processes and transparency—discover how these innovations revolutionise the industry.
Essential skills building can help to fill skills gaps

Addressing skills gaps in construction through building essential skills

Tom Ravenscroft, founder and chief executive at Skills Builder Partnership discusses how essential skill building can fill the skills gap.
Sliplining on the Victoria Station water network Trunk Main Replacement in progress at Eaton Square, London

Upgrade completed for Victoria Station water network

Barhale have completed work on a pipe upgrade for the Victoria Station water network, another step in Thames Water's work for London's water.
The planning reforms promise to boost UK housebuilding

Government announces final planning reforms, the industry reacts

Today the government have revealed their long-promised planning reforms, promising a boost to the process of housebuilding and local targets.
The EAC flood resilience inquiry will seek to upgrade flood preparedness

EAC calls for evidence in flood resilience inquiry

The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into flood resilience and how to build up and improve defences.
As the UK recovers from the impact of Storms Bert and Darragh, Actis has urged roofing professionals to use compliant materials

Storms Bert and Darragh underline importance of constructing wind-proof roofs, says...

As the UK recovers from the impact of Storms Bert and Darragh, Actis urges roofing professionals to use compliant materials- such as Actis' breather membrane range.
Vectorworks' new "Insight Tech Report", shows that despite hesitations around the technology, use of AI is rapidly expanding in event design

AI, VR and sustainability trends in event design and production highlighted...

Vectorworks' new "Insight Tech Report", produced in collaboration with Entourage Pro, shows that despite hesitations around the technology (and ethics), use of AI is rapidly expanding in the event design sector.
Much of the UK's military housing is sub-standard quality, a MoD report finds

Military housing a “poor lived experience”, says report

The Defence Committee has published a report finding that a large proportion of military housing is not fit for living.
Mould in social housing can confound tenants and landlords

Mould in social housing affecting 99.2% of landlords

A study by Zehnder has revealed the extent of mould in social housing, and how it affects both landlords and tenants.
Building control is vital to many aspects of construction today

Why the building control profession is more important than ever

Ben Cheeseman of Harwood Building Control discusses why the job is so important in the current landscape of construction.
Technology of transportation concept. Digital twins in transport: Ryan Hood Enabling a revolution

Digital twins in transport: Enabling a revolution

Ryan Hood, digital highways leader at global engineering consultancy Arup, looks at pioneering research for the Department for Transport on the transformational impact data-driven digital twins could have on the way we design, manage and experience integrated transport networks
Building engineering management systems improve a buildings sustainability

BCIA reports promising outlook for BEMS market

The BCIA has released their latest MIS quarterly report, highlighting the positive outlook within the BEMS industry.
R&C Williams, a well-established public and civil engineering company based in Birmingham, sought out a digital field management solution

Why civils companies choose Re-flow: real-time reporting cuts wasted time

When R&C Williams, a well-established public and civil engineering company based in Birmingham, started looking at digital field management solutions, they were hoping to address a few key issues in their business.
Digital twins are already an established technology in many sectors. But do they add value to the building industry, or are they just a fad?

Visualise, realise, optimise: What is the value of digital twins for...

Digital twins are already an established technology in many industries. They are now becoming increasingly important for building management. But what is the added value of digital twins for the building industry, or are they just a new buzz?
Planning reforms will remove the council committee from the process

Planning reforms: Is the industry happy with Labour’s work so far?

As the government remind us that planning reforms are coming, what do industry experts think of Labour's actions for construction so far?
The BCIA Young Engineer Network supports young engineers in the BEMS industry

BCIA Young Engineers Network elects new chair and vice chair

The BCIA Young Engineer Network has elected a new chair and vice chair, and is working on their next steps to help young engineers.
Vectorworks 2025 Update 2 includes added functionality to the AI Visualizer. Image courtesy of Vectorworks, Inc, representing the future of design

2025 AEC trends: Shaping the future of design

Luc Lefebvre of Vectorworks looks at the key trends in AI, BIM and immersive technology shaping the future of design and construction
Aerial shot of Liverpool Central Docks

GRAHAM appointed to deliver Liverpool Central Docks brownfield project

GRAHAM has been appointed to deliver phase 1 of Liverpool Central Docks, the largest brownfield project in Liverpool.
The November PMIs show that construction output is continuing to rise

November PMIs show a growth in UK construction output

S&P Global's November PMIs have been released, showing a rise in construction output, but a decline in optimism for the future.
Construction-focused AI: Is the sector ready?

Construction-focused AI: Is the sector ready?

A new report, Laws of AI Traction, from law firm Dentons explores how the construction industry is getting to grips with artificial intelligence.
BCM Agency shares highlights and industry insights from Specifier Summit 2024, the event that asked 'Sustainability: at What Cost?'

Specifier Summit 2024: exploring sustainability across the construction industry

BCM Agency shares some of the highlights and industry insights from Specifier Summit 2024, the event that asked 'Sustainability: at What Cost?'.
Top view of a city business district with 3D buildings, illuminated by white and blue glowing lights. 10 years on from Plain Language BIM: Why are we still struggling?

10 years on from Plain Language BIM: Why are we still...

A decade on from his book Plain Language BIM, infrastructure and digital transformation expert Iain  Miskimmin argues that we are still struggling to deliver the right information to the right people at the right time
The Homes England statistics show a large boos tin affordable homes compared to last year

Homes England statistics show 14,000+ new homes built in April-September

Homes England have released statistics showing that over 14,000 new homes have been built between April-September, a boost on the last year.