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The online construction skills programme will seek to address poor productivity in construction

Equans to deliver online construction skills programme to tackle £21bn quality...

Funding has been given to Equans for their digital construction skills programme, which seeks to raise standards in skills and projects.

Built environment project management: The early warning signs of trouble

Managing projects in the built environment is both exciting and challenging. Even the best-planned projects can face unexpected issues, so spotting and addressing early warning signs is crucial for success.
Healthcare planning needs to be more carefully observed in local plans, say Lichfields

Research finds closer ties needed in healthcare estate planning

Planning consultancy Lichfields has released the results of its research, finding that local plans for health facilities are consistently under-delivering. The report calls for stronger coordination in healthcare planning to bring local policy closer to national goals.
The ECITB decarbonisation resource has been made available to Welsh Water for free

ECITB provide online decarbonisation resource for Welsh Water

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has created free e-learning content for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to support a net-zero transition.
Built environment accessibility is important in any project

From movie sets to medical sites, access is everywhere

Ian Streets from About Access discusses the unseen importance of accessibility in any part of the built environment.
Visual representation of the BIO4EEB Project

The BIO4EEB Project: Sustainable insulation based on PLA foams

Manuel Asensio, researcher in Construction and Renewable Energy at AIMPLAS, discusses the benefits of the BIO4EEB project.
From nominations for BIM innovation to Company of the Year, Vectorworks has been recognised for pushing boundaries in design technology

Vectorworks secures seven nominations at The Hammers 2025

From nominations for BIM innovation to Company of the Year, Vectorworks has been recognised for pushing boundaries in architecture and design technology.
Section 106 contracts are putting thousands of affordable homes at risk

Section 106 contracts putting 8,500 affordable homes at risk, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a report into Section 106 contracts, finding that existing and planned affordable houses are at risk.
The Big Construction Debate discussed key issues in the industry

The Labour Conference’s ‘Big Construction Debate’ tackles issues within the industry

The Big Construction Debate tackled major construction issues, including the skills gap and low delivery rates.
The interim chief construction adviser will advise on building safety

New chief construction adviser appointed by MHCLG

The Ministry of Housing, Community & Local Government have appointed Thouria Istephan, an architect, as the new chief construction adviser.
isa Liu (Regional Director, Glodon Singapore), Luke Wu (Managing Director, The GEAR), Wataru Matsumoto (Vice President, Glodon Company Limited), and Dr. Chae Soungho (Chief Research Engineer, KaTRIS, Kajima Corporation) | Photo credit: The GEAR by Kajima

Glodon International and The Gear agree partnership to advance digital construction...

China's Glodon International has agreed a strategic partnership with Kajima Group's open innovation platform The Gear to promote the use of smart technologies and skills development in the built environment.
As the UK continues to pursue stronger trade relations with the US, Build Warranty explores the potential boost on UK housebuilding

From trade to timber: how stronger US–UK relations could fuel a...

As the UK continues to pursue stronger trade relations with the US, Build Warranty explores the potential boost on UK housebuilding.
The Construction Mental Health Framework aims to open up conversations on site

Construction mental health framework revealed by Mindflow

Mindflow have released a new construction mental health framework to help firms commit to improving their workers mental health.
This autumn, the UK’s built environment community will come together for a very special edition of UK Construction Week Birmingham

Celebrate 10 Years of Innovation at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2025

Taking place on 30 September – 2 October 2025 at NEC Birmingham, this year marks a decade of driving progress, showcasing innovation, and shaping the future of the built environment.
The Construction Certainty Index shows the global industry will lose trillions to uncertainty

$2.5 trillion of projected construction activity lost to uncertainty

A new Construction Certainty Index has been published by Currie & Browne, highlighting the risks uncertainty poses to the industry.
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Joanna Vezey, who will join the Group in December 2025 as MD of its UK Highways business

Joanna Vezey to become managing director of Balfour Beatty UK Highways...

Balfour Beatty has today announced the appointment of Joanna Vezey who will join the Group in December 2025 as managing director of its UK Highways business.
First Minister John Swinney opening the Energy Transition Skills Hub

Scotland’s largest Energy Transition Skills Hub opens

Scotland’s largest Energy Transition Skills Hub has officially opened in Aberdeen, showcasing a state-of-the-art welding academy, an advanced manufacturing zone, and pioneering digital training suites designed for the technologies of the future.
Glider has been ranked fifth in the BusinessCloud PropTech 50 list for 2025, rising up from placing 23rd in 2024

Glider Technology ranked fifth in BusinessCloud’s PropTech 50 2025

Glider, a leading provider of asset information management and digital handover solutions for the built environment, has been ranked fifth in the BusinessCloud PropTech 50 list for 2025.
AI Chip technology concept. 3D render, representing AI adoption

AI adoption without fear: a practical perspective from AMC Bridge

Igor Tsinman, president of AMC Bridge, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is no longer a distant promise—it is a present-day imperative.
The HS2 M6 Viaduct on its sliding journey

[VIDEO] HS2 M6 viaduct slide completed early

The first of two HS2 M6 viaduct's has been slid into place across the motorway, with the East Deck ending its journey nine hours early.
Construction industry collaboration is key for project delivery, says Kalliopi Florides

The importance of construction industry collaboration for project delivery

Kalliopi Florides, director at Kitall, answers questions on the importance of construction industry collaboration.
AI and automation both offer exciting opportunities for planning in construction, but they all rely on one thing: structured, consistent data

From reactive to predictive: Why structured planning data is the key...

Predictive dashboards, AI and automation all offer exciting opportunities for construction, but they all rely on one thing: structured, consistent data.
MMC Ireland member Vision Built, a leading offsite construction specialist delivering modular and panelised building solutions across Ireland and the UK, will debut its refreshed brand identity at this year’s Education Estates event held in Manchester on the 14th and 15th October 2025.

Vision Built to unveil new brand identity at Education Estates 2025

MMC Ireland member Vision Built, a leading offsite construction specialist delivering modular and panelised building solutions across Ireland and the UK, will debut its refreshed brand identity at this year’s Education Estates event held in Manchester on the 14th and 15th October 2025.
Grey water recycling should be a part of the Future Homes Standard, says Ben Standing

Grey water recycling in new housing: The missing piece of the...

Ben Standing, partner in planning and environment at Browne Jacobson, discusses how the recycling of grey water could contribute to the FHS.
The Gleeds 2025 Market Report shows a mixed bag for the sector

Gleeds 2025 Market Report signals fragile stabilisation

The Gleeds Q3 2025 Market Report highlights that while the sector is not in dire straits, there are still several issues to be aware of.
The Sefton Southport Events Centre has been delayed again as GRAHAM walks away

Sefton Southport Events Centre seeking new contractor

The Sefton Southport events centre has seen another contractor walk away from the project after pay could not be agreed upon.