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Milton Keynes, itself a famed new town, is one of the recommended sites for a potential new town

Potential new towns revealed in taskforce report

The New Towns Taskforce have released their final report with 12 locations for potential new towns recommended.
Logo of construction software specialist Procore in black lettering on a white background

Bluebeam expands Procore partnership for construction collaboration

Global AEC solutions provider Bluebeam has announced a strategic partnership featuring two new integrations with construction management software specialist Procore.
Specifiers, designers and architects: UKCW, the UK’s biggest built environment event returns to the NEC this autumn for its 10th anniversary

A decade of design and innovation: Get ready to celebrate the...

Specifiers, designers and architects, mark your calendars: the UK’s biggest event for the built environment returns to the NEC this autumn for its 10th anniversary.

Leeds College of Building Awards spotlight young talent as industry tackles...

Leeds College of Building has celebrated the achievements of its students at the annual Building Industry Greats Awards, against the backdrop of growing concern over skills shortages across the construction sector.

Willmott Dixon lands £30.5m blue light infrastructure project in Chesterfield

Willmott Dixon has secured a £30.5m contract to deliver a new custody suite for Derbyshire Constabulary in Chesterfield.
An ageing UK construction workforce needs addressing urgently

Ageing UK construction workforce a “timebomb,” says whitepaper

An ageing UK construction workforce is the largest cause for concern in the skills gap, says a whitepaper by Strategic Resourcing.
A BESA call to industry challenges members to take control

New BESA president calls for industry to ‘make a change’

The newly elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), Pete Curtis, urged members to take responsibility for making a better industry.
The CIH have commented on new stats showing the Northern Irish housing crisis is getting worse

CIH urges NI Executive to address Northern Irish housing crisis

Latest statistics from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) show that housing issues in Northern Ireland are getting worse.
UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham - the UK’s biggest event for the built environment - will showcase the best the industry has to offer

Celebrating a decade of debate and design at UKCW Birmingham

From big name speakers and unrivalled networking to the latest product launches and live demonstrations, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham - the UK’s biggest event for the built environment - will showcase the very best the industry has to offer.
Engineer Working on Desktop Computer, Screen Showing CAD Software with Technical Blueprints, Her Male Project Manager Explains Job Specifics. Industrial Design Engineering Facility Office

Ethical AI for efficient and effective use in construction

Discover how AEC firms can adopt AI efficiently, effectively, and ethically—boosting productivity while meeting new EU AI regulations.
With more options available than ever, how do you find the right reality capture solutions?

Rethinking reality capture tech: Choosing the best solution(s) that’s right for...

With more options available than ever, how do you find the right reality capture solutions?
The UK’s biggest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, returns to the NEC this September

From skills to sustainability: Why UKCW Birmingham is unmissable

The UK’s biggest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, returns to the NEC this September for three packed days of big name speakers, CPD-accredited talks, live demonstrations, product launches, technical workshops, and unrivalled networking.
AI in construction could be worth nearly 300 billion by 2034

AI in construction expected to boom

A new report by SMI shows that AI in construction is expected to be worth billions in a decade, especially in smart buildings.
The planning recruitment crisis letter warns that lack of funds will lead to hundreds fewer planners in coming years

Planning recruitment crisis letter sent to housing minister

Thirty-three organisations have signed a letter to Matthew Pennycook, urging urgent support for planning schools to continue recruiting and training apprentice planners.
Carol Tallon spoke with DPER chair PJ Rudden, about seven priority actions aiming to drive productivity, sustainability and digital adoption

Transforming Ireland’s construction: PJ Rudden on the challenges of innovation and...

Ireland correspondent Carol Tallon spoke with PJ Rudden, chairman of construction innovation and digital adoption within the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, about seven priority actions intended to drive productivity, sustainability and digital adoption.
Padeswood will be the UK's first Carbon capture cement plant

UK’s first carbon capture cement plant to be built in Wales

The first carbon capture cement plant in the UK is to be built into Padeswood cement works, North Wales, backed by government investment.
The Cardiff and Vale housing partnership will deliver 2,500 new homes across the city and Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff and Vale housing partnership to deliver 2,500 homes

A Cardiff and Vale housing partnership, including two councils and Lovell, is set to deliver 2,500 new homes in the regions.
Re-flow Highways UK 2025 announcement

Highways UK 2025: the best place to discover digital field management

Re-flow will be at Highways UK 2025 at stand D5 from 15-16 October. Read more about what they have in store.
Engineers and architects on construction site, with blueprints and digital tablet with software for better calculations. Image taken with Nikon D800 and developed from RAW in XXXL size.

Transforming AECO project delivery: How Newforma is solving the industry’s toughest...

Speaking with PBC Today, Peter Cannone, CEO, Newforma, shares how their platform is revolutionising the way AECO teams work and thrive in today’s demanding environment.
Scottish affordable housing is at crisis point, say CIH Scotland

At least half of Scottish affordable housing needed in the east,...

A new CIH report into Scottish affordable housing, showing a minimum of 15,693 affordable homes will be needed every year.
Tim Foreman writes about UK housebuilding needs ahead of the Labour Party conferece

LRG director lays out UK housebuilding needs ahead of Labour conference

UK housebuilding needs is the topic of a new commentary by Tim Foreman, managing director at LRG, who writes ahead of the Labour conference.
The RIBA AI survey reveals most architects feel the profession will change with the technology

RIBA AI survey reveals expected impact on the profession

Results of a RIBA AI survey show that the vast majority of architects feel that artificial intelligence will have an impact on the profession.
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Venture investment in construction AI surges

Venture activity in the built environment saw a significant year-on-year increase in the second quarter of 2025, with AI and machine learning start-ups accounting for nearly 70% of deals.
An early visualisation of a HS2 train, which will become reality more quickly via the HS2 reset accelerator programme

HS2 reset accelerator programme launched to boost efficiency

A HS2 reset accelerator is the most recent round of the innovation acceleration programme, with money-saving and efficiency at its heart.
A mid-adult male engineer works diligently during a night shift at an oil refinery, utilizing a laptop for monitoring operations and a walkie-talkie for real-time communication, representing digital procurement platforms

Why digital procurement platforms are powering construction’s digital leap in the...

In an era defined by data, speed, and sustainability, construction is evolving - and procurement is finally catching up to the digital landscape.
Screenshot of Trimble Viewpoint Field View in action

3D model-based workflows with the latest Viewpoint Field View update

Trimble, a leading provider of construction management technology solutions, has launched the latest updates for Viewpoint Field View.