Female construction workers are still lacking in the sector
A new report from AXA Business Insurance has called for more action to be undertaken recruit female construction workers into the industry
Highways construction safety to be tested using virtual reality app
A new virtual reality app has been developed by 3D Repo to ensure highways construction safety and train users to avoid onsite accidents
Recruitment shortage exacerbated by a fall in the number of EU...
A new report into the labour market has revealed the recruitment shortage of skilled workers could be due to a fall in the number of EU workers
Computer generated regeneration work showcased by Wrexham Council
Wrexham Council shows how development and improvement works on the Plas Madoc housing estate will look with computer generated regeneration video
Right to Build Expert Task Force launched to create affordable homes
A new task force to push Right to Build and the custom build housing sector aims create more affordable homes across the UK
Online planning applications bid won by the Planning Portal
The Planning Portal has won a contract to manage online planning applications for all 25 Welsh local planning authorities until 2021
Housing White Paper: Acceleration needed for brownfield development
Michael Lunn, Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Environmental Industries Commission answers what the Housing White Paper means for brownfield development
Workers’ rights challenged after freelance plumber wins landmark court case
A freelance plumber has won a legal battle against Pimlico Plumbers after the court deemed he was entitled to basic workers’ rights
Building awards recognise outstanding work in the construction industry
This year's CIBSE building awards rewarded firms delivering outstanding performances in the construction industry across the UK
Big data BIM: developing innovative solutions for the future
coBuilder outlines the role of big data in BIM and explain why it is not simply about using 3D modelling but about changing how companies approach projects
Construction conservation changes to end costly development delays
New measures put in place relating to the conservation of great crested newts should reduce the number of costly delays for developers
Hard Brexit could heighten the construction skills crisis
A new report examining the future of the rail industry has warned a ‘Hard Brexit’ could result in a major construction skills crisis in engineering
Further education course aims to attract young people into construction
Build UK and Collab Group have launched a new further education course aimed at providing the training needed to embark on a construction apprenticeship
Japanese knotweed ruling could have implications for landowners
Landowners are being urged to ensure they have plans in place to tackle Japanese knotweed after a court made a landmark ruling
Prison sentence for building boss after young worker receives serious burns
The director of a construction firm has received an eight month prison sentence after a worker suffered substantial burns to his legs and arms
Local community funding: a failure to pay for the true cost...
ACE's Director of Policy and External Affairs, Julian Francis, outlines why a community approach could be the key to solving the housing crisis
Infrastructure projects hold the key to construction growth
The CITB has forecast growth in the construction sector will be reliant on the raft of planned infrastructure projects in the pipeline
What are the challenges of adopting Building Information Modelling?
BIM and Digital Platforms Manager Alex Small discusses the challenges of producing Building Information Modelling objects for thousands of products
Housing White Paper: how the government will solve the housing crisis
The Housing White Paper was published today, with a focus on supporting SME housebuilders and giving councils greater flexibility to get Britain building
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Housebuilding faces workforce crisis without women and young people
Research from the NHBC has warned in order to avoid a workforce crisis more must be done to attract women and young people into housebuilding
Digital construction in the spotlight at the BIM Show Live 2017
The BIM Show Live 2017 brought together numerous experts and delegate to deliver a sell out event on digital construction
Is England’s housing market broken? Ministers believe it is
As the government prepares to unveil its long awaited White Paper Ministers have warned the housing market in England is broken
Greater effort must be put into delivering SuDS and green infrastructure
More needs to be done to ensure SuDS and green infrastructure are taken into account on all developments
Asbestos removal contractor fined for failing to protect staff
A firm has been fined after it failed to protect workers during asbestos removal work at separate projects
New homes warranty firm questioned after paying millions to housebuilders
The NHBC has come under fire after it emerged it is paying developers up to £15m a year, calling into question its independence
Plant Hire firm purchases new Hyundai construction equipment
MJ Teale Plant Hire has added three new Hyundai HX140 L machines to its stable, investing around £250,000 in the new equipment