UBE launches new construction industry leadership forum
The University of the Built Environment has launched the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA), a construction industry leadership forum.
Five hot topics for surveyors in autumn 2025
Chartered Surveyor Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS examines key topics within construction that surveyors should be aware of.
Retrofit occupant education must take priority, say BSRIA
The BSRIA has released new research findings that most construction professionals are not prioritising retrofit occupant education.
Optimism high for AI in construction but skills shortages hold back...
Artificial intelligence presents the construction industry with both enormous potential and pressing challenges, according to a global report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
UK built environment sector outpaces all other sectors
A new report by NLA has revealed that the UK built environment makes up 24% of the nation’s total Gross Value Added (GVA).
Digital handover tools: Avoiding costly mistakes
Digital handover tools can improve the handover process and add real value for contractors, preventing costly mistakes.
New CECA policy director appointed
Ben Goodwin has been appointed as the new CECA policy director, bringing 15 years of experience in the built and natural environment.
First phase of £10m school retrofit delivered
GRAHAM has completed the first phase of a £10m school retrofit at Brunstane Primary School, with scope for completion next year.
Serious safety risks posed by unqualified contractors, warn BESA and TICA
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) have joined forces to warn that operatives often working for multi-trade firms are putting lives at risk by carrying out specialist work for which they are unqualified.
Global construction standards survey launched by RICS
A new RICS global construction standards survey has been launched to seek opinions before a general standard is put in place.
Hottest summer on record underlines need to keep homes cool, says...
With the Met Office confirming that 2025 was the hottest summer on record, insulation specialist Actis says keeping homes cool in summer is more important than ever – both for health and comfort reasons and to reduce the need for electricity-guzzling air conditioning.
Manifestations key to a safety first approach to glass
About Access' Ian Streets explores the growing demand for glass and how manifestations are an essential consideration of design and safety.
RTPI five year plan announced to boost planning
A new RTPI five year plan, titled Empower 2030, has been announced to boost planning and make the profession better.
Gov action needed before London housing delivery fails, says HBF
The Home Builders Federation have released their new report, titled Mind the Gap, detailing the dire state of London housing delivery.
Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall secure slots on SP Energy Networks...
Seven contractors including Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall Construction have secured places on SP Energy Networks' multi-billion pound framework for replacing long distance electricity systems across Scotland.
The devil in the detail: Why data is crucial for the...
Jonathan Marwood, partner at Hartnell Taylor Cook, discusses devolution of powers to local authorities and the importance of data.
Construction robotics: Sentiments rise, use cases diversify and implementation wavers
BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report examines construction professionals' attitudes towards, and uses of, innovative robotics.
SOCOTEC UK and Ireland acquires major Irish infrastructure firm
Leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services, SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has today announced the acquisition of Lloyds Datum Group (LDG), experts in foundation testing, structural monitoring, geotechnical and environmental systems, headquartered in Belfast.
Building communities, not just buildings – construction’s role in regeneration
Across the UK, construction firms are playing a vital role in regeneration, creating communities that thrive, not just buildings that stand.
Steve Reed “absolutely committed” to 1.5m UK housing target
Speaking to reporters, Steve Reed has re-iterated the government's commitment to the 1.5m UK housing target.
Mitigating impact: The role of sustainability in modern cladding solutions
Simon Buckmaster, Operations Manager from James Hardie, explores the environmental performance of modern cladding solutions.
Data, AI and partnerships: Rethinking infrastructure performance in the built environment
Systems thinking offers a genuine catalyst for infrastructure performance transformation – but powering it up requires honest debate and collaboration across old barriers, writes Robyn Francis of the Smart Cities Council.
Chancellor appoints new planning and infrastructure adviser
Catherine Howard, a planning lawyer, has been appointed by Rachel Reeves as the new planning and infrastructure adviser.
LHC Procurement Group appoints new leaders to boost innovation and social...
LHC Procurement Group is celebrating two new additions to its innovation and delivery teams in Graham Collie and Rory Evans.
Anglia Ruskin University appoints new head of engineering and the built...
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has appointed Professor David Oloke as the new head of engineering and the built environment.
Transformation from the ground up: Rethinking operations in highways and civils
Re-flow discuss their digital construction solutions for highways and civils works, with evidence from use.