Overheating buildings now a critical health and safety issue, say BESA
Overheating buildings are an immediate and pressing issue, say the BESA, who warn that heat-related deaths will only rise without action.
HS2 Birmingham bridge move completed four days early
The steel bridge, weighing 1,631 tonnes, has been slid into place over Lawley Middleway, four days ahead of schedule.
[VIDEO] 50-year lifespan confirmed for Injecta passive Fire Barrier
Injecta Fire Barrier has confirmed that graphite-based cavity barrier Injectaclad has passed rigorous testing to certify a 50-year effective lifespan.
Third largest UK steelworks collapses into government control
Speciality Steels UK, the third largest UK steelworks, is now under government control with just £600,000 in the bank.
From hard hats to smart tech: The rise of AI in...
Construction is entering a digital age. From AI tools predicting delays to digital twins optimising site logistics, technology is transforming how homes are delivered.
Building the future: Why apprenticeships are vital for Building Control
By investing in apprenticeship programmes, we can secure the next generation of skilled professionals and safeguard the future of Building Control.
Balfour Beatty awarded positions on £59bn National Grid supply framework
A new National Grid supply framework worth £59bn has been launched, with Balfour Beatty securing two lots.
University of Warwick team develops digital roadmap to accelerate net zero...
A University of Warwick study supported by the InterAct programme has developed a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel sector’s transition to net zero.
Public consultation launched on RICS Home survey standard
The RICS home survey standard is currently up for public consultation, with a new draft ready for review in the coming weeks.
From bids to builds: How construction ERP platforms helps win and...
Construction ERP platforms can drive better cost control, planning accuracy and on-site productivity - issues at the heart of the industry’s challenges, writes Judette van Niekerk
Mitigating risk and maximising value with warranty provider ICW
With an increase in the number of warranty providers in the market, it’s important to understand what factors to consider when choosing comprehensive cover for your build projects.
FSi Promat adds EPDs to key fire stopping products to support...
FSi Promat has published new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two key products, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, transparency and safety.
From policy to practice: why UK Construction Week Birmingham is the...
UK Construction Week Birmingham, taking place 30 September to 2 October at the NEC, is where the industry meets to move forward together. The event brings together the people, projects, and policies that are shaping the next chapter of UK construction.
£120m+ regeneration package given to Newcastle upon Tyne
The city of Newcastle is receiving a regeneration package worth £120m to fund brownfield developments and mixed-use areas.
Environmental reforms coming to UK planning system
Environmental reforms have been announced for the planning system, intending to push through delayed projects while protecting nature.
Staffordshire student block under investigation by BSR for potential building regulation...
Staffordshire student block Deakin's Yard was meant to open for this September's intake, but an interim injunction has been put in place whilst the BSR investigates potential building regulation breaches.
The UK’s new-build hotspots revealed
Data from the Alan Boswell Group reveals which towns in the UK are delivering the most new homes as the government targets require 340,000 per year.
Professor Samer Bagaeen confirmed as next vice president of RTPI
Professor Samer Bagaeen has been announced as the RTPI's next vice president, becoming the first RTPI president of Arab descent.
[VIDEO] Historic Swedish church begins 5km rolling journey
Kiruna Kyrka, a 672-tonne Lutheran Church first integrated in 1912, is making a 5km journey on rubber wheels over two days, travelling at speeds as high as half a kilometre an hour.
How to influence the unconscious specifier
When it comes to construction marketing, we often assume decisions are made based on logic, specification, and performance data. And to some extent, they are. But beneath that technical surface lies something far more powerful: human bias.
Construction industry leads company insolvencies in UK
The latest government figures of company insolvencies show the construction sector constitutes the highest number of insolvencies over the last twelve months.
Is the industry ready for outcome-based procurement?
Clients are leaving opportunity on the table due to procurement and supply chain management risks, warns Jake Bush, RLB’s head of supply chain and procurement
Major project perfomance down, but underlying activity buoyant
The latest Glenigan review recorded an overall downturn in project starts (-17%) compared to 2024 levels, however underlying projects' perfomance remains resilient.
How IoT is driving sustainable construction
Bart Vingerhoets of Komatsu Smart Construction explains how IoT technology is driving sustainability in the construction industry.
Unite suspends PX Limited strike at Sellafield as wider industrial action...
Unite the Union, representing over 1,500 construction workers across 34 contractors at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, has confirmed a wave of industrial action amid disputes over pay and allowances.
Can we certify a healthy building?
Property developers are undertaking a number of initiatives aimed at improving the future health of our buildings but are they working, and how do we embrace all aspects of defined optimisation guidance for occupants to maintain the desired goal?