The project-operations gap: Frontline realities across the maturity journey (part 2)
In part 2 of this series, Justin Kirby examines where site disconnects occur and asks whether plotting these issues along a maturity journey helps explain why current approaches stall.
RE:UK report highlights missed opportunities in rooftop solar capacity
A new report by RE:UK has exposed a weakness in not utilising the UK's rooftop solar capacity, saying we are missing out on 60GW of energy.
Why flexibility is becoming the key to successful development
Terry Woodley, managing director, development finance at Shawbrook, explores changing market conditions and why flexibility must be considered for successful development.
YTL Construction UK delivers flexible, standardised planning across one of the...
Eleco shares another case study of their construction planning tool benefiting projects under YTL Construction UK.
Why construction’s new Mental Health Code demands systemic change
Three months on from the publication of the CLC's construction mental health code, the RVT Group examines its impact and future.
New white paper advocates for greater use of wood in building...
The white paper examines how responsibly sourced and properly protected wood can support more sustainable building choices while delivering durability, robust performance and architectural quality.
First New Hospital Programme facility opened
The first facility completed under the New Hospital Programme, the NHS National Rehabilitation Centre, has opened worth £107m.
AI in construction: From productivity tool to project teammate
Dave Philp FCIOB, chief value officer, Bentley Systems and chair of the CIOB Innovation & Digital Advisory Panel, explores how AI in construction has progressed over the years.
Help the PV Fire Intelligence Network to make solar PV systems...
The Photovoltaic Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) was established to improve the safety of solar PV systems through collaboration, research and the sharing of knowledge.
“What does insulation do?” Actis helps aspiring construction professionals at careers...
Youngsters exploring career choices ahead of joining secondary school have gained insight into life in the construction industry, with help from insulation specialist Actis.
Glenigan construction index shows a lack of traction
The latest Glenigan Construction Index highlights an industry that is still struggling to recover, but the worst may be behind it now.
Passiv UK expands smart thermostat market to ROI
Passiv UK has expanded its smart thermostat and heat pump control range to ROI, offering another choice for renewable energy suppliers.
Powering the AI economy: How can London meet soaring data centre...
Yalena Coleman, director of digital strategy and transformation at Buro Happold, explores the current pressures on urban infrastructure and planning systems, alongside the major potential opportunities if data centre demand is navigated properly.
A new PM won’t fix Britain’s building problem. A longer memory...
Britain has had 17 housing ministers since 2010. Ian Dean, managing director of Holcim UK, argues the new prime minister’s first job is simply to stay the course
ECI Training & Development Awards 2026 finalists revealed
The finalists across nine categories have been revealed for the ECI Training & Development Awards, with the winners to be named in November.
Data is key to delivering healthier homes in uncertain times
Gerry Hogan, director at Collective Architecture, explores how data is key to delivering better, healthier homes, improving health outcomes and building resilience to energy price volatility.
Modular by design: Turning architecture into a manufacturing system
Kris Droszcz, CEO of Rebel DFMA LLC, delves into lessons from hospitality and student housing projects with modular design across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Government confirms incoming construction jobs plan
Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that a government-backed construction jobs plan is in development to tackle the skills shortage.
What needs to happen to finally tackle the housing crisis?
We need an honest conversation about what it will take to deliver the government’s housing ambitions, writes Rachael Williamson, director of policy, communications and external affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing
The project-operations gap: Distinguishing the static foundation from the dynamic frontier...
The built environment routinely treats the project-to-operations gap as a single, uniform problem. In the first of a two-part series, Justin Kirby, founder of Start with Smart, explores whether the vagueness of the term "digital operations" is part of the issue.
Construction should review labour supply chains ahead of Right to Work...
The new Right to Work rules, introduced under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, will significantly expand obligations beyond traditional employees and could expose construction firms to civil penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker if they fail to carry out the required checks.
Action is required to improve mental health in the workplace
Julia Shervington of Mates in Mind shares a call for action for the construction industry to tackle mental health in the workplace.
The growing plastic waste crisis: Why construction must rethink its material...
Oliver Lawton, co-founder of the Copper Sustainability Partnership, explores the reliance on plastic waste in construction and why its environmental impact must be considered.
Digital Waste Tracking update: what you need to know
Re-Flow offers an update on digital waste tracking and how it can impact how businesses deal with waste in their projects.
Housing causes big drop in August 2026 PMI
The August 2026 PMI by S&P Global shows another sharp contraction, especially in residential, the same for the 20th month in a row.
Why Historic Environment Record (HER) costs are rising, and what that...
Rob Bourn, founder and managing director of Orion Heritage, discusses Historic Environment Records and how it affects developments.