RICS Construction Monitor Q2 2025 provides ‘modest’ optimism
The RICS Construction Monitor for Q2 2025 offers a more upbeat perspective than yesterday’s PMI figures, with infrastructure emerging as the key driver of growth.
SoPHE welcomes Independent Water Commission Report
The Society of Public Health Engineers (SoPHE), a society within CIBSE, strongly supports the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, calling for a reform of the UK's water sector.
Future of building services: Investing in the next generation
CIBSE is Building for the Future: Find out how you can shape the future of building services engineering.
Sharpest drop in construction activity in half a decade
The latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI reveals a steep decline in construction activity, with future outlooks growing increasingly pessimistic.
Apprenticeship age restrictions could cost planning profession 200 planners a year,...
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has written to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP to warn that new age restrictions on Level 7 apprenticeship funding will severely damage the pipeline of qualified planners.
Up to 75% of high-rise buildings do not meet BSR standards
Owners of 1,454 high-risk high-rise residential buildings have submitted their safety cases to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). To date, the BSR has reviewed 170 of these cases, with 125 failing to meet the required safety standards.
The blueprint for success: The dos and don’ts of effective specification...
Specifications are essential to defining materials, performance and responsibilities on a project, yet many architects lack training in writing these key documents. Dr Stephen Hamil, innovation director at NBS, discusses a new guide he has authored on putting together strong specifications.
Planning Portal data shows new home applications rising
New home applications have risen in Q2 2025 for the first time since 2023, new data from TerraQuest and the Planning Portal shows.
Is the government turning the tide on the construction skills gap?
David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building, examines the government’s drive to tackle construction’s skills shortages
45 years in building control: A personal perspective
Trevor Clements reflects on his long career in building control and where the profession stands in an ever-changing legislative and regulatory environment.
UK professional services firms fast-track digital transformation by two years with...
As firms face mounting pressure to modernise, many are turning to Deltek’s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to stay competitive, agile and future-ready.
How field management software keeps your operations audit ready 24/7
Re-Flow explores how Lagan Airport Maintenance (LAML) implemented scalable field management software to improve visibility.
Unlock the future of digital construction at UK Construction Week Birmingham
As the construction sector stands at a digital crossroads, AI, robotics, and data are no longer on the horizon - they’re already reshaping how we design, build, and deliver.
Five councils found to be missing RSH standards
Five district council's have been found to be missing RSH standards regarding their social housing stock, with big improvements required.
Concrete market reports 62-year-low, confidence plummets
MPA figures report that the concrete market is facing historic lows across all major mineral products, with mortar the sole exception.
New mechanical training rig to enhance skills at Hinkley Point C
A new Hinkley mechanical training rig will help new operatives train in pipelifting, fitting, and rigging techniques.
UK construction industry safety: A shocking rise in fatal injuries
Construction has one of the highest injury rates across all industries in the UK and fatal accidents remain a serious concern. Josh McNicholas of Evalu-8 EHS breaks down the recent injury trends and shares what can be done to ensure worker safety.
Rolls-Royce SMR partnerships will power 3m homes
Rolls-Royce SMR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Czech firm Škoda JS and Curtiss-Wright's UK-based nuclear business (formerly Ultra Energy) to deliver critical safety systems and components for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.
AI and BIM: Reimagining healthcare facilities with AEC/O lifecycle innovation
AI’s integration with BIM could usher in a new generation of future-ready healthcare facilities, writes Manish Sharma, chief product officer in the Build & Construct Division at Nemetschek Group.
NBS and GS1 construction product data partnership to boost digital transformation
NBS, the specification and product information platform for the construction industry, has announced a partnership with standards body GS1 to improve the quality, traceability and visibility of product data across the supply chain.
More than 100,000 construction firms in distress, Begbies Traynor reports
The number of distressed construction companies is still rising, according to the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report.
Housebuilders report shows further decline of planning consents
The BDS Housebuilders Quarterly Report for Q2 2025 shows that the number of housing consents is declining, despite government support.
How AI is powering a new era of energy-optimised, autonomous buildings
AI is unlocking the next evolution in building infrastructure: truly autonomous buildings, writes Susanne Seitz, CEO of Siemens Buildings Smart Infrastructure
Making water discharge an early priority crucial for well-regulated, compliant sites
RSK Geosciences principal engineer Kevin Holmes argues that, while housebuilders and developers have long been aware of the importance of suitable surface water drainage strategies on completed developments, responsible developers should have the same level of awareness of regulations governing water discharge during the construction phase and suggests how developers can remain compliant.
New 3D Dublin Town model launched by IES
A digital twin of the Dublin Town Business Improvement District has been launched to track energy consumption. The model shows details of how the region consumes energy, as well as carbon emissions and where improvements can be made in the transition to net zero.
[Video] Advantex review of Re-flow field management
With multiple ISO certifications and accreditations, Advantex required a secure, compliant software solution with advanced reporting capabilities. Re-flow delivered.