Kier secures £139m Sewage Treatment contract, and CEO steps down
Kier has signed a £139m contract to upgrade the Wanlip Sewage Treatment Works in Leicestershire. At the same time, Andrew Davies, CEO, has announced his retirement.
New digital planning portal to modernise planning system in the Royal...
As part of a pilot scheme in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), planning applications, comments, and research are to be simplified with a new online planning portal.
Industry leaders and government unite behind landmark Early Contractor Involvement research
The Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) has launched a major industry-backed research project to investigate the impact of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) on public sector construction outcomes.
How human-centric integrated AI is modernising building management
Forget chatbots; AI’s most powerful applications aren’t always flashy, they’re foundational – and a truly smart built environment will be human-centric, writes Gaku Ueda, CEO of Mode
SPOA launches strategic plan to drive digital transformation across Scotland’s plant...
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to support its members in embracing digital transformation, following insights gathered at Bauma 2025.
Henry Brothers to build Nottingham Community Diagnostic Centre
Henry Brothers have been appointed to construct the new Nottingham Community Diagnostic Centre, funded by the government.
How inclusive leadership can solve construction’s skills crisis
Lee Ryan discusses why collaborations like Women in Construction: The Power Within HER are vital for equality in construction.
Landscape design software honored for innovation, usability, and professional value
Green Industry Pros magazine has named Vectorworks Landmark 2025 an Editor's Choice Award winner.
CMA housing investigation to accept £100m affordable housing contribution
Seven housebuilders have agreed to pay £100m for affordable housing following a CMA housing investigation launched last year.
Sizewell C given go-ahead with final investment decision
A final investment decision for Sizewell C has been confirmed, with the government holding the major stake and allowing the plant to proceed.
Construction sector fraud compliance among best prepared for ECCTA, says Skillcast
A new analysis by Skillcast has shown that construction fraud compliance is in the top 3 in the UK in preparation for a new regulation.
Oakland Construction builds data centre for a new UK supercomputer
Isembard-AI, the new UK supercomputer, is being facilitated by a modular data centre, built sustainably by Oakland Construction.
Fire safety regulations and sustainability: A changing landscape for facilities management
The fire safety regulatory environment has transformed significantly following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, presenting major challenges for Facilities Management teams.
Made to measure: Why construction data should fit like a bespoke...
Construction data is wasted because most companies use it wrongly. They pile it up, then don’t know what to do with it. Instead, it should be treated like a bespoke suit – designed for you and your needs, writes Ed Griffiths, Barbour ABI’s head of business and client analytics.
Global trade tensions push construction supply chains to breaking point
How protectionism, tariffs, and geopolitical volatility are reshaping procurement, pricing, and project delivery in the UK construction sector.
Guinness Partnership launches £300m remediation framework
The remediation framework will support both planned and reactive interventions in both residential and mixed-use developments.
Why construction firms must optimise for trust, authority, and AI-driven search
Welcome to the era of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) - where construction firms are judged not by how well they rank in Google, but by how clearly and consistently they show up in conversations across the digital landscape.
A decade of debate, design and deals – UKCW Birmingham announces...
As it prepares to celebrate a decade as the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) has announced its first confirmed big name speakers for this autumn’s show in Birmingham.
New Retrofit System Reform Advisory Panel established to create new framework
The Retrofit Advisory Panel has been established by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in response to several instances of poor-quality solid wall insulation installations that necessitated remediation or repair.
Regional delivery key to meeting UK construction and infrastructure targets
New industry report urges government to prioritise local funding, skills development, and procurement reform to unlock national construction goals.
A major new initiative aims to strengthen structural engineering across Sub-Saharan...
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Engineers’ Council (CEC), has launched a Pan-African Structural Engineering Knowledge Partnership to help scale up engineering capacity and resilience across the continent.
Re-flow field management review by Wainwright
Before looking at field management software, Wainwright’s surfacing department was progressing well. But certain day-to-day challenges were making life more difficult than necessary.
National Water Strategy needed, say Independent Water Commission
The final report from the Independent Water Commission has been published today, making several recommendations to overhaul the nation’s water infrastructure.
Lynda Armstrong to remain as ECITB board chair for a further...
Lynda Armstrong’s term as ECITB board chair has been extended until the end of 2027 the secretary of state for education has confirmed.
Cladding Remediation Acceleration Plan update to impose legal deadlines
The update means that by the end of 2029, any landlord who has failed to remediate a building over 18 metres - without reasonable excuse - will face criminal prosecution, with unlimited fines and/or imprisonment.
[VIDEO] World’s largest crane lifts dome at Hinkley Point C
The world's largest crane, Big Carl, has lifted a 14 metre-tall dome into place for Unit 2 at Hinkley Point C.