Why successful regeneration is measured in decades, not developments
Chris Wheeler, national head of development (regeneration) at Willmott Dixon Developments, explores why successful regeneration depends on understanding local priorities, measuring long-term outcomes and focusing on the legacy a project leaves behind.
CITB announces support for deaf awareness training in construction
The training, supported by CITB’s Industry Impact Fund, will bring together lived experience, behavioural science, health and safety expertise, and industry insight to create practical, impactful deaf awareness training.
ECITB funds construction robotics skills in Cumbria
The ECITB has awarded a quarter-of-a-million pounds to developing a construction robotics skills centre in Cumbria.
Designing for longevity: How sustainable materials can shape modern build projects
Anna Gibson, product manager at EGGER UK, shares how material specification, responsible sourcing, and manufacturer choice can help project teams design for longevity and improve whole-life sustainability.
Blinkered accessibility approach taken to building’s masterplan
Making buildings accessible and understanding the customer journey should be a common theme in any department, organisation, and masterplan
CIOB and CIH publish new damp and mould guidance for social...
The two institutes have partnered to update damp and mould guidance in light of more recent developments and requirements.
Retrofit procurement guide to create jobs and build green skills
New guidance to help housing associations and local authorities use retrofit procurement to create local jobs, tackle green skills shortages, strengthen supply chains and diversify the workforce has been unveiled.
How can the industry put the next stage of digital construction...
Nick Leach, director of digital construction, Sir Robert McAlpine, explores whether construction has the capacity to use digital tools effectively.
Nima Nicolas Aase appointed as new T&T regional managing director
Nima Nicolas Aase has been appointed the new Turner & Townsend (T&T) regional managing director for Europe, taking over from Patricia Moore.
Timber frame housebuilding: A low-carbon journey from forest to front door
Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager, West Fraser UK, discusses the process and benefits of using timber frames in housebuilding
Crises in the market mean thousands of UK homes won’t be...
Iwona Hovenko, senior Real Estate and European Housing Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, examines the volatile current state of the UK housing market and how this could affect building targets.
Digitalisation & AI Stage agenda revealed for UK Construction Week Birmingham...
The Digitalisation & AI Stage brings together some of the sector’s leading digital, data and technology experts at the NEC Birmingham.
We need more than just aircon to cope with a changing...
Britain is baking again. But before the country bolts a cooling box to every wall, the construction industry needs to ask if it’s got it right about building design, says Sunil Pandita, chief division officer Planning & Design and Digital Twin Business Unit, Nemetschek Group.
Evolving BIM standards don’t make today’s training obsolete
As discussions around proposed revisions to ISO 19650 continue, some organisations may be questioning if now is the time to invest in training. But Mike Tofton, BIM and digital construction lead at the BRE Academy, says the fundamentals of good information management have not changed.
Linear Heat Detection: An early warning system for solar panel fires
LGM Products discusses their Linear Heat Detection solution and its benefits in detecting fire risks before they become uncontrollable.
Building a workforce for the next era of construction
Construction faces rising retirements, while at the same time AI is reshaping the skills the industry needs. Arman Gukasyan, founder and CEO of Revizto, argues that rather than tackling these issues separately, the answer lies in a connected workforce strategy.
First section of HS2 Saltley Viaduct installed
The first of four sections of the HS2 Saltley Viaduct has been installed, the first part of the replacement viaduct to accommodate HS2 trains.
Building a more resilient future for the industrial and logistics sector
Daniel Beadle, associate director at Pexhurst, delves into climate risk for the UK's existing building stock, discussing what the industrial and logistics industry can do to mitigate it and set warehouses up for the future.
With construction administrations rising, cashflow resilience must become a priority
As construction businesses continue to face mounting financial difficulties, the latest administration figures reveal the scale of the challenge facing the sector. Rising costs, fragile supply chains and persistent cashflow pressures are pushing more firms towards insolvency, writes Ruth Phillips, construction partner at national law firm Shakespeare Martineau.
AI in construction: When it’s the right tool for the job...
Greg McClelland, co-founder and partner at Onetrace, discusses the best use of Artificial Intelligence in digital construction.
Building Tomorrow: UK Housing Delivery Analysis explores the scale of the...
Show House, in partnership with J3 Advisory, has published a new white paper examining the landscape of UK housing delivery.
Couple converting bungalow to family home are hooked on Actis Hybris
A couple renovating their family home love their first experience of using the Actis Hybris product to insulate much of the house
Biodiversity Net Gain having positive impact on planning
Research has shown that Biodiversity Net Gain is having a positive impact on environmental planning, according to developers.
The hidden cost you’re not measuring: How planning maturity unlocks profit...
Most contractors carry a hidden cost that rarely appears in project reports yet erodes margin across almost every job: time-related cost risk created by inconsistent project planning.
Government announces new fire minister to create safer buildings
Baroness Blake of Leeds has been appointed as the government's fire minister, overseeing fire policy and operations, building safety, and more.
Unlocking the potential of data in construction: Building a common approach
Construction is generating more data than ever, but trusted information must flow across the whole building lifecycle, says Julie Bregulla, chief operating officer at the British Board of Agrément.