Glenigan 2025 Summer Forecast shows sunny skies ahead for construction
The Glenigan 2025 Summer Forecast is predicting a boom to begin in the second half of this year and growing into 2027.
Structures Fund to pledge £1bn to motor infrastructure
The government have announced the structures fund, putting £1bn to repairing and upgrading bridges, tunnels, and flyovers.
NHBC announces the appointment of Paul Turner as new CEO
The National House Building Council (NHBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Turner as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025.
£8bn flood defence package to prioritise UK contractors
A flood defence package worth £7.9bn is promised by DEFRA to be the largest investment in anti-flood infrastructure ever.
Councils’ race to net zero is too slow, warns Climate Emergency...
Climate Emergency UK has published the second edition of the Council Climate Action Scorecards, assessing all UK councils on their progress towards net zero- and has found that only 16% appear to be on track to meet 2030 targets.
Bridging the retrofit skills gap
The UK’s heritage bodies, Cadw, Historic England and Historic Environment Scotland, have teamed up to publish a new handbook to support learners undertaking retrofit
skills and qualifications
Navigating the Challenges of Building Safety Case Reports: Insights from SOCOTEC...
SOCOTEC UK explores how to create a comprehensive Building Safety Case Report, even when working with older buildings.
Albert Bridge House scheme doubles number of build-to-rent homes in new...
The developers behind the Albert Bridge House scheme have submitted new proposals with new tower layouts and an 128% increase in the number of homes.
First majority-led LGBTQ+ housing development begins
The first majority LGBTQ+ housing development has begun construction in Manchester, celebrated during Pride Month.
Updated NHS modular buildings framework unveiled
A new NHS modular buildings framework has been revealed, promising to help tackle backlogs and new builds alike through offsite construction.
Digital custodianship for ageing infrastructure asset management
Tom Bartley, director of infrastructure at Mind Foundry, discusses how developing technology will impact asset management.
Why embracing innovation in construction isn’t optional anymore — it’s a...
BCM Agency helps clients embrace innovation in construction with forward-thinking B2B marketing strategies.
Construction worker fined after primary school asbestos exposure
A primary school asbestos exposure incident has led to the site supervisor being fined for more than £6,000.
3D concrete printing: Shaping the future of curved walls
Several recent studies examine how 3D concrete printing elements behave under horizontal loads, and how to improve their characteristics.
Design for Regeneration: Vectorworks invites students to take part in competition
Vectorworks is inviting UK-based students or recent graduates to take part in their Regenerative Design competition.
Unlock your building materials procurement potential
Procurement is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to improving construction performance. While most subcontractors and house builders focus on labour, materials, and timelines—few stop to assess whether their buying process itself is helping or hurting them.
Ensuring safety and compliance: Fireco upgrades fire doors at London residential...
During a full refurbishment of Lord’s View One residential block in London, the Residents’ Board identified a crucial safety upgrade - replacing all 80 flat entrance fire doors to meet current fire safety regulations and enhance resident protection.
Government commits £5m to Southport Town Hall Garden regeneration
£5m has been committed to renovation of the Southport Town Hall Garden in honour of last year's stabbing victims.
New British suicide prevention standard in development for the workplace
The British Standards institution is working on a new British Suicide Prevention standard for the built environment.
Social housing provider letter sent by housing minister
A social housing provider letter has been sent by Matthew Pennycook MP discussing some details of the spending review's announcements.
Taylor Wimpey fined £800,000 after apprentice injured
An incident causing an apprentice to fall two metres has resulted in house builder Taylor Wimpey fined £800,000.
AI in construction: Are we closer than we think to a...
Throughout this year and beyond, progress tracking is evolving from a passive reporting task into a proactive risk management and decision-making tool for teams thanks to AI and other technological advancements, writes Chaitanya Naredla Krishna, CEO and co-founder of Track3D.
The Build Chain advantage: features that simplify building materials procurement for...
In construction, time is money—and nowhere is that more true than in procurement. Subcontractors across the UK are under pressure to source the right materials, at the right price, and at the right time, all while managing cash flow, supplier relationships, and compliance requirements.
Delivering comprehensive fire safety compliance with BIM
PBC Today sat down with Solibri's BIM Expert Simon Gilbert to discuss how BIM can help AEC companies build fire-safety compliant buildings.
We’re on the cusp of an AI breakthrough for building audits...
Joe Forde, research lead at BRE and consortium member of the Innovate UK BuildAudIt project, unveils the results of its year-long development and what it means for the built environment.
ONS stats April 2025 shows mild output growth for construction
The newly released ONS stats April 2025 show a modest growth in construction output, with most sectors growing somewhat.