Labour’s 1.5m home plan looking unlikely, stats show
Labour's plan to build 1.5m UK homes in five years is currently not very promising, recent statistics show, as the number of new homes registered in 2024 drops.
Trimble’s Estimation MEP: a more accurate estimation solution for your project
Estimation MEP is Trimble’s next-generation estimating solution offering all-in-one takeoff & estimating functionality with built-in collaboration tools for smaller M&E consultants in the UK.
Getting Britain building: What does the built environment need from the...
Construction industry needs solutions, stability and long-term policymaking from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, not just more reports on the problems we face, says David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building.
£3bn affordable housing boost to deliver 20,000 new homes
In a significant move to address the UK’s housing crisis, the government has announced a £3bn expansion to the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme.
Study finds painted white ‘cool roofs’ most effective at cooling homes...
UCL research says white painted or reflectively coated 'cool roofs' are best for cooling London homes during summer heatwaves.
Government launches new Skills England initiative
Skills England will bring together central and local government, businesses, training providers and unions to provide strategic oversight of the post-16 skills system in line with the Government’s Industrial Strategy.
Hill Group financial accounts surpass £1bn in 2023
The Hill Group have released their financial accounts for 2023, detailing another year of record performance and surpassing £1bn revenues.
A tale of three cities: How architecture can save the Olympic...
Bidding for and hosting the Olympic Games comes with a massive cost – and too often, facilities have faced an uncertain future once the flame has gone out. However, writes Roderick Bates of Chaos, London, Tokyo and Paris show that with careful architectural planning and technology, the Games can deliver long-term economic, environmental and social impacts.
Digital Construction Week 2024 dubbed “the best industry event of the...
The UK’s leading annual event for innovation in the built environment, Digital Construction Week, received rave reviews and saw a 7% increase in attendee numbers in 2024.
Agratas and Robert McAlpine to produce UK’s largest gigafactory
Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to construct Building One, Agratas' planned gigafactory, in Bridgewater, Somerset.
CCS becomes first public sector procurement organisation to achieve Constructing the...
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has become the first public sector procurement organisation to be verified under Constructing Excellence's ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’.
Old railway arches to provide space for new businesses
Old railway arches are often left to dilapidate, however, Pexhurst has partnered with The Arch Company to help refurbish 1,000 arches across the UK, and use them to provide a space for businesses.
World’s largest luffing tower crane returning to Hinkley Point
Marr Contracting's M2480D, the largest capacity luffing tower crane in the world, is returning to Hinkley Point to work within the unit 2 turbine hall.
The potential of BIM for renovation projects
It is the task of the architects and structural engineers in charge of renovating an old building to reconcile the preservation of historical character, safety, functionality and energy requirements. The use of BIM for renovation projects can ease such a complex operation.
How will the Supreme Court’s climate impact ruling affect future projects?
A major decision handed down by the Supreme Court ruling that oil companies must factor in greenhouse gas emissions from drilling will add uncertainty and delay to major future projects, writes David Harries, partner and head of planning at Aaron & Partners
King’s Speech wins cautiously positive review from construction industry
With King Charles opening the first Labour government in 14 years, the construction industry offers their thoughts.
3D laser scanning for land surveying can help map the UK’s...
Land surveying is an essential part of maintaining and modernising British rail. Terrestrial laser scanning and mobile LiDAR, along with drones, can be the precision measurement tools that help get the system back on track.
Construction manufacturers not prioritising digitisation, says CLC
The Construction Leadership Council has published a research report stating that construction product manufacturers must put more focus on digitisation.
New Northstowe town set to have 50% affordable housing
Northstowe, a new town in development in Cambridgeshire by Homes England, Keepmoat Homes, and Capital&Centric, is set to have 3,000 new homes, half of which will be affordable housing.
Insulation specialist Actis offers ‘keep cool’ advice amid heatwave
With a heatwave expected in many parts of England, insulation specialist Actis is drawing attention to the, perhaps counter-intuitive, role insulation has to play in helping mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.
Family confirms death of Laing O’Rourke co-founder Des O’Rourke
Des O'Rourke, who co-founded Laing O'Rourke in 1978 with his brother Ray, passed away on Wednesday after a short illness.
AI in UK construction: Opportunities, challenges and the path forward
A new survey by IFS found that the UK construction industry is keen to embrace AI but faces several challenges in being ready for adoption. Kenny Ingram, VP for construction and engineering, looks at how to overcome the barriers to fully realising the huge potential of AI in UK construction.
Re:volve Real Estate reaches £1.4m turnover in first year of business
Wilmslow-based Re:volve Real Estate has marked the end of its first year in business by announcing a £1.4m turnover.
CIBSE and IBPSA-England announce partnership
CIBSE and IBPSA-England announce partnership to host the 2025 technical symposium meeting, combining two separate events.
Sarah Jones MP to be named UK construction minister
It is understood that Sarah Jones is to be named the next UK construction minister.
Top level experts join first-ever Advisory Board at UK Construction Week
Organisers of UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, have announced the creation of their first-ever Advisory Board, a prestigious panel of top industry leaders.