Wind farm ‘blow’ prompts reminder to focus on fabric first in...
While the recent axing of a major offshore wind farm project is a major blow to the government's' clean power target, a key driver in the fight for net zero must always be to focus on ‘fabric first', says European insulation specialist Actis.
PM: “My message to housebuilders: get on with it”
The prime minister and deputy prime minister have released a message to housebuilders, urging speed and proposing new rules.
Record number of unemployed hired for HS2 jobs
A record number of unemployed HS2 jobs have been given since the project began seven years ago, say new stats.
Support for builders’ licences is growing, say FMB
The Federation of Master Builders is reinforcing their call for builders' licences in the wake of a report on retrofitting.
The 1.5m homes challenge: Why construction SMEs must be part of...
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast (CAN), discusses barriers to 1.5m homes, and the role construction SMEs could play.
Trimble promotes connected workflows at Digital Construction Week
Global technology company Trimble will be bringing its connected workflows and digital construction solutions to London’s ExCeL for Digital Construction Week, looking to promote confidence at every turn.
Closing the “training gap” on biodiversity net gain
The introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements has highlighted the need for confidence building across planning departments.
New home registrations rise in Q1 with developers encouraged by government...
Figures released by NHBC show 29,356 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2025, up 36% on Q1 2024 (21,635) and 17% more than Q4 2024 (25,034). 26,120 new homes were completed in the same period, 1% down on Q1 2024.
Beyond compliance: Why the Future Homes Standard should be a starting...
Dr Anthony Greer, corporate strategy director of offsite housing specialist TALO, looks at why the Future Homes Standard represents a welcome move in the right direction for improving the energy performance and sustainability of new homes. He also considers why it feels more like catching up than moving ahead.
The need for speed: How M&E contractors are streamlining supply chain...
Technology has modernised the management of applications for supply chain payments for forward-thinking M&E contractors, allowing a more streamlined and standardised process and addressing the need for speed.
Net Zero Committee report highlights retrofit failures
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee report states that efforts to decarbonise UK homes have been significantly hampered - the skills crisis, assurance failures, and poorly designed retrofit schemes all feature in the report.
Barratts wins high-rise defect claim case, sets precedent for developers
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Barratt in its high-rise defect claim case, allowing the company to claim expenses from contractors.
First low-carbon plant for Saint-Gobain coming to UK
The Leicestershire plant will produce ‘stone wool’ insulation using sustainable technologies to keep carbon emissions as low as possible.
IoT to the rescue: New research maps global progress toward sustainable...
A major new study has revealed how the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming urban infrastructure and driving progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): sustainable cities and communities.
Homes England Strategic Place Partnership agreed
Homes England has partnered with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) to deliver a shared plan for housing and regeneration.
Update your field management system: Sticking with outdated software costs more
Re-flow is an end-to-end field management system that’s helping forward-thinking companies ditch outdated processes and operate with clarity, control, and compliance.
Octopus’ new ‘Tenant Power’ tariff could save social housing tenants up...
Touted as the first of its first-of-its-kind, the Octopus 'Tenant Power' tariff shares the benefits of clean energy fairly between tenants and landlords.
Demand for engineering construction workers faces peak in 2030
The demand for engineering construction workers is set to peak in 2030, according to an updated Labour Forecast Tool report.
New NESO evidence handbook developed for electricity projects
A new NESO evidence handbook has been launched to unclog the queue and for projects to ensure they enter the queue and provide value.
Chief executive calls for more HS2 project investment
Mark Wild, chief executive of HS2 Ltd, spoke at UKREiiF about the HS2 project investment opportunities for business.
Golden Valley Phase 2 plans revealed at Cyber UK
HBD, part of Henry Boot, unveils plans for phase 2 of the landmark Golden Valley scheme, including the launch of the newly named 'I/O Buildings'.
Winners of RICS Women in Construction announced
The RICS Women in Construction winners have been announced, being awarded a scholarship to undertake a Diploma in Adjudication.
New research reveals how BIM is tackling road construction delays and...
A groundbreaking international study has revealed how BIM is helping to solve persistent scheduling and planning problems in road construction projects, offering a clear path to improved delivery, reduced disruption, and cost certainty.
Cyber insurance: Minimising business interruptions from third-party service failures
In today’s interconnected world, businesses in the design professional sector—including mechanical and electrical design engineers, architects, surveyors, project managers, and BIM specialists—rely heavily on seamless connectivity to access critical information, collaborate on projects, and meet deadlines.
Digital Construction Week 2025 reveals big names for the Main Stage...
Digital Construction Week (DCW), the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment, returns to Excel London on 4-5 June 2025. This year’s Main Stage line-up brings together influential voices from across the construction and infrastructure landscape, showcasing industry-shaping projects, bold ideas, and powerful personal stories.
Infrastructure boom at risk: new data warns of budget creep, inefficiencies...
While investment in infrastructure, data centers, and public projects are booming, the construction industry is being increasingly threatened by mounting inefficiencies, spiraling budgets, and costly rework-challenges driven by outdated practices and disconnected technologies that hinder collaboration.