Home Quality Mark joins BREEAM product range as BRE strengthens green...
BRE’s Home Quality Mark (HQM) will become ‘BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential’ on 16 April 2025, retaining HQM’s residential and quality focus, but simplifying the BREEAM product range and certification in the new build sector.
Glenigan April 2025 report details first effects of US tariffs
The Glenigan April 2025 report shows a decline in project starts for major and minor projects, and a gloomy future regarding tariffs.
Costain completes work on M1 emergency areas ahead of schedule
Costain have completed work on a set of 41 M1 emergency areas between Derbyshire and South Yorkshire as part of the NEAR programme.
Forterra recycling brick waste into calcined clay as cement alternative
Forterra has teamed up with Swedish mining company LKAB Minerals reusing manufacturing waste by recycling crushed brick waste into calcined clay as a low-carbon alternative to cement.
Is the 1.5m Labour new homes target realistic?
Tim Foreman, managing director of land and new homes at LRG, and Lawrence Turner, director at Boyer, the Labour new homes target.
Why use Modern Methods of Construction?
Tim Barrett, chair of Construction Alliance North East, discusses the benefits brought by Modern Methods of Construction.
Ensuring compliance and safety with Building Approvers
The Building Safety Act of 2022 has brought about significant changes in legislation and culture, emphasising the crucial role of a Building Regulations Principal Designer in projects involving multi-disciplinary design teams.
Buildings get the green light! Sustainable lighting certification in European construction...
Sustainable lighting solutions have become a cornerstone of the evolving certification of both new builds and renovations- and Maytoni is here to help.
RICS calls on members to respond to the Financial Crime Standard
RICS is asking its members to respond to a consultation on a revision to their Financial Crime Standard, tackling new avenues for the crime.
UK’s first carbon capture-enabled cement works secures planning permission
Planning permission was received from the Welsh Government for the UK's first carbon capture-enabled cement works – five months ahead of schedule.
Largest Homes England housing development site acquired
A Homes England development site in Warrington has been acquired by the agency, the largest acquisition to date.
British Steel bill passed in less than seven hours
A British Steel bill was passed on Friday allowing the government to take control of the company and prevent it from closing.
Key trends reshaping the AEC industry
An exclusive conversation with Eduardo Lazzarotto, chief product & strategy officer at ALLPLAN, about AEC industry trends.
How data-driven procurement helps you stay competitive
In construction, every decision impacts your bottom line—from where you source materials to how quickly you secure the best price.
Heat Pump Summit rescheduled to September 2025
The Heat Pump Summit 2025 has been rescheduled to 16th September 2025 after a serious structural issue was identified at the venue.
Robert De Niro tower granted planning permission
The Nobu Tower has been granted planning permission and is expected to begin on site construction later this year.
First HS2 anti-sonic boom tunnel completed
Extensions have been added to the Chiltern Tunnel to prevent sonic booms as the train travels over 200mph from the entrance.
RICS property survey March 2025 shows little growth
The RICS property survey March 2025 shows little growth as the line remains flat throughout most of the UK.
HMP Millsike, UK’s first ‘all electric’ prison, officially opens
The UK’s first all-electric prison, developed by Pick Everard, Kier and the MoJ, has officially opened in York.
ONS stats February 2025 shows mild growth for industry
ONS stats February 2025 show a monthly growth in construction output, but a flat line for quarterly output.
Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of...
Procurement has always been a vital part of construction. But in today’s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven environment, it’s also become a major pressure point.
[Video] Fireco: 80 new fire doors required for residential flats in...
Situated within walking distance of Regent’s Park, Lord’s View One is a purpose-built residential block overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground, in St. John’s Wood, London. As the building has recently been fully refurbished, it was a timely opportunity to upgrade the fire doors.
AEC software: bridging the global labour gap
The UK construction industry urgently needs more people. Our latest eBook unpacks how AEC software is helping bridge the global labour gap.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport receives government support to reopen
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to receive a £30m investment as the government backs the mayor's plans to reopen the hub.
CIC housing target inquiry calls for evidence
A new CIC housing target inquiry has been launched with calls for evidence regarding the question around the 1.5m new homes target.
MPA call on NISTA to boost infrastructure delivery
The MPA call on NISTA to boost delivery of major infrastructure projects, as in recent years infrastructure such as HS2 have seen delays.