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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.
Steel bridge construrction with scaffolding and framework. representing the infrastructure boom

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is being increasingly threatened by mounting inefficiencies, spiraling budgets, and costly rework-challenges driven by outdated practices and disconnected technologies that hinder collaboration.
The Nemetschek Group has announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by Muayad Simbawa

Nemetschek Group expands into Saudi Arabia to advance digital transformation in...

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, today announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Landsec Office construction jobs are taking a back seat until current jobs are finished

No new Landsec office construction jobs until current schemes filled

Landsec have announced that they are not intending to take on new office construction jobs until two current schemes have been completed.
The May 2025 Construction Review shows small relief for the sector

May 2025 Construction Review shows minor relief for industry

The May 2025 Glenigan Construction Review paints a picture of minor short term relief for the sector, but longer trends remain concerning.
Facade specialist EQUITONE will demonstrate its fibre cement facades at UKREiif as part of the ETEX group.

Etex brands to join forces at UKREiiF 2025 to spotlight benefits...

A group of leading construction brands under the Etex umbrella will present a coordinated showcase at UKREiiF 2025, demonstrating how a fully integrated approach to the building envelope can help meet the construction industry's twin priorities of safety and sustainability.
New UK homes, as covered in the Homes England stats

New Homes England stats reveal agency surpassed targets

The Homes England stats detail number of homes built, started, and land unlocked by the agency in working towards government targets.
Offsite manufacturing specialists McAvoy are seeking new subcontractors and suppliers at at 'Meet the Buyer' event in Manchester in June

McAvoy seeking new subcontractors and suppliers

Offsite manufacturing specialists McAvoy are seeking new subcontractors and suppliers at at 'Meet the Buyer' event in Manchester in June.
The HBF-supported housing report states that only 10% of young people can buy a home

Prioritise helping first time buyers, says new HBF-supported housing report

First time buyers are in desperate need of support, says a new HBF-supported housing report exploring the issue.

Construction products reform: What it means for the industry

The UK Government has released a Green Paper proposing big changes to how construction products are regulated. These reforms are a direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the urgent need to make buildings safer.
New Build Homes in England 2025 Aerial View of UK Housing Development Under Construction

1.5m homes – building at scale across all tenures; which are...

Andrew Milsom, sector lead for Affordable Housing at NHBC, examines the importance of affordable housing in efforts to deliver the Government's housing targets.

Announcing Mark Robinson as Non-Executive Chair of The Build Chain

Strengthening leadership with the appointment of Mark Robinson to build a smarter future for construction procurement.
David Roulstone, FSi Promat's national commercial and marketing manager, examines how single-sided fire stopping supports project efficiency

How can single-sided fire stopping solutions support project efficiency?

David Roulstone, national commercial and marketing manager of fire stopping specialist FSi Promat, looks at how single-sided fire stopping can support project efficiency.
Several London Underground stations are subject to the framework

New TfL infrastructure procurement framework incoming

A new TfL infrastructure procurement framework has had details announced ahead of time, detailing infrastructure and construction projects.
Most of The Crown Estate JV's projects will be in London

Crown Estate JV to deliver six development schemes

A new Crown Estate JV with Lendlease will support the development of six schemes across London and Birmingham.
Men's mental health in construction is suffering from a culture of silence

How to address the culture of silence that surrounds men’s mental...

Julia Shervington from Mates in Mind discusses issues surrounding men's mental health and the culture of silence in construction.
The roof beams where the incident leading to the HSE suspended sentence took place

Construction boss prosecuted after HSE investigation into employee death

An employee died after a fall from height in 2019, and HSE have passed a suspended sentence to the director for breaching safety standards.

Actis U-value simulator is a highlight of RIBA-approved CPD, say specifiers...

A free U-value simulator tool created by insulation specialist Actis is among the most talked about elements of one of its popular RIBA-approved CPDs.

One platform. Total control. End-to-end operations that drive real results

Traffex returns to Coventry’s CBS Arena on 21–22 May, bringing together highways professionals to discuss the challenges shaping the future of the industry – from decarbonisation to road safety and technology.
28 environmental charities have served a spoof planning notice to MPs, warning that the Planning & Infrastructure Bill will demolish wildlife

Charities warn Planning & Infrastructure Bill could demolish wildlife

28 environmental charities have served a spoof planning notice to MPs, warning that the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is an application to demolish wildlife.
The K-Briq, a near fully recycled brick

Near-fully recycled bricks approved by BBA

The new product has been developed in Scotland by Kenoteq, and uses construction waste in its formation.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about driving innovation and safety in the lift and escalator industry, while mentoring the next generation of engineers. I’m deeply honoured to step into the role of President Elect and look forward to working with CIBSE to support the industry’s evolution towards net zero and excellence in the built environment” said David Cooper MBE.

CIBSE picks David Cooper MBE for President Elect for 2025/26

CIBSE has announced David Cooper as its President Elect for 2025/26, who will bring over four decades of experience to the role.
The RTPI is launching a campaign to improve the public perception of planning

RTPI aim to change public perception of planning

The Royal Town Planning Institute are set to launch a campaign aimed at improving the public perception of planning.
Welsh affordable housing requires changes to the system to be sustainable, says report

System changes urgently needed for Wales affordable housing

A report on the needs of Welsh affordable housing has been released by the Affordable Housing Taskforce, with recommendations for improvement.
3d rendering of an modern house with air water heat pump

Net zero by design: How smarter retrofits are transforming public and...

As the race toward net-zero accelerates across the UK and Europe, retrofitting public and commercial buildings has become a critical priority.

Take advantage of new policy and future-proof at Utility Week Live

Utility Week Live returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 20–21 May. This year’s theme, Lead the Change, focuses on the UK’s ambitious green energy plans and the policy decisions reshaping the built environment.