Joined-up thinking is key to taking a pan-disability approach to design
About Access' Ian Streets examines how accommodations for some may come at the perceived expense of others and how a pan-disability approach to design helps elude such complications.
Two weeks to go: secure your tickets for the Heat Pump...
Returning for its second year on 15 April 2025, in partnership with Hive, the Heat Pump Summit will unite senior leaders from across the industry, central and local government to discuss the role of heat pumps in achieving net zero.
America biggest overseas investor in UK commercial property in 2024, spending...
American investors deployed £13.6bn into the UK’s commercial property market in 2024, more than double the amount spent in 2023.
DoE’s new school construction framework to be established
The Department of Education is establishing a new school construction framework to replace the one that expires this November.
New CEA CEO appointed from April
A new CEA CEO has been announced from April this year, with Viki Bell stepping up from director of operations.
Government to build more than 1,000 flood defence schemes
Over 1,000 flood defence schemes have been announced by the government and Environment Agency in a £2.65bn investment package.
Former Costain CEO and BDP International leads join Arup board
Andrew Wyllie CBE and Kathy Harper have been appointed by Arup Trustees to join a new strategic oversight board as non-executive members.
[VIDEO] Re-flow Field Management review by Traffic Management Installations
When Traffic Management Installations began subcontracting for councils and governing bodies, they felt there was room to present their site reporting in a more professional manner.
Large grant given for Aston University net zero campus
A grant of £35.5m has been awarded to bring the Aston University net zero campus closer to reality by two years.
What is LOD in BIM? Introduction to levels of development
In any Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow, models progress through different stages of development. Many begin as rough concepts but then evolve into detailed, data-rich representations used for design coordination, construction documentation, and facility management. But how do teams align on the specificity and precision appropriate to the phase?
The benefits of using recycled materials in civil engineering
Navigate the advantages of recycled materials in civil engineering, from cost efficiency to eco-friendliness, and discover their transformative impact on construction.
Making a circular economy work in construction
Stephanie Palmer, head of sustainability at wienerberger UK, explains how closed-loop thinking will bring a circular economy in construction.
UK firms appointed to design Athens International Airport expansion
Grimshaw, Haptic, K-Studio, Arup, Leslie Jones, Triagonal and Plan A have been appointed to design the expansion of Athens International Airport.
PM announces major northern rail investment package
A large northern rail investment package has been announced, along with a lot of funding for northern bus and tram services.
How public sector procurement plays a role in the promises of...
Public sector procurement can become the driving force behind successful devolution in England, writes Clive Feeney, CEO of LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG).
Homes England funding contributes to large Leeds residential scheme
Homes England funding is being put towards a new large Leeds residential scheme alongside Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire Pension Funds.
Why brand has stolen lead gen’s crown in construction marketing
All the construction industry and other business to business (B2B) marketers out there will know the relentless pressure to achieve results using lead generation techniques. And recent insight could be a clue to why these approaches often underperform.
Read Re-flow’s new AI, technology, and policy in utilities 2025 report
AI and emerging technologies are transforming industries worldwide, and the utilities sector is no exception, as Re-flow's new AI, technology, and policy in utilities 2025 report finds.
New public land taskforce to unlock more housing
A new public land taskforce has been established to bypass blockers for thousands of homes on public land being held up by several issues.
HBF reports high construction industry customer satisfaction
The Home Builders Federation has published results from a survey showing a rise in customer satisfaction.
Network Rail to form property company to deliver land for 40,000...
Network Rail and the Ministry of Defence will facilitate the sale of surplus government land for housebuilding, with 40,000 new homes predicted over the next decade.
OBR forecast predicts huge housebuilding boost
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast is predicting the largest boost in housebuilding by 2029/30.
Construction industry reacts to 2025 Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave her Spring Statement today, with a restrained but optimistic eye to the future.
Chancellor announces £2bn social housing investment
A £2bn social housing investment has been announced to boost the number of social and affordable homes by the end of the current parliament.
Planning approval granted for Lower Thames Crossing
The secretary of state for transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has approved the Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order, a move which CECA has celebrated.
Housing minister confirms £20m housing package
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed a £20m housing package to support local community-led developments.