ICW extends A-rated structural warranty offering to Republic of Ireland
ICW Group, a leading provider of building warranties and building control services, has extended its services to the Republic of Ireland (RoI) market following a period of strong growth for the company across its UK base.
Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Sustainable Development Foundation's Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 has been revealed.
Building bold: The digital engineering challenge at Maggie’s cancer centre
Featuring complex geometry, with nearly all edge columns of the curved façade raking in two directions, the construction of the new Maggie’s cancer centre at The Royal Free Hospital demanded an integrated approach.
New quantity surveying degree launched by Teesside University
The University is launching a level 6 apprenticeship in quantity surveying, to tackle the skills shortage in the housebuilding sector.
New immigration rules could put further strain on UK construction skills...
New immigration rules announced by Sir Keir Starmer tightens several requirements to enter the UK, such as requiring a degree, whereas businesses will have to pay a higher Immigration Skill Charge.
Directors & Officers Insurance explained: protecting your company’s key decision makers
With increasing scrutiny from regulators, shareholders, and the public, directors and officers are under the spotlight more than ever before. This is where Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance comes into play.
New UAV-BIM Framework Delivers Unmatched Accuracy in Façade Inspection and Digital...
A research team from the University of Auckland has unveiled a breakthrough framework for automated registration of UAV imagery to BIM models.
How green procurement in the construction industry is developing and evolving
Green procurement within construction is undergoing significant development and evolution as sustainability becomes an increasingly prominent consideration in project planning and execution.
Infrastructure delivery should reflect community needs, says planning professor
Professor John Sturzaker has spoken with a parliamentary committee to advise on infrastructure delivery and the 1.5m new homes target.
Retrofitting London needs to be ten times faster, say LSDC
London retrofitting is not moving at a fast enough pace nor with the correct approach, say the LSDC in a new report.
Housing committee sends letter to secretary of state regarding Grenfell inquiry...
A letter from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee calls for independent monitoring of Grenfell Inquiry recommendations.
Fleksihus expands into the UK market
Fleksihus AS is taking a major strategic step into the UK modular construction market by appointing Anthony Broome as UK sales director.
Safety failures reported at Hinkley Point C days before environmental trial...
An improvement notice has been served to the Nuclear New Build Generation Company (NNB GenCo) regarding the safety of a damaged tower crane at Hinkley Point C.
Construction robots learn smarter and faster through virtual reality and imitation,...
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have unveiled a method that enables construction robots to learn tasks more efficiently.
New study finds 25% material savings through thickness optimisation in 3D...
A team of French researchers has announced a breakthrough in the sustainable use of materials in 3D printed concrete, introducing a novel optimisation framework that reduces material use by up to 25%—without compromising structural integrity.
New Digital Twin architecture set to transform construction site management
Technical University of Munich and Technion – Israel Institute of Technology are producing a Digital Twin architecture platform.
Chair of Oxford Growth Commission appointed
Neale Coleman CBE, an expert in regeneration and growth, has been appointed to chair the Oxford Growth Commission.
Supply chain evolution: exploring digital tools transforming construction materials procurement
In construction, efficient procurement is fundamental to project success. Traditionally, this process has been labour intensive, time consuming, and sometimes prone to errors.
Design team chosen for York Central scheme
The York Central scheme, by Homes England and National Rail, has had a design team chosen to deliver housing and infrastructure.
Joanna Oliver MBE leaves CEA after 30 years
Joanna Oliver MBE has announced her departure from the CEA after 30 years of working between government and industry.
[VIDEO] See the first Birmingham tunnel breakthrough for HS2
HS2 has seen the first Birmingham tunnel breakthrough, and will be the longest rail line in the West Midlands.
RTPI says housing developments missing half of mandated ecological features
The Royal Town Planning Institute has published research showing half of mandated ecological features are missing in housing developments.
Construction mental health support not improved enough, say CIOB
Construction mental health support requires much more work, in spite of recent advances, says a new report from CIOB.
Success story: how Planning Management Limited transformed procurement with The Build...
For subcontractors, procurement is a constant balancing act—managing supplier availability, controlling costs, and keeping projects on schedule can be a real challenge.
Navigating the Gateway Two process
We spoke with Steve Evans, Head of Technical Operations at NHBC about the Gateway process for Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) introduced as part of the Building Safety Act reforms, with a particular focus on Gateway Two and the requirement for a detailed design submission.
FMB calls for introduction of builders licences on back of survey
A new survey by the FMB has found that 45% of UK homeowners mistakenly think that building licences are required for builders to operate.