HS2 completes UK’s heaviest bridge slide on Kenilworth Bypass
The A46 Kenilworth Bypass has reopened 18 days early after HS2 engineers slid a 14,500-tonne box structure into place, marking the UK's heaviest bridge slide.
New Arup chief of staff appointed
A new chief of staff to the office of the Arup CEO has been appointed, as Judith Everett takes on the role to further the board's goals.
Massive theme park heralds construction training opportunities for young people, says...
The creation in the UK of one of Europe's biggest theme parks will be good news for the construction industry, with the creation of 20,000 new jobs in the sector and a rise in training and apprenticeships, says insulation specialist Actis.
From Sicily to London: Discover global craftsmanship at UK Construction Week...
As pressures on the built environment grow, so does the need for smarter, faster, and more sustainable construction. That’s why architects, developers, and contractors from across the globe are heading to UK Construction Week London 2025, taking place 7–9 May at ExCeL London.
Reimagining sacred space with Vectorworks: St. John’s Episcopal Church’s plan for...
After a burst pipe forced parishioners out of St John’s Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, Vectorworks software was key to understanding the building.
Latest RICS construction monitor shows slight optimism in industry
The RICS construction monitor Q1 2025 shows that infrastructure remains in the lead as the industry shows reduced optimism.
Peter Cannone joins Newforma as CEO
Newforma is proud to announce SaaS Growth Strategist Peter Cannone as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 24, 2025.
SNIPEF workforce survey reveals worrying data for plumbing and heating
The latest SNIPEF State of Trade survey shows that the plumbing and heating sector's staff is near breaking point.
Three arrested in £3m blu-3 and Mace bribery investigation
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) made three arrests yesterday in an international operation investigating allegations of £3m worth of bribes being paid by Blu-3 employees to Mace staff.
Davidson Prize finalists chosen for 2025
The Davidson Prize finalists have been announced for 2025, with the winner due to be announced in June this year.
The Construction Industry Training Board launches its Business Plan 2025-26
This Business Plan sets out the practical first steps CITB will take to implement its Strategic Plan 2025-29 to support the construction industry to close the skills gap.
Galliford Try awarded EV infrastructure contract
An EV infrastructure contract has been awarded to Galliford Try on behalf of Osprey for fast charging hubs.
Modern methods of construction and disaster response
Paul Gandy FCIOB, BSc (hons) MBA, vice president of CIOB and assuming the role of president in June 2025, discusses the use of MMC in disaster relief.
UKGBC publishes comment on CCC climate action report
A new CCC climate action report has been released, showing the UK is woefully unprepared for incoming extreme weather events.
Bowmer + Kirkland secure Fabrica, UK’s largest commercial science scheme of...
Mission Street and BGO have awarded Bowmer + Kirkland the main works contract for Fabrica, the largest science contract in the UK of 2025 so far.
Mass Timber Centre of Excellence launches at BE-ST Campus in Scotland
The Mass Timber Centre of Excellence offers access to the UK’s most advanced mass timber manufacturing equipment, with the largest commercially available CNC machine in the country.
Keltbray managers jailed over £600,000 corruption scheme
Convictions have been made in a case of Keltbray manager corruption as a demolition company makes bribes worth £600,000.
[VIDEO] Autonomous digger passes site tests, will be deployed at Manchester...
An autonomous excavator passed trials with flying colours at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield, in collaboration with Gravis Robotics.
PFI expiry: Why collaboration is the key to a smooth transition
As several Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) contracts approach expiry, Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, examines how collaboration can smooth out a potentially bumpy transition.
Top barriers to modular construction in sustainable projects and how to...
The journey towards integrating modular construction into sustainable building projects is fraught with challenges, from financial constraints to misconceptions about quality and effectiveness.
CABE publishes results of Building Control Survey 2025
CABE has published a report from their Building Control Survey 2025, highlighting more optimism for the sector since the last survey.
What’s in the Construction Products Reform Green Paper?
The Construction Products Reform Green Paper introduces a pivotal expansion in the definition of construction products, focusing on their intended use to enhance regulatory coverage.
£300m GBE boost promised by prime minister
A £300m GBE boost has been promised by Keir Starmer, intended to bring further international investment to the company.
Glider Technology acquires Sitedesk, enhancing the management of built estates
Innovative 3D visualisation capability will be added to Glider’s intelligent information management platform, further enhancing the abilities for estate operators to visualise assets, optimise maintenance and improve performance.
Government announces Building Control Independent Panel appointments
A Building Control Independent Panel has had five appointments made off the back of the Grenfell Inquiry's recommendations.
Deconstruct UK to carry out Grenfell Tower demolition
Deconstruct UK, who have been responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Grenfell Tower, have now taken on the additional task of bringing the tower structure down.