Planning Inspectorate made 18,346 decisions last year
The Planning Inspectorate has published figures showing a net decrease in the total number of active cases in the 12 months to March 2025.
[VIDEO] Record-breaking monopile installation sets foundation for £4bn offshore windfarm
ScottishPower’s biggest-ever renewables project is underway with the installation of the first foundation for the £4bn East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm.
Flying construction robots undergoing first tests in site-like conditions
New research from Imperial College London and the University of Bristol has explored the emerging field of utilising aerial robotics in construction, with new drone technology undergoing tests in Switzerland.
World’s first Low Carbon Ratings system for cement and concrete launched
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced a new Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete, designed to help customers prioritise sustainability when selecting construction materials by using a clear AA to G scale.
On-demand webinar: Discover a faster way to check your revit models...
In today’s fast-paced construction industry, efficiency and accuracy are more crucial than ever. This is where Solibri CheckPoint comes into play
Planning pressures leading to more unfinished residential projects hitting market
Manchester-based property firm Landwood has seen a marked increase in part-complete residential developments hitting the market, attributing the trend to 'slow-moving' planning reforms.
The evolution of safety: highlights from the Health & Safety Event...
Discover insights from this year's Health and Safety Event show at Birmingham’s NEC with Re-flow Field Management.
On-demand webinar: Unveiling the future of fire stopping with Laing O’Rourke...
In a webinar hosted by Solibri, experts from Laing O’Rourke, BDP, and Solibri convened to unveil a groundbreaking approach to fire stopping in construction.
New planning reforms to slice a year off infrastructure delivery
Amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill have been announced by the government, with the aim to slash a year from infrastructure delivery times.
RIBA and The King’s Foundation team up to launch champion retrofit
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and The King’s Foundation have announced the launch of a new initiative to champion retrofit, promote the reuse of existing buildings, and spotlight the local skills and expertise needed to make it happen.
Strategic marketing in construction: Why the right plan matters more than...
In a sector as competitive and fast-moving as construction, strategic marketing is no longer optional - it’s business-critical. As a new financial year gets underway, many construction firms are revisiting commercial targets and sharpening focus on how to achieve them. But how many have a clear, actionable plan in place?
Great British Nuclear launches £600m Small Modular Reactor tender
Great British Nuclear has launched a tender for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme, seeking two owner's engineers for contracts worth a combined £600m lasting 14 years.
Accelerator programme to help deploy AI solutions in UK construction
Digital Catapult’s intervention in the construction industry will address key challenges by convening capabilities with the three industry leaders and ten innovators on deploying AI solutions.
New agreement that helps eligible architects register between UK and Canada...
A new UK-Canada mutual recognition agreement (MRA) will be signed today between the UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Canada’s Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada / Regroupement des Ordres d’Architectes du Canada (ROAC).
Experimental AI tool that digitises planning data could help councils meet...
Currently in early testing, the AI tool could reduce the time needed to convert old planning documents into digital records, helping councils to make faster, better informed decisions to deliver housing.
Over 17,000 Build-to-Rent homes completed in last year but future supply...
The number of completed Build-to-Rent (BtR) homes has surpassed 127,000, with an additional 17,309 homes completed over the past 12 months, according to the BPF and Savills.
RIBA calls for more flexible modes of study for architect trainees
Writing in response to the ARB’s Independent Commission on professional practical experience in architecture, RIBA has reiterated the importance of flexible and shorter forms of study.
£500m road resurfacing framework out for market consultation
The NEPO210 Highway surfacing works framework will last 8 years, from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2033 on roads in North East England.
Building success: The power of strategic planning in UK B2B construction...
In the UK’s ever-evolving construction sector, a strategic marketing plan can be the key to success.
A digital strategy for UK commercial real estate
The government wants to digitise the property market – but commercial real estate also needs a digitisation strategy, argues Andrew Lloyd, managing director of Search Acumen.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance celebrates 10,000th Structural Defects Policy inception
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) is proud to announce a major milestone in its journey, with the inception of its 10,000th Structural Defects Insurance policy.
Beyond temporary: The pioneering construction approach at Butlin’s resorts
In December 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Butlins approached Star Live with a substantial construction brief driven by urgent operational need.
Gleeds appointed project manager for Airedale Hospital
The Airedale Hospital project has had Gleeds appointed as project manager by the NHS Airedale trust, replacing the current RAAC building.
RICS update on profession published by CEO
Justin Young has published a RICS update on profession for RICS members and surveyors, detailing changes to the industry.
New NISTA CEO appointed
Becky Wood, partner at EY, has been appointed as the new NISTA CEO, set to take up her role later this year in June.
Homes England funding hundreds of new homes
Homes England funding, in partnership with HSBC, has been given to Wyatt Homes through the Homes England Home Building Fund.