Planning and consent reforms: Are the proposed changes to the consenting...
Mark Worcester, director of planning at Turley, discusses whether or not the reforms to planning and consent go far enough.
Trimble streamlines site capture with new 360º photo functionality in Field...
Construction software company Trimble has launched 360 Photos for Viewpoint Field View, expanding site capture capabilities within the field management solution.
Construction industry welcomes new planning and infrastructure reforms
The industry has welcomed reforms laid out in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which streamlines multiple planning processes to enable development.
The road to high street regeneration
Chris Flint, regeneration director at Miller Knight, discusses the road to high street regeneration and how a change of tactic could help.
New Warm Homes Plan funding will bring more energy savings
A boost to the Warm Homes Plan funding has been announced to bring more energy efficiency measures to homes in the UK.
Be ready for MEES and EPC regime changes with GBD
The clock’s ticking on MEES & EPC for commercial landlords and property owners but we can help you create greener buildings and greater returns.
From compliance to culture: what’s happening at the Health & Safety...
On the 8-10 April at the Birmingham NEC, this year’s Health & Safety Event will connect over 13,000 visitors, more than 350 exhibitors, and 10,000+ products and solutions – all exploring the latest insights, regulatory changes, updates, and case studies when it comes to worksite safety.
New Man Utd stadium announced, worth £2bn
A new Manchester United stadium has been announced to replace Old Trafford, and worth £2bn and seating 100,000.
Securing IoT and smart construction
Nathan Charles, head of customer success at OryxAlign, discusses IoT and smart construction to secure connected systems against threats.
“Seismic reforms” promised in new Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Sweeping changes introduced in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill by the government have been well received by the industry at large, promising to create "the biggest building boom in a generation".
Missing a trick – How is the government performing on regeneration...
Regeneration and major developments are still being held back by lengthy processes, says Jonathan Parker, development director at Pagabo.
The Arcadis Market View Spring 2025 shows a rough future
The Arcadis Market View Spring 2025 warns of a bleak future for the industry in 2025 with no recovery expected until late in the year.
The future of BIM model checking: Why Solibri CheckPoint is a...
Solibri has made the barrier to entry for model-checking in the AEC industry so low that there seems to be little reason not to make model-checking a commonplace step in the AEC workflow.
Travis Perkins CEO Pete Redfern to step down with immediate effect
Travis Perkins CEO Pete Redfern will step down with immediate effect, due to ill health.
Powers of statutory consultees to be reduced under new planning reforms
Statutory consultees such as Sports England and the Garden Trust will ‘no longer be required to input’ on planning decisions, in new reforms.
VR in construction to bring designs to life
Satwant Saggu, lecturer in construction & the built environment at Dudley College of Technology, discusses the uses of VR in construction.
MMC and cultural change in the construction industry
Edward Jezeph, chartered surveyor and senior manager at Homes England, discusses the difficult cultural change in the construction industry.
The top trends for the AEC/O industry in 2025
From interoperability and sustainability to digital twins and AI, Nemetschek Group looks at the key trends set to shape the digital transformation of the AEC/O industry in 2025.
Re-flow field management for construction: Secure data, API integrations and expert...
Re-flow field management for construction integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, and their support team ensures that everyone in your organisation gets the most out of the software.
International Women’s Day: Should I be here? Understanding the impact...
Jemma Shorrock, associate director of Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group), discusses women in professional settings and imposter syndrome.
British Museum consultancy framework announced for £46.1m
A new British Museum consultancy framework has been announced covering aspects from new galleries to fire safety upgrades.
Salford and Cambridge regeneration plans drafted
Plans have been drafted for regeneration projects in Salford and Cambridge, Manchester, including a new park and 7,000 new homes.
Housing planning approvals hit decade-low
The Home Builders Federation latest report has shown that the number of housing planning approvals has hit its lowest point since 2014.
Ensuring a Golden Thread of installation quality for fire protection
Leeds Beckett University and ARC are collaborating on a pioneering Knowledge Transfer Partnership that combines digital technology and AI to create a Golden Thread of quality assurance for fire prevention product installations.
Why you need a fire protection specialist – and sooner rather...
Fire protection isn’t a job for the unqualified, which is why our team here at Commercial Fire Protection is certified and accredited by fire industry bodies as competent to carry out the work.
Building beyond tomorrow – the changing face of UK housebuilding
Chris Hall, technical innovation manager at NHBC, looks back at his UK house building career and what to expect in the future as new legislation comes into effect.