Barbour ABI January analysis shows contract awards up by 15%
The Barbour ABI January analysis has been released, showing ups and downs for majority of 2024, with growth led by infrastructure.
Government launches land use consultation
A new land use consultation is being launched, finding evidence from land owners and farmers alike to protect farmland while building houses.
How software algorithms and robotics will drastically change the design/build process
Yielding a new era in architecture, software algorithms and robotics promise groundbreaking shifts in design/build processes—how will they redefine these roles?
Reforms could bring about 3,425 revived planning applications
Data from Searchland shows that grey belt planning reforms could add 3,425 revived planning applications for homes across England.
Report on Industrial Training Board review published
A government report on the Industrial Training Board review has been published, emphasising several recommendations made in the review.
Why ESG is not enough: The critical role of carbon and...
ESG frameworks often overlook the complexity of construction carbon and cost estimating, but accurate data-driven insights are essential for achieving true sustainability. Here’s why...
NHBC holds first Affordable Housing Innovators event
NHBC, the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the first Affordable Housing Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation.
A closer look at sustainability in the AEC/O Industry
Stefan Kaufmann, BIM strategy & new technologies, ALLPLAN, explores five aspects of sustainability and how tools and technologies are enabling the AEC/O industry to build for the future while protecting the planet.
FSi Promat wins Marketing Campaign of the Year at ASFP Awards
FSi Promat has been named the winner of the Marketing Campaign of the Year at the recent ASFP awards for its ‘Every Clad Needs a Silverliner’ campaign.
Construction Value Toolkit receives new distributor
Constructing Excellence have taken over the distribution of the construction Value Toolkit as the tool continues to add value to projects.
New Children’s Cancer Centre to be delivered by Sisk
Sisk has been appointed to deliver the new Children’s Cancer Centre for Great Ormond Street Hospital, with completion forecast for 2028.
[VIDEO] Time to Talk ep. 2 – Interview with Paul Ferguson:...
In the second episode of Time to Talk, Fischer Fixings sits down with Paul Ferguson from Royal Joinery to discuss his experiences, challenges, and poor mental health in construction.
Galliford Try carbon initiative results show promise
Galliford Try’s One in a Million initiative to save a minimum of one tonne of carbon (tCO2e) per £1m spent in 2024 has exceeded its target over the course of the past 12 months.
Changing the nature of our policy and planning rhetoric about nature
Government rhetoric casting nature policy as bureaucratic red tape strangling much-needed housing delivery and economic growth overlooks the natural world’s critical role in both development and prosperity, argues Alister Scott, professor of environmental geography and planning at Northumbria University.
Support for recruiting and retaining apprentices
With more than three-quarters of construction employers considering recruiting an apprentice, CITB’s New Entrant Support Team can support them every step of the way.
Iceberg danger prompts call from Actis for more sustainable construction industry
Insulation specialist Actis is calling on the construction industry to play its part in helping reduce its impact on the environment.
Rachel Reeves confirms Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
The plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor are expected to add £78bn to the economy as Reeves vows to go “further and faster” than ever before.
The resurgence of PFI contracts: What private companies need to know
Guy Cartwright of Stevens & Bolton examines the risks and costs of PFI contracts – and how construction companies can manage terminations and exits.
Smart enablement: Best practices from the trenches
As smart buildings continue to rise in prominence across the UK, Duncan Greene of One Sightsolutions reviews the critical elements of smart enablement.
Climate and Nature Bill rightly shot down, say NFB
The National Federation of Builders have supported the government's decision to head off the Climate and Nature Bill.
Predictions for the construction industry in 2025
Chelsea Mace, trainee solicitor in construction law at Clarke Willmott, discusses her predictions for the construction industry in 2025.
Women into Home Building Programme partner with Pathway CTM
The Home Builders Federation has announced a new partnership for their Women into Home Building Programme, making the industry more diverse.
Plans for Oxford-Cambridge Arc revived
Old plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, to make the region a scientific superpower, have been revived after being tabled in 2022.
Strategic partnerships and smart solutions for sustainable urban planning and cities
Dr Hassan Radoine of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic explores how strategic collaborations can transform sustainable urban planning and city design.
The ethical approach to AI in the AEC/O industry
AI in the AEC/O industry will be transformative in 2025 – but in the race to realise its potential, the sector must not lose sight of the vital importance of ethical and responsible use, writes Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at the Nemetschek Group.
NHBC honours top UK site managers with national awards for raising...
The UK’s top site managers have been recognised for their dedication to raising standards in house building after winning the most highly regarded competition in the industry.