Glencar announce huge switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel
Glencar have announced a switch to HVO fuel for all their active construction sites in a huge carbon-saving move.
[VIDEO] Komatsu showcases lunar construction machinery concepts at CES 2025
Japanese firm Komatsu has shared concepts for machinery for underwater automation and construction on other planets at CES 2025.
Air conditioning pollution desperately needs to be addressed, say European Commission
The EC Joint Research Centre have released a study highlighting how air conditioning pollution is still prevalent and needs urgent attention.
Building control salaries driven to historic highs by skills shortage
A report by Carrington West reveals that difficulties in the Building Control profession have driven salaries to unprecedented heights.
Fire safety plans and digital asset documentation using LIDAR
Trident demonstrates how the use of digital asset documentation can ensure efficient and compliant fire safety.
Why teaching modular construction in homebuilding skills hubs is key to...
Dave Dargan, CEO of the Starship Group, discusses how teaching modular skills in homebuilding hubs will be essential to hitting targets.
Timber module system could simplify maintenance of high rise buildings
Graz University of Technology is developing a timber module system that could make frame replacement in high rise buildings much easier.
First 2025 January PMIs show slowest rise in work since June
S&P Global have released the first 2025 January PMIs, showing a slowing down in expansion, but an increase in optimism.
Transforming traditional marketing and recruitment strategy to diversify the UK construction...
Angela Carney, president of the NCBF discusses the skills shortage and creating a more welcoming built environment.
Nemetschek’s AI layer: The conduit to a better build future
Julian Geiger, VP Head of AI Product and Transformation, Nemetschek Group, reveals a new chapter for the AEC/O industry with Nemetschek’s AI layer.
Top 10 innovative construction materials shaping the future of building
In the quest for sustainable and energy-efficient construction, the industry is witnessing a revolution with innovative materials.
National Highways trialling new noise cancelling Tarmac treatment
Tarmac and National Highways have trialled a new treatment for roads that reduces the noise generated by vehicles.
Social housing rent policy could unlock 240,000 homes, say BPF
The BPF have stated that a social housing rent policy with a ten-year rent settlement could unlock more investment.
What 3D laser scanning can do for the UK’s burgeoning renewable...
With the deadline to decarbonise the power grid on the horizon, 3D laser scanning can save valuable time in bringing renewable energy sources online.
Allplan 2025: Streamlining construction workflows with BIM
With increasing material costs and delays arising from late changes, when it comes to construction, efficiency, accuracy and collaboration are paramount. With this in mind, the latest version of Allplan’s BIM software has been equipped with cutting-edge tools designed to streamline design to construction processes and improve project outcomes.
RICS welcomes 143rd President and new Governing Council members
Justin Sullivan joined the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on 1 January 2025 and welcomed 9 new members to the Governing Council.
Contractors All Risks Insurance: All you need to know
Contractors All Risks Insurance (CAR) serves as a comprehensive solution, providing peace of mind for all stakeholders involved in the project—contractors, owners, and subcontractors alike.
Performance-based construction for sustainable structures
Marvel at groundbreaking innovations transforming construction, as self-repairing materials and green technologies pave the way for sustainable structures.
[VIDEO] HS2 progress update shows significant advances for the project
The latest HS2 progress update shows significant advances for the project, as well as detailing a busy year ahead.
When it comes to mental health at work, “start the year...
Samantha Downie, managing director of Mates in Mind, discusses the importance of not only starting work on mental health, but continuing work.
Nutrient neutrality housing dispute granted permission to appeal
CG Fry & Son Ltd have been granted permission to appeal a nutrient neutrality dispute delaying an entire phase of their homes construction.
Construction innovation demands more than new technology in 2025
Bret Tushaus, VP product at Deltek, describes what construction innovation will need to flourish in 2025 and how this can be achieved.
2025 sees in several construction honours awards
Construction honours have been awarded, with several individuals being awarded OBEs in various aspects of the industry
Sudden Clarkebond liquidation shocks employees
The sudden Clarkebond liquidation has left many employees in shock as yet another large firm in the industry collapses.
Lendlease to be bought by US private equity firm
Lendlease will sell their construction business to the US private equity firm Atlas Holdings, the firm that owns Permasteelisa.
Exploring the project management potential of generative AI
In their new white paper 'Adopting Emerging Tech: How to Streamline Project Management and Boost Productivity with Generative AI', Deltek explores the potential of Gen AI to drive project efficiency.