Climate leaders call for process overhaul in COP29 open letter
A group of scientists and advocates have sent an open letter during COP29 calling for reform. Read more about the contents here.
Deltek ProjectCon 2024 unveils innovations and updates to Dela AI companion
Deltek ProjectCon 2024 revealed a variety of updates and new products on the theme of 'Powering Transformation', including an updated Dela AI companion and new integrations into Costpoint.
Construction output increased in Q3 2024 by 0.8%
The ONS has published statistics for construction output in Q3 2024. Learn more about what the industry thinks here.
Actis continues seven-year relationship with LABC by renewing CPD partner support
The renewal this autumn of insulation specialist Actis' CPD partner support with LABC marks the seventh year of a relationship between the two organisations.
Britain’s public infrastructure renewal requires a new mechanism for leveraging private...
As the Government has promised a boost to public infrastructure, Craig Elder and Paul Hill of Browne Jacobson discuss the changes needed to make this promise a reality.
NBS sustainability report finds less than 50% of projects are sustainable
The latest NBS sustainability report shows concerns with the number of projects achieving goals. Read more about the report here.
NPPF changes do not go far enough
Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework include some welcome ambitions but do not go far enough, writes Matt Mahony, policy and public affairs manager at the Construction Industry Council.
Beyond compliance: How the construction industry can combat modern slavery
The built environment is at high risk of modern slavery due to skills shortages, a widespread reliance on temporary migrant workers and tight deadlines. Emma-Jane Allen, senior consultant at Action Sustainability and lead of the Built Environment Against Slavery Group at the Supply Chain Sustainability School discusses a new toolkit designed to help businesses of all sizes combat labour exploitation head-on
Evidence is essential in arguing against accessibility adjustments on heritage projects
About Access was recently asked to assess accessibility adjustments at a prominent UK heritage tourism site- and found some glaring omissions.
APS mental health campaign sends message to Government
The APS mental health campaign has launched and is travelling the UK. Read their message to governments here.
GRAHAM appointed to £10m primary school modernisation project
GRAHAM have been appointed to undergo a primary school modernisation project in Edinburgh. Learn more about the project here.
How Re-flow software streamlined Premier Water Solutions’ workflows
As water managment consultancy Premier Water Solutions relocated and expanded its service offering, they sought a streamlining software to maximise efficiency- and Re-flow was the key.
Construction firm fined £160,000 after upturned telehandler fatality
Merchant Homes Partnership Limited have been handed a £160,000 fine after an upturned telehandler fatality. Read more about the incident here.
Number of empty homes rises to 998,784
Government data has further indicated a housing crisis as the number of empty homes has risen. Learn more about the issue and its effects here.
€5m funding to Construct Innovate for housing research
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, in cooperation with the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, has secured and awarded €5m to Construct Innovate’s research to support affordable, better quality, safer and more sustainable housing
Why we need to accelerate electrification for decarbonisation and growth
The UK government must increase expenditure to accelerate electrification supply or risk losing out on global net zero economic opportunity, argues Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA.
Vectorworks, Inc. wins at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards
Vectorworks Architect has won Architectural Design Software of the Year at the CCA. Learn more about the accolade and Architect software here.
NHBC shows cautious optimism for house building
The NHBC have released their latest report, indicating a cautious optimism for house building. Read more about their figures here.
Asbestos still putting workers at risk, say High Speed Training
A new report has highlighted that asbestos still poses a large risk, with insufficient training around it. Read more about the research here.
SNIPEF warns of increasing challenges for plumbing and heating profession
SNIPEF has warned that the plumbing and heating sector is still facing large challenges. Learn more about the report here.
Green building organisations release report for unlocking decarbonisation funds
An alliance of green building organisations has released a report detailing how to unlock decarbonisation funds. Learn more here.
LHC Procurement Group achieves Gold Standard verification
LHC Procurement Group has achieved gold standard in the Constructing the Gold Standard Verification scheme. Read more about the award here.
Grenfell reforms: The hard path to culture change
Following the hard-hitting findings of Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Gill Hancock, head of technical content at the Association for Project Management, says that cultural change will be just as, if not more, important than new regulations.
Understanding the fire safety risks associated with solar panels
As solar panels become more popular amongst an increasingly energy-conscious industry and market, Scott Williams, of Clarke Williams, explains the fire safety concerns we should be aware of.
Natwest retrofit skills programme shows strong skills demand
The Natwest-group has released stats showing that retrofit is increasing in demand after a year of their retrofit programme training individuals.
Over half of HS2’s concrete in West Midlands poured
Over half of HS2's concrete in the West Midlands has been poured. Read more about the milestone and project update here.