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Modular technology: Hidden in plain sight

The next time you buy a coffee, check into a hotel, visit a healthcare facility, stop at a motorway service area or walk into a modern workplace or school, take a moment to look around. Richard Hipkiss, development director at the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers the buildings you use every day — but never knew were modular.
What EVERY COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER NEEDS TO KNOW about minimum energy efficiency standards

What every commercial developer needs to know about minimum energy efficiency...

What do the government's latest proposals on minimum energy efficiency standards mean for commercial developers and landlords in England and Wales?
FARO discusses the next step in reality capture for construction

Reality capture is moving from collection to continuity

FARO discusses the next challenge in mastering reality capture for construction projects and maintaining a record.
Deregulated ambition: Assessing the structural risks in Reform UK’s housing pledges

Deregulated ambition: Assessing the structural risks in Reform UK’s housing pledges

Reform UK's housing pledges represent a fundamental departure from the status quo, will they cause more structural risks?
Mansell Building Solutions files for administration

Mansell Building Solutions files for administration

Mansell Building Solutions’ administration notice comes just six months after the company opened a major new headquarters and factory in Oldham.
The latest glenigan construction review has good news for the construction industry pipeline

Glenigan review shows construction industry pipeline boost

The Glenigan construction review presents some good news in the form of mild recovery for the construction industry pipeline.
Latest UK House Price Index indicates overall annual growth of 2%

Latest UK House Price Index indicates overall annual growth of 2%

June’s UK House Price Index indicates that house prices have risen by 0.1% since May 2026 and 2% since last year.
Vicky Mastoridou of Groundforce Shorco, explores how contractors are coping with substructure risks

Below ground in a heatwave: How to limit substructure risks on...

Vicky Mastoridou of Groundforce Shorco explores how contractors are coping with substructure risks in UK heatwaves.
HS2 reset: Large infrastructure projects succeed if delivery records keep pace

Large infrastructure projects succeed if delivery records keep pace

Vivek Sharma, executive director and founding member at Xpedeon, discusses early warning signs of control loss in the HS2 reset and how to prevent this from escalating.
Re-Flow explains how their software can boost compliance visibility

How real-time compliance visibility is changing infrastructure operations

MJL’s experience shows how moving from delayed paperwork to real-time digital checks can improve compliance visibility.
BCIA launches new BEMS Delivery Framework to tackle inconsistency in BEMS specifications

BCIA launches new BEMS Delivery Framework to tackle inconsistency in BEMS...

The BEMS Delivery Framework will create a clearer, more consistent approach to delivering Building Energy Management Systems.
The free construction suicide prevention training will be available to all workers

Mates in Mind launch free construction suicide prevention training

The new construction suicide prevention training is free to access, allowing historically at-risk workers to receive important training.
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto celebrates historic design preservation milestone

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto celebrates historic design preservation milestone

Following review by Japan's Council for Cultural Affairs, the structure of the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto has retained its status as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Homes near rail stations will receive a boost from the new planning rules

New rules to boost homes near rail stations

New planning rules under the NPPF are designed to boost the number of new homes near rail stations with a 'default yes' decision.
Most house builder SMEs agree that the Building Safety Levy will prevent many sites from being viable

SMEs warn Building Safety Levy will make sites unviable

Over 90% of SMEs responding to the HBF's survey agree that the Building Safety Levy will prevent many sites from being viable.
Planning application set to kickstart landmark regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens

Planning application set to kickstart landmark regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens

The application is the latest step in delivering the regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens, making it more colourful, vibrant, safer, and inviting.
Construction has changed – but there is more to do

Construction has changed – but there is more to do

Construction has changed for the better, but the industry needs to make sure the general public knows it is happening.
UKCW Birmingham will feature many things digital and non- for construction

Step into the future of construction at UKCW Birmingham

UKCW Birmingham is putting digital transformation centre stage as part of The Construction Reset, featuring AI, digital twins, and more.
The residential block remediation saw Beech Court remediated, amongst others

Pick Everard completes major residential block remediation

A major residential block remediation project has been completed, with nine blocks having their cladding and fire safety updated.
AI in construction: Why AEC firms need AI that fits existing workflows

AI in construction: Why AEC firms need AI that fits existing...

AI adoption in construction isn’t about resistance to innovation – it’s about whether AI fits existing workflows, says Nemetschek.
Women in construction are being continually supported by the HBF's Women into House Building programme

HBF women in construction programme returns

The HBF Women into House Building programme is seeing its ninth cohort this year, supporting women in construction.
CIOB publishes free building regulations guidance for clients

CIOB publishes free building regulations guidance for clients

A new guide to help construction clients better understand their responsibilities under building regulations and the Building Safety Act has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building.
Darlington Economic Campus project reaches important construction milestone

Darlington Economic Campus project reaches important construction milestone

Around 800 tonnes of steel are now being installed at the site of the Brunswick Street Government Hub, which will become the permanent home of the Darlington Economic Campus.
Technical education could be the key to construction’s skills shortage

Technical education could be the key to construction’s skills shortage

Tony Mitchell, director at O’Brien Contractors, explores the government’s technical education reforms and how they will help upskill the construction industry.
Passive methods of keeping people cool, combined with developing products designed to have minimal impact on the environment, are essential as the UK experiences sustained extreme heat, says Actis

Actis: Develop building products which don’t harm the environment as heat...

Actis says building homes for maximum comfort using building products whose production doesn’t harm the environment is essential.
Demo of the SFS Center Point Fastening System

Step-by-step guide to using the SFS Center Point Fastening System

This guide explains how to use the SFS Center Point fastening system for safer, faster and more reliable installation.