Plans for £14.6m Sarum Academy expansion approved
Plans for a Sarum Academy expansion in Salisbury have been approved, with Morgan Sindall set to deliver the project.
BESA Industry Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
The BESA Industry Awards 2026 shortlist has been published, featuring both firms and individuals advancing the engineering sector.
New partnership ensures safety for Hinkley Point C workers
The CCNSG Safety Passport will play a crucial role in ensuring workers can operate safely at Hinkley Point C.
Construction and architecture apprenticeships up by 95% despite funding cuts
A study has revealed that there was a 95% uplift in construction and architecture degree apprenticeships in the last two years, despite a £214m increase in training costs.
[VIDEO] HS2 Old Oak Common platforms completed
The first six Old Oak Common platforms have been revealed and ready to serve HS2 trains, with another eight on the way for the Underground.
How Ofgem’s proposed connection fee could reshape the UK data centre...
Elliott Meighan, energy solutions consultant, Equity Energies, explores the impact of the Ofgem connection fee on the construction industry and why it favours readiness over finance
Why rising snag reports could signal better quality control, not worse...
Amid new building regulations, snag reports could rise; however, it may be evidence of better engagement in the building process.
Morgan Sindall appointed to build £16.9m Thornbury Health Centre
Morgan Sindall have been appointed to build the Thornbury Health Centre for £16.9m, on the brownfield site of the original hospital.
Housing market revival key to construction recovery
Allan Wilén, Economics Director, Glenigan, stresses that a stalled UK housing market remains the biggest barrier to an increase in construction activity.
Industry encouraged to join charity walk to attract more women in...
The charity walk is a public commitment from contractors, consultants and supply chain partners to redefine the construction industry and build a better future for women in construction.
Very little improvement in ONS stats June 2026
A growth in output of just 0.3 % in the three months to June 2026 is the headline figure in the ONS stats June 2026.
The UK built environment has a competence proof problem
Jonny Millard, managing director of UK Fire Door Training, explains how better, standardised approaches to evidencing competence could help improve compliance and ultimately create a safer built environment.
Navigating earned settlement: What construction employers need to know now
Joanne Hennessy, head of business immigration at law firm TLT, covers navigating earned settlement for construction migrant workers.
New research exposes the cost to construction finance teams of outdated...
To shine a spotlight on the challenges they’re facing, application for payment software provider Payapps surveyed senior financial leaders across the UK
Construction skills strategies must become more place-based, says CITB
Construction workers are becoming less willing to travel long distances for employment, highlighting the need to develop localised workforces to support local employers with their training and skills strategies.
Why sports venues present some of the most complex maintenance challenges
Anoop Bhasin of SFG20 outlines maintenance challenges that directly impact safety, compliance and operational performance of sports venues.
Three HS2 Solihull viaducts completed
Three HS2 Solihull viaducts have been completed, marking another step to completing the West Midlands stretch of the line.
Heat networks are entering a new phase – and projects need...
Joseph Lazell, partner, building services at Cundall, explores how the UK's evolving heat network policy and regulations are changing the way developments are designed and delivered.
Work smarter, build better: How automation is transforming mechanical engineering
Brad Freeman, MEP solutions specialist at Trimble, breaks down some of the digital tools and features available to engineers.
Vision to offer technical training to 14-year-olds welcomed by Actis
Actis has written to show their support of Andy Burnham's announcement to encourage secondary school students into technical training.
Work begins on £13m flood alleviation scheme
A new Environment Agency flood alleviation scheme worth £13m has begun work, replacing old defences on the Stone Row Bridge.
Clancy Consulting administration set to wipe legacy liabilities
Clancy Consulting has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators in a restructuring move to shed historic liabilities and safeguard its civil and structural engineering business.
Passivhaus Trust welcomes Scotland’s Passivhaus equivalent policy
The Passivhaus Trust has welcomed the progress made by Scottish Building Standards to move towards a Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy.
FMB calls for more construction in education
The Federation of Master Builders is calling for more construction in education and to give pupils a chance to meet a tradesperson.
1 in 8 new build homes remain unsold after six months,...
new build homes are spending longer on the market as developers resist unnecessary price reductions and instead look to protect scheme values.
Errigal achieves project excellence with Asta Vision and Asta Powerproject
Eleco showcases how Errigal utilised Asta Vision and Asta Powerproject to boost their projects and sustainability.