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1 in 8 new build homes remain unsold after six months, research finds

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.
Eleco's Asta Vision and Asta Powerproject have helped Eleco with their projects

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.
Construction fatalities are still higher than any other sector

Construction fatalities still higher than any other sector

Data from the Health and Safety Executive has found that construction fatalities are still higher than any other sector.
Expert interview: Turning European policy into opportunity for modular construction

Expert interview: Turning European policy into opportunity for modular construction

The Modular Building Institute has retained Kellen to support its European government affairs and industry representation efforts
Avon Combined Electrical Services files administration notice

Avon Combined Electrical Services files administration notice

Just a year after opening its London office to target bigger projects, Avon Combined Electrical Services has announced its intention to appoint administrators.
Construction bid teams must face an increasingly complex series of hurdles

Construction bid teams are under more pressure than ever. That won’t...

Amelie Barrau of OpenAsset discusses how Artificial Intelligence is changing the landscape for construction bidding.
Landmark child health technology centre completed in Sheffield

Landmark child health technology centre completed in Sheffield

Work has completed on The Spark – home of the National Centre for Child Health Technology, with the facility set to become operational later this year.
The RICS Construction Monitor shows an improved but still negative construction workload balance

RICS Construction Monitor Q2 2026 shows recovery, but industry is not...

The RICS construction monitor for Q2 2026 shows a persistent unequal construction worklaod balance, but optimism has grown.
Could modular construction create more opportunities for women?

Could modular construction create more opportunities for women?

Modular construction broadens the range of roles visible within the industry, and that has implications for women entering and progressing through construction careers.
ALLPLAN can streamline structural analysis processes

Closing the gap between structural analysis and steel detailing

ALLPLAN discusses how structural analysis and detailing can be made quicker with an efficient, continuous workflow.
Carbon reporting: Is it time to get ahead?

Carbon reporting: Is it time to get ahead?

Join Re-flow's free webinar, ‘Why waiting for carbon reporting enforcement could cost you’, on 8 September at 2pm.
Future Homes Standard: Building future homes requires future-ready infrastructure

Future Homes Standard: Building future homes requires future-ready infrastructure

Daniel Camm, group environment & sustainability leader, GTC, discusses the infrastructure challenge related to building future homes.
Glenigan data shows UK construction activity remains “firmly stuck in neutral”

Glenigan data shows UK construction activity remains “firmly stuck in neutral”

Glenigan data highlights that the UK construction sector remains firmly stuck in neutral, struggling to shift gears as a host of international and domestic socioeconomic headwinds strike it from all sides.
The Sunderland City regeneration is being funded by an extra £27.7m from Homes England

Homes England makes investment in Sunderland City regeneration

Homes England is allocating £27.7m to the Sunderland city regeneration of the the Sheepfolds neighbourhood, including 350 new homes.
Outdoor tradespeople urged to take precautions as another UK heatwave approaches

Outdoor tradespeople urged to take precautions as another UK heatwave approaches

Research from Protectivity has revealed where and when outdoor tradespeople face the most dangerous working conditions, with 12 August coming out as the most dangerous day of the year.

RIBA announces Neave Brown Award for Housing shortlist

This year's candidates for the Neave Brown Award demonstrate how affordable and social housing can combine architectural excellence and sustainable interventions.
The ARB Prescribed Examination offers a pathway for non-UK architects to join the register

Consultation launched on ARB Prescribed Examination

A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to the ARB prescribed examination, simplifying the pathway for non-UK architects.
Construction cashflow problems may be the sector's most overlooked issue

Construction’s cash flow crisis: Why confidence in the numbers may be...

Jonathan Cooper, of The Director's Helpline, discusses how construction cashflow may be the sector's biggest vulnerability.
UK construction decline slows for the first time in four months

UK construction decline slows for the first time in four months

The S&P Global UK Construction PMI rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June, marking the highest reading since March.
Jemma Carmody of the CECA (not pictured) discusses the best route forward for an ITB merger

The proposed ITB merger must be a reset, not a rebrand

Jemma Carmody, executive director of CECA Yorkshire & The Humber, shares her thoughts on the best route forward for the potential CITB and ECITB...
Fewer planning decisions to be made by local councillors from October

Local councils respond to new planning decision rules

The new ‘National Scheme of Delegation’ will come into force on 31 October, which will determine how planning applications are decided.
How much extra does Passivhaus cost to build?

How much extra does Passivhaus cost to build?

A new report shows that the capital cost uplift of Passivhaus standard buildings can be as low as 2%, amongst the wider benefits of the standard.

Shortlist announced for RIBA Reinvention Award 2026

Four projects comprise the RIBA Reinvention Award 2026 shortlist, recognising outstanding reuse of existing structures.
Fit for today, safe for tomorrow: Why fire door hardware installation matters

Fit for today, safe for tomorrow: Why fire door hardware installation...

The installation of fire door hardware is the point at which compliance and performance either come together or fall apart, explains Karen Trigg of Allegion UK.
The government bidding assessment process is set to undergo a huge change from next year

Changes to government bidding assessment to impact contracts

An upcoming shift to the government bidding assessment process has been announced today, transforming how companies are picked for public jobs.
No.10 North: Why a new approach to urban security must match Manchester's political ambitions

No.10 North: Why a new approach to urban security must match...

Lucy Ketley, sales and marketing director at ATG Access, explores how No.10 North could change Manchester’s physical security requirements and what this could mean for future infrastructure planning.