National Housing Bank announces multi-million regeneration and housing plans
The National Housing Bank has announced loans totalling £35m to drive regeneration and housing plans across Salford, Bromley and Ludlow
BSR announces targeted high-risk building assessment approach
The Building Safety Regulator's new approach makes changes to high-risk building assessments to improve standards.
£16.9m rebuild of Bath Fire Station set to transform net-zero buildings
Willmott Dixon has secured the £16.9m rebuild of Bath Fire Station for Avon Fire & Rescue Service at the Cleveland Bridge site.
Do we want damp and mould again this winter?
Cornerstone's managing director, David Bly, discusses the prevention of damp and mould and new implications made by Awaab's Law.
Call for speakers opens for Digital Construction North 2026
Digital Construction North 2026 will bring together thousands from the AECO community for a high-impact day of insight, innovation, and connection at Manchester Central.
Housing dragging construction supply chain down, says CLC
The Construction Leadership Council has released a statement citing housebuilding as they key reason for a stagnant construction supply chain.
Shaping the future of architecture: RIBA announces 32 National Award winners
RIBA has announced the 32 winners of its National Awards, recognising the best of UK architecture and providing insight into the UK’s design and social trends.
Collaborators launch updated CIBSE TM59 guidance to help tackle overheating risk...
The industry now has revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments.
The power of “built in” building control expertise for architects
Georgina Mullen, director at Top 100 international architectural practice Hyphen, explains why compliance thinking must be embedded at concept stage.
Outcry over plans to use accessible loos as overflow option
Ian Streets, NRAC consultant at About Access, looks at how new EHCR guidance will affect accessible loos and gender neutral toilets.
Build Warranty: Rewriting the structural warranty playbook for a faster, safer...
Build Warranty discusses how structural warranty in UK housing can help developments be completed more quickly.
NFRC’s Cut the Dust campaign highlights importance of irritant-free building products,...
The NFRC’s Cut the Dust campaign focuses specifically on eliminating exposure to silica dust, which is generated when cutting tiles, slates and mortar.
New CIH committee members being sought
New CIH committee members are being sought, affecting the direction of policy and strategic direction of the whole insistute.
CITB and FMB report reveals new plan to increase retrofit skills
The guiding principles of the report underpin the new RMI (Retrofit) Skills Sector Plan, developed with the Federation of Master Builders, employers and industry stakeholders.
ARB annual report shows progress made towards strategic goals in 2025
The Architects Registration Board annual report highlights progress in improving education and regulations in the profession.
UK heatwaves sparking irresponsible sales of AC, BESA reports
The Building Engineering Services Association has reported that sales of air conditioning to the public have been irresponsible in the midst of the third UK heatwave this year.
Growth of AI infrastructure drives job creation in UK construction
A new report has revealed that the growth of AI infrastructure, including the demand for data centres, is set to squeeze global market capacity and drive rapid job creation in UK construction.
First HS2 green tunnel completed
The Copthall tunnel is the first HS2 green tunnel to be completed, as the cut-and-cover tunnel method sees it ready for plant life to be added.
Joint letter sent calling for Railways Bill amendments
A coalition of groups has sent a joint-letter to the Treasury calling for Railways Bill amendments to two key aspects.
Five hot topics for surveyors in July 2026
Jen Lemen returns with another five hot topics for surveyors to be aware of in July 2026, affecting the present and near future.
Balfour Beatty invests £10m in Pi Labs to accelerate built environment...
The investment will strengthen Balfour Beatty’s access to emerging built environment technologies that could improve productivity, delivery certainty, safety and performance across major infrastructure projects.
Construction safety culture not changing quickly enough, says report
The Industry Safety Steering Group has released a report showing that construction safety culture is not keeping up with government.
Homes England appoints new COO to strengthen senior leadership
Homes England has appointed Melanie Montanari as its chief operating officer in a bid to strengthen its senior leadership team in preparation for a significant year of delivery
Registration now live for UK Construction Week Birmingham
Registrations are now live for UK Construction Week Birmingham, the national platform for the built environment to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of construction.
Sizewell C sustainability report highlights positive environmental impact
The second annual Sizewell C Sustainability report shows that the project is on track to deliver a biodiversity net gain of 19%.
June’s construction PMI shows downturn is easing slightly
June’s construction PMI rose to 38.4 in June from 38.2 in May, signalling that a revival in activity may finally be on the cards.