Fire testing experts launch state-of-the-art second furnace in £2.5m investment
UKTC has officially opened its new advanced fire-testing furnace, representing a £2.5m investment in its fire safety testing infrastructure
Creating safer homes for everyone in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter
Lady Pirrie House and Dargan House in Belfast have won the Secured by Design Gold Award for their crime prevention environmental design.
New SFS Center Point System brings speed, simplicity, and precision to...
SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advanced insulation fastener system for installing panels on steel and aluminium sub-frames.
Construction SME confidence has taken a hit in Q2, says HBF
Construction SME confidence looks bleak in the HBF's SME Developer Sentiment Survey for Q2 2026, with a drastic drop from Q1's results.
New signatories join Innovate UK’s low-carbon concrete initiative
Innovate UK’s Advance Market Commitment for next-generation low-carbon concrete continues to build momentum as three new organisations join the list of signatories.
Artificial intelligence must not distract from the construction skills crisis, say...
Sarah Edwards MP has spoken with the FMB, stating that the rise of Artificial Intelligence must not distract the construction skills crisis.
Construction industry’s boldest ideas revealed in UKREiiF One Big Idea report
UKREiiF and Cartwright have published the ‘One Big Idea’ report, revealing the construction industry’s brightest and boldest ideas and concepts.
HS2 contractor fined £400,000 after tipper truck incident
A tipper truck fell two metres onto its side and injured the driver, leading to the JV HS2 contractor being fined £400,000.
World cup and heat wave putting stadium design to the test,...
The World Cup is exposing the complex and often competing demands of modern stadium design, according to SimScale and Thornton Tomasetti.
NAO HS2 report warns that HS2 reset only has one chance...
The National Audit Office has stated that HS2's reset is on a thin margin when it comes to delivering value.
Construction company fined after fall from height kills worker
A construction company has been fined £50,000 after a worker died from a fall from height in 2022, having failed to employ safety measures.
Construction not ready for extreme heat, says university doctor
A doctor from the University of Reading has shared research finding that construction is not ready for extreme heat events.
Warning issued to review construction site energy solutions in a heatwave
Aggreko have warned that construction managers should review their construction site energy supply amid extreme weather events and heatwaves.
Fire damper training crucial for improving safety, says BESA
BESA has launched a training programme for fire damper inspection and maintenance as part of an ongoing campaign to improve fire safety standards in all UK buildings.
Strategic hub for growth: Transition period offers opportunity for UK housing...
As the UK prepares for a change in leadership, Build Warranty discusses how policy can create a strategic hub for construction growth.
Chancellor targets UK planning reform and green belt flexibilities to deliver...
UK planning reforms are at the top of the chancellors plans to deliver 1.5m homes, and Build Warranty provides their analysis.
New CIOB president announced for 2026/27
The next CIOB president has been announced as Saul Humphrey FCIOB steps up to take over from Paul Gandy FCIOB.
Industry welcomes the passing of the UK’s seventh Carbon Budget
MPs have approved the UK’s seventh Carbon Budget, which is designed to reduce emissions by 87% from 1990 levels by 2040.
HS2 Curzon Street construction reaches milestone
The first beams in the HS2 Curzon Street construction have been put in place, marking a major milestone for the station.
Construction costs could still rise despite Middle East agreement, research finds
According to new research from Currie & Brown, oil price volatility will continue to push up construction costs in markets around the world
UPDATE: Manchester civil service campus begins works
Plans for a new Manchester civil service campus have been confirmed, with a focus on digital and data roles.
The trillion-dollar opportunity hidden in plain sight
Discover how digital twins, AI, and learning systems are transforming construction productivity and unlocking a trillion-dollar built environment opportunity.
Build Warranty® launches iOS and Android Surveyor App to cut inspection...
The launch of the Surveyor App on the platforms aims to bridge the gap between technical inspection and the paperwork that unlocks lender drawdowns and stage sign-off.
BIM software for architecture design named the popular choice winner in...
Vectorworks BIM software for architecture has been named the winner in the popular choice in the design tools category.
European project to boost green hydrogen in construction
The INDTEGRATE consortium is a Horizon Europe funded mission to scale up production and use of green hydrogen in construction.
MPBA: Where connectivity creates opportunity
The Modular and Portable Building Industry is made up of highly skilled manufacturers, designers, engineers, specialist contractors and supply chain partners.