Local plan procedure guide published by inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate has published a new local plan procedure guide to advise developers and authorities on creating plans.
Industry guide helps developers and planners deliver sustainable solar farms
the Archaeology and Solar Farms Good Practice Guide demonstrates how early archaeological assessment helps avoid planning delays and supports sustainable solar development.
HBF’s Women into Home Building Programme wins prestigious national award
Women into Home Building programme has won Career Development Initiative of the Year at the Women in Housing and Housing Heroes Awards 2026.
ECITB awarded £370,000 to support Scottish offshore energy skills
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has been awarded over £370,000 to deliver Scottish offshore energy skills.
How AI and automation are changing financial planning in construction
With construction professionals and firms facing increasingly complex projects and operations, many are turning to automation and AI to help manage some of the administrative burden.
Ethical governance of artificial intelligence use in the UK’s architecture, engineering...
A new project is exploring the state of practice in ethical considerations guiding AI use in the UK’s AEC sector.
Red heat warning highlights need for homes to be built for...
Actis are putting a call out to address overheating homes as red heat warnings are issued across the country.
National Housing Bank appoints four leaders to strengthen executive team
Four highly experienced leaders have joined the National Housing Bank to accelerate housing delivery through purpose-led finance.
Editor’s View: Too hot to handle? How will UK buildings cope...
As the UK braces for the hottest June week on record, Matt Brundrett investigates the situation with UK buildings in heatwaves and policy.
How construction careers are evolving for a generation of young workers
Attracting young construction workers has become one of the construction industry’s biggest long-term challenges due to changing outlooks such as sustainability targets, new technology, changing regulations and shifting customer expectations.
Social value must always begin with local authority partnership
Darcie Lattin, social value manager at Watson, argues that social value must move beyond tick-box delivery and be rooted in genuine local need.
Construction industry reacts to Prime Minister’s resignation
Here we list the construction industry's reaction to the prime minister's resignation and look at what has transpired under his leadership.
Actis barn conversion project to feature on Scandia-Hus factory tour
Scandia-Hus is demonstrating Actis insulation use to builders and self-builders on a barn conversion project taking place at its factory
Landlords set to be fined up to £7,000 for hazards in...
The fine will apply to 21 types of hazards in rental properties that are found to be serious – the most dangerous level.
Government makes £50m critical minerals investment
The government has announced a £50m critical minerals investment as part of the Critical Minerals Strategy.
NFB welcomes government’s AI planning tools to ease department pressure
“AI is perfectly placed to assess and record planning applications, particularly as we move to a rules-based system," says the NFB.
Devonshire Homes enters administration
Devonshire Homes has entered administration, putting 77 jobs at risk, following the purchase of a scheme that cost more than anticipated.
New partnership to advance sustainable construction skills across Yorkshire & the...
A new sustainable construction initiative will partner schools and colleges across Yorkshire and the Humber with the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
Arte Construction transforms façade remediation planning with Asta Vision
Asta Vision provides a complete audit trail and a single, trusted location for the Arte Construction team – from tender through delivery.
Glenigan’s Summer Construction Forecast indicates recovery is on track
Glenigan’s Summer 2026 Construction Forecast indicates sector resurgence in 2027, despite a painful start to the year.
Heat networks are heading into uncharted waters, and social landlords need...
Rory Evans of LHC Midlands and South East, discusses what social landlords need to know with changing heat network regulations.
HS2 fraud action team expanded to prevent further incidents
HS2 fraud action has been taken to expand and allocate more resources to the team, according to recently published meeting notes.
Professionals must upskill and adapt to lead the next decade of...
The construction industry is shifting from BIM adoption to a broader focus on information management across the built asset lifecycle, calling for industry professionals to upskill and bridge the gap for a new era.
FMB warn of heat wave project delays this weekend
The latest FMB and CIOB survey shows that heat wave project delays is the top cause for delays in the second half of 2025.
Ardmore Construction administrators named
The Ardmore Construction administrators come from both BTG and Panos Eliades Callender & Co, who have announced 275 redundancies.
The cost of compliance: Are we making development viability increasingly difficult?
Paul Dean, founder and managing director of Langley Construction Consultants, discusses the challenges surrounding development viability amongst complex regulatory requirements.