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The RICS global sustainability guide illustrates how all professional surveyors can improve their sustainbility work

RICS global sustainability guide launched

The RICS global sustainability guide has been launched alongside a RICS UN Compact report highlighting the work undertaken by RICS members.
Welsh housing supply must increase to unlock opportunities, says HBF

Welsh housing supply must increase to unlock opportunities, says HBF

A new report from the Home Builders Federation reveals that increasing Welsh housing supply this Senedd term could unlock huge opportunities for local economies and public services
The M42 twin box before the roof has been installed

HS2 twin box to be installed over M42

The HS2 twin box is ready to be installed over the M42, allowing vehicles to travel under HS2 trains on four rails.
How equipment energy audits reduce construction’s carbon footprint

How equipment energy audits reduce construction’s carbon footprint

Lou Farrell, senior editor of construction and manufacturing at Revolutionized Magazine, explores the use of equipment energy audits for reaching sustainability goals on construction sites.
The construction workforce outlook shows that further support will be needed

CITB releases Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-2030

The CITB's construction workforce outlook shows optimism for the mid-term, but emphasises further support will be needed.
Bridging the Gap: Transforming digital design & construction in 2026

Bridging the Gap: Transforming digital design & construction in 2026

A series of live panel discussions and on-demand episodes aims to transform the 2026 Digital Design & Construction Report into actionable dialogue
Common fire safety specification errors are addressed in the new PFKG documents

New documents to address fire safety specification errors

The Passive Fire Knowledge Group has published three new documents related to common fire safety specification errors.

Restore Compliance’s Kathryn Morement shortlisted for Enterprise Vision Awards 2026

Restore Compliance’s Kathryn Morement has been shortlisted for the Enterprise Vision Awards 2026 after building a successful business amongst global scrutiny.
AI planning tool to accelerate government’s 1.5m homes target

AI planning tools to accelerate government’s 1.5m homes target

The UK government has launched two new AI planning tools to modernise England’s planning permission system The smart use of AI planning tools will speed...
The NFB has conducted research tracking unspent developer contributions

NFB questions £9bn unspent developer contributions

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has released a new report tracking unspent developer contributions and calling for policy change.
Construction industry losing millions of working days to preventable injuries

Construction industry losing millions of working days to preventable injuries

Analysis of data from the Health and Safety Executive shows that an estimated 79,000 construction workers are currently suffering from work-related ill health, whilst construction continues to record one of the highest non-fatal injury rates in the UK economy.
Irish construction market facing rising cost pressures and intensifying competition, report finds

Irish construction market facing rising cost pressures and intensifying competition, report...

A new report published by Turner & Townsend reveals that Ireland’s construction market remains resilient, with strong activity levels supported by housing delivery and public sector investment, but faces growing pressure from rising costs, intensifying competition, and geopolitical uncertainty.
Ian Streets shares 10 common mistakes made when building an accessible environment

Top 10 failings in working towards an accessible environment

Ian Streets, NRAC consultant at About Access, discusses the key issues in addressing the creation of an accessible environment.
Camden Town, where the Camden Film Quarter will be located

£1bn investment for Camden Film Quarter

The Camden Film Quarter project, worth £1bn, has been given the go ahead by Camden Council as a major regeneration project in the area.
The CLC have published a Mental Health code of practice to help employers ensure preventative support for their workers

CLC publishes new mental health code of practice

The Construction Leadership Council has published a new mental health code of practice for employers to protect their staff with.
The digital handshake: Mastering commissioning and post-handover accountability

The digital handshake: Mastering commissioning and post-handover accountability

Justin Kirby, facilitator of the Digital Operations Working Group, reflects on practical insights needed to deliver traditional commissioning in construction and why this is crucial to the success of the digital handshake.
University spinout targets carbon-negative construction materials

University spinout targets carbon-negative construction materials

A University of Strathclyde spinout is developing a process that turns low-value mineral waste into carbon-negative construction materials that can replace parts of cement.
Actis hopes multibillion-pound theme park will inspire youngsters to pursue construction careers

Actis hopes multibillion-pound theme park will inspire youngsters to pursue construction...

Universal UK will generate around 20,000 jobs during construction, with a further 8,000 created after its opening in 2031.
Two construction workers in hardhats and overalls are using a digital tablet, discussing building plans inside a modular building factory

Advancing offsite construction for housing

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and industrialised construction consultancy MOD X Advisory have been engaged by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) on a series of connected research and pilot projects examining how offsite construction can play a greater role in addressing the US housing supply and affordability crisis.
Re-Flow discusses the importance of consistency on multiple sites

Why consistency breaks down across multiple sites – and how one...

Re-Flow discusses the importance of maintaining consistency on multiple sites and how field management software can help achieve this.
Digital Construction Week 2026 welcomes over 9,000 professionals as industry looks to the future

Digital Construction Week 2026 welcomes over 9,000 professionals as industry looks...

Since launching in 2015, Digital Construction Week has grown into the UK's leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment.
CITB and SPS will train ex-prisoner construction workers

CITB and SPS to support developing ex-prisoner construction workers

The CITB has announced a partnership with the Scottish Prison Service to train ex-prisoner construction workers.
The full parliament restoration could potentially take over 60 years

NAO says parliament restoration could take up to 64 years

The NAO has estimated the potential cost and time needed for a full parliament restoration at up to £39.2bn and a staggering 64 years.
BIM in 2026: Artificial intelligence and best-in-class collaboration

BIM in 2026: Artificial intelligence and best-in-class collaboration

Adam Salt, BIM coordinator at Wavin, discusses the outlook for BIM in 2026 and why it could make gains from AI Building information modelling (BIM)...
Drop. Low poly wireframe water drop on dark blue with dots and stars. Aqua, fresh, pure, liquid, nature or eco concept illustration or background

4D in AMP8: Bridging the water sector’s digital divide

Why 4D planning in AMP8 demands a new approach to skills and culture
The ONS stats for April 2026 show a slow monthly growth but better quarterly growth

Monthly construction output moving glacially in ONS stats April 2026

The latest ONS stats for April 2026 show an extremely slow monthly growth, but slightly more optimism in the long term.