Labour shortages are impacting construction projects, report finds
Almost nine in ten construction professionals say labour shortages are having a negative impact on projects, according to the latest Market Report from Gleeds.
New construction skills academy planned for the West Midlands
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker and CITB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to the development of a National Skills Academy for Construction in the West Midlands.
How to measure whether digital construction improves productivity
How construction teams can measure digital value through rework, decision delays and accepted output, while separating real gains from software adoption.
The Future Homes Standard: Why one compliance strategy matters more than...
As the Future Homes Standard, Future Buildings Standard and evolving energy assessment methodologies reshape the built environment, project teams need more than individual assessments. They need a joined-up strategy.
CITB report reveals regional disparities in construction apprenticeships
Regional disparities in construction apprenticeships have prompted calls for local skills plans to focus more on helping employers recruit and support apprentices.
ONS stats: Construction output falls 1% in second quarter
The decrease marks the second consecutive decline in the three-monthly series of construction output, indicating there could be a grim future ahead for the industry.
The future of the surveying industry is about more than capturing...
David Lowe, CEO at Survey Solutions, explores how the consultant surveyor is changing what clients need from their surveying partners due to the digital transformation.
MPBA: Building the next generation of modular construction talent
Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), reflects on the seven-year journey to establish a dedicated apprenticeship pathway for the modular and relocatable buildings industry and why creating clear routes into the sector is critical to developing the skilled workforce of the future.
BEYOND ‘27 LIVE: Future ready. Quality first.
Bigger and better than ever in its third year, BEYOND ‘27 LIVE will bring together the people, organisations and ideas shaping the future of home building in the UK.
£16.5m refurbishment of Huddersfield Market underway
A transformational refurbishment of Huddersfield Open Market will give the historic Grade II* Listed Market Hall a new lease of life for communities and future generations.
Construction won’t solve its skills crisis by looking in the rear-view...
Construction’s workforce challenges have evolved. The institutions supporting the industry in meeting those challenges must evolve too, writes Tim Balcon, CEO of the Construction Industry Training Board.
Discover the latest in lighting technology and building solutions at LiGHT...
LiGHT 26, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification, returns to the Business Design Centre, London, on 18 and 19 November 2026.
How design firms can maximise A&E profits with smarter resource planning
For architecture and engineering leaders, resource planning needs to influence the fee and programme before either is agreed, according to Deltek’s latest white paper.
First phase of construction completed at Broomhill Junior School in Nottingham
The first phase of the Broomhill Junior School rebuild delivered a new two-storey junior school, built with a steel frame and designed to DfE Specification 21 requirements.
CITB New Entrant Support Team celebrates milestone of over 13,500 apprenticeships
The CITB's New Entrant Support Team has supported 7,230 employers and 3,925 existing apprentices, with another 5,000 starts expected by the end of the 2026-27 Financial Year.
Planning reform will decide whether the UK housing recovery lasts
Max Hayes, research, associate director at Cavendish, explores how planning reform, affordability and returns will shape the UK housing recovery and create opportunities across housebuilders and building materials.
Approved Document B: Why finding out late is the real risk
Dan Quinn, director of fire at Frankham Risk Management Services, discusses what Approved Document B changes require of developers, designers and building owners when it comes to fire safety.
Compliance without compromise: Managing product traceability in building materials manufacturing
Fast-paced building and construction materials manufacturing lines sit against a backdrop of slim margins, tight deadlines and continued industry expansion. With fears that new regulations could jeopardise the drive for efficiency, Rob Ellinor, global building and construction sector manager at Domino, explains how to print EU CPR-compliant GS1 2D codes without compromising manufacturing productivity.
Thermographic surveys: Predictive maintenance for solar panels
Quinton Quayle, director of Quayle Industries Ltd, goes over the importance of thermographic surveys for solar panels.
Anticipating the customer journey opens the door to good design
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says insight rather than innovation is the key factor to achieving inclusive design from the outset.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the Budget: What a cut would...
Neil Lawson, managing director & founder, GeoEnergy Design, discusses what’s to come for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in the latest Budget and the implications of this.
Automation in construction is shifting
Ian De Dobbelaere, commercial project manager at Komatsu Smart Construction, offers insight into how autonomous technology is transforming productivity and why making machines more intelligent could have implications far beyond the industries they operate in.
CITB launches consultation to reform construction skills system
The CITB is looking for feedback on new plans to reform the construction skills system, which will create clearer and more flexible routes for people to enter construction.
Why thinking about drought and flooding as separate issues just isn’t...
Jon Fawcett, head of technical at Keyline Civils Specialist, asks why flooding and drought are treated as separate issues when they stem from the same fundamental problem.
Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning
Data centres generate significant amounts of heat, which could give them a much bigger role to play in the UK’s wider energy system. But success requires a shift in perspective, argues Bryony Evans of design consultancy chapmanbdsp.
From feasibility to operation: Why heat pump performance is won before...
Heat pumps work. But achieving an efficient heat pump installation requires considerably more than selecting the right machine. GeoEnergy Design explains why the decisions made long before a heat pump is switched on can determine its performance for decades to come.