HBF say housebuilding cost grown by £76,000 since 2020
The Home Builders Federation has released a new report stating that housebuilding costs have risen by £76,000 due to new policies.
The Future Homes Standard: What it means for the construction industry...
Advantage delves into the effects the Future Homes Standard will have and why structural warranty matters even more with the standard in place.
Design intelligence: The human touch in the age of AI
Nemetschek's Márton Kiss, chief product officer, discusses design intelligence and the utilisation of AI in design.
Middle East clouds CPA Spring Forecast 2026
The CPA Spring Forecast 2026 casts a gloomy picture in light of recent global events, with overall output expected to fall.
Turning building safety into a strategic advantage: The launch of the...
The publication of the Golden Thread White Paper marks a significant moment for the built environment sector, reframing building safety not as a compliance burden but as a strategic opportunity.
New CPA deputy chief executive appointed
Amanda Long has been named as the new CPA deputy chief executive, succeeding Jeff May following his retirement.
A new era: UKCW London returns as part of construction industry...
UK Construction Week returns to Excel London from 12-14 May with this year’s event set to be bigger than ever.
AI becomes increasingly embedded in project delivery across the construction sector
Project management professionals working in the construction sector are rapidly embedding AI into their day-to-day work, transforming how projects are planned, delivered and managed, according to new research from the Association for Project Management.
Cutting 20% of non-decent homes would cost £1.43bn
New research from Inventory Base shows that slashing England's number of non-decent homes for rent would cost nearly £1.5bn.
Low homeowner confidence in builders costs £11bn+ per year
The Federation of Master Builders has performed research into homeowner confidence in builders and its effect on the economy.
The mental health mandate: Building a culture of emotional safety in...
Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated Magazine, discusses mental health in construction and how the current culture hampers progress.
Retrofit in heritage: Delivery, Skills & Value in Conservation
Morwenna Slade, member of the CIOB Heritage Advisory Panel discusses the balance between retrofitting and maintaining a building’s history.
UK construction injuries suffered by one in seven workers
One in seven workers suffered UK construction injuries in the last 12 months, according to new research by Slater and Gordon.
UK solar energy is powering up
Gareth Simkins, senior communications adviser at Solar Energy UK, discusses the increasing benefits of adopting solar energy in the UK.
Europe’s largest 3D printed apartment building completed ahead of schedule
ViliaSprint², Europe's largest 3D printed apartment building, has been completed three months ahead of schedule.
Air: The everyday resource helping specifiers meet UK Building Regulations for...
Actis Insulation discusses the importance of air compliance in construction when meeting UK building regulations.
Third Make it Happen conference taking place in May
Next month will see the third Make it Happen conference, run by a consortium including the Royal Town Planning Committee.
CLC calls for price rise explanations in construction supply chain
The co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council warn of future difficulties for the construction supply chain.
Work to begin on the HS2 Saltley Viaduct
Work is set to start on the HS2 Saltley Viaduct, seeing a new bridge for cars and pedestrians built over the HS2 line.
Construction industry productivity faces ‘paralysis’ as Middle East conflict drives uncertainty
Construction industry productivity risks becoming stuck in a ‘paralysis’ over economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, according to new research by Pick Everard.
Calcined clay concrete used in homes for first time
For the first time in the UK, calcined clay concrete has been used in a residential building comprising over 200 homes.
Building Safety Act: Construction sector braces for increased administrative burden and...
For developers and contractors, the Building Safety Act marks a fundamental change in how projects are managed, documented, and approved.
MPBA membership: Driving innovation and opportunity
MPBA membership places modular manufacturers and the wider supply chain at the centre of a progressive, forward-thinking community.
VIDEO: All HS2 Northolt Tunnel cross passages mined
All 34 cross passages in the HS2 Northolt tunnel have been excavated, improving emergency readiness for future passengers.
Are you empowering your employees when it comes to tech adoption?
Stuart Campbell of Trimble explores the importance of training for true tech adoption and its contribution to a “digital first” culture.
Driving operational change: The story behind Re flow Field Management
In an industry where operational pressures are rising, Re-flow is building systems with this in mind. Learn their full story.