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FMB urges builders to prioritise their mental health this Stress Awareness Month

FMB urges builders to prioritise their mental health this Stress Awareness...

The FMB has encouraged construction professionals experiencing mental health difficulties to access support through the relevant organisations.
The BSR remediation plan will increase the speed of external cladding remediation

New BSR remediation plan to speed up caseload management

The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) remediation plan establishes a new multidisciplinary team and aims to boost recruitment.
Safety can be built into design, adhering to Martyn's Law

Security by Design – rethinking public spaces in the era of...

Richard Hilson of PFL – Access Management says CPTED will help architects design to reduce risk while adhering to Martyn's Law.
British flag behind barbed wire fence.

Ecosystem degradation threatens UK security and prosperity

Nature is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a national security risk, writes Dr Macarena Cárdenas, senior adviser, resilience and nature at the UK Green Building Council.
UK Concrete Show

UK Concrete Show: 9 software features most appealing to construction and...

Between 26 and 27 March, Re-flow Field Management presented at The UK Concrete Show 2026 at the Birmingham NEC.
UK Construction Week 2026 will showcase new technologies

UK Construction Week 2026: The future of construction is accelerating –...

UK Construction Week 2026 is coming to the Excel in London, promising classic showings and some new features.
Disabled Man Using Grabber Tool To Control Microwave In Kitchen

“Design intent” takes us into the territory of form over function

When good design meets accessibility, everyday spaces can work better for everyone. Ian Streets, NRAC consultant at About Access, explores the tension between “design intent” and practical usability in kitchens and beyond.
Planning appeal reforms risk giving the wrong idea to applicants

Planning appeals reform: Is there still room for the “art” of...

Darren Muir, senior director – planning at the Pegasus Group, discusses the intricacies of planning decisions after planning appeals reform.

£14m heat pump scheme to cut Tameside Hospital emissions by 2,000...

Vital Energi has secured a £14m contract with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a major decarbonisation scheme at Tameside General Hospital.
The March 2026 PMI numbers are still bad news for the industry

Construction downturn continues, according to latest data

The Global UK Construction PMI for March 2026 indicates a further deterioration in industry conditions, as a steep drop in housing activity dampens overall momentum.
Jen Lemen explains the new RICS Residential Service Charge for PBC Today

Understanding the updated RICS Residential Service Charge

Jen Lemen delves into the newly updated RICS residential service charge, and what the changes mean for developers and landlords alike.

Safer Places Wales guide launched

The Welsh Government, the Designing Out Crime Group Wales and Secured by Design (SBD) have launched Safer Places Wales to support the prevention of crime through placemaking and urban design.
Constructions and cranes under dramatic sky

UK construction activity slumps as economic and geopolitical pressures continue

Glenigan’s April Construction Index shows a sharp drop in project starts across all sectors, driven by global conflict, economic uncertainty, and falling investor confidence.
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Staffordshire construction firm fined after worker injured from fall

A Staffordshire-based contractor and its director have been fined following a serious fall-from-height incident during the construction of an apartment block.
The Vectorworks Creative Genius Awards reward innovation

The results are in: Vectorworks reveals 2026 Creative Genius Award winners

The Vectorworks creative genius awards celebrate visionary innovators who transform concepts into realities using Vectorworks.
The Severn Trent Tunnelling Framework will fund dozens of projects over 12-15 years

£1.2bn Severn Trent tunnelling framework open for tender

The Severn Trent tunnelling framework covers tunnelling, drilling, and shaft works in England and Wales.
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Construction firms face accountability for supply chain fraud under new CIS...

The updated CIS regulations give HMRC stronger powers to combat supply chain fraud, placing construction firms under tighter scrutiny for due diligence and compliance.
The Social Housing Innovation Fund will help expedite repairs

£2m Social Housing Innovation Fund backs new pilot projects

£2m will fund 20 innovative schemes across England to resolve social housing issues faster, including the use of new AI tools to improve support for tenants.

Morgan Sindall appointed to £29.3m eco school redevelopment in Ealing

Morgan Sindall has been appointed by Ealing Council to deliver a £29.3m redevelopment of Villiers High School in Southall, with sustainability placed at the core.
Las Vegas, USA - March 4, 2026: The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign. Representing World of Modular in Las Vegas

Why Attend World of Modular?

Join global modular industry leaders and stakeholders from around the world at World of Modular, Las Vegas, April 20–23, 2026.
Nearly half of graduates would swap their degree for a construction career, says MoneySuperMarket

Nearly half of UK graduates would swap for a construction career

New research shows that almost half (45%) of degree holders in the UK would go for a construction career instead, if they started again.
Top view of architect holding tablet and talking with construction worker about new ideas on project they working on. Building in construction process interior. After Mace Consult split from the main Group, Mace Construct has shuffled its board and leadership to mark the new era

Mace Construct shuffles board after carve-out

After Mace Consult split from the main Group in a carve-out deal with Goldman Sachs, Mace Construct has shuffled its board and leadership to mark the new era.
Inefficient construction training is costing the industry millions

Inefficient construction training costing industry £11m per year, says report

A new report on inefficient construction training by Skillcast has highlighted that it is causing nearly £11m in losses per year.
Scottish architecture faces myriad challenges which the new government could target

RIAS: Scottish architecture needs targeted interventions from government

Stuart Hay, ofthe Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS), discusses how the new Scottish government can help architects.
The Building Safety Act has radically changed the way residential buildings are managed in the UK- especially around structural warranties

Navigating the Building Safety Act: Where Does Structural Warranty Fit In?

The Building Safety Act has fundamentally changed the way residential buildings are designed, constructed, and managed in the UK.
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Delivering smart buildings with purpose

George Mokhtar, head of digital at Turner & Townsend Real Estate, examines the factors to consider in order to successfully deliver smart buildings.