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Build Intelligence: Better market data, better development decisions

Build Warranty’s Construction Intelligence launch highlights the relationship between market evidence, building control and technical assurance.
How public procurement could be a powerful tool for tackling the skills crisis

How public procurement could be a powerful tool for tackling the...

To build future capacity within the construction industry we must look to public procurement, argues Graham Collie, director of product innovation at LHC Procurement Group.
Students in Northern Ireland encouraged to consider construction careers

Students and women in Northern Ireland encouraged to consider construction careers

FMB Northern Ireland is encouraging young people to consider construction careers, with new research highlighting how female role models could inspire the next generation.
Home insulation schemes could be underestimating heat loss, research finds

Home insulation schemes could be underestimating heat loss, research finds

Researchers have found that current estimates of energy performance may be underestimating the heat lost from insulated homes.
Lessons from the first New Hospital Programme scheme: A consultant's view

Lessons from the first New Hospital Programme scheme: A consultant’s view

Joanne Hardwicke, Associate Director at EDGE, reflects on what’s to come for the New Hospital Programme following the opening of its first facility.
Civil engineering surge offsets weakness across construction sectors

Civil engineering surge offsets weakness across construction sectors

Civil engineering is doing the heavy lifting, but a sluggish housing market and a nervous Treasury mean the industry still has a steep hill to climb, explains Drilon Baca, economist at Glenigan.
How choosing the right structural warranty provider can reduce risk and keep housing delivery on track

How choosing the right structural warranty provider can reduce risk and...

In a changing landscape for housebuilders, working with an experienced warranty partner is a key aspect of effective risk management.
Highways UK: Bring your field operations questions to Re-flow on stand E11

Highways UK: Bring your field operations questions to Re-flow on stand...

Highways UK 2026 runs on 14 and 15 October at the NEC Birmingham, and the Re-flow Field Management team will be on stand E11 both days.
Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite surge in PPA fees

Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite surge in PPA...

New research has revealed that local authorities are increasingly relying on additional fees from developers to resource the planning process, while delays continue to hold up deadlines for new housing.
New digital tool helps organisations navigate the Building Safety Act

New digital tool helps organisations navigate the Building Safety Act

digital tool has been launched that gives organisations tailored guidance on their likely obligations following the changes brought into force by the Building Safety Act.
Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB

Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB

New FMB analysis has revealed the cost of hiring a rogue builder across the North, making a stronger case for mandatory builder licensing to protect against these traders.
The low-spec Section 106 home is running out of road

The low-spec Section 106 home is running out of road

Joe Billingham, chairman of Prosperity Group, discusses Section 106 and why the government's consultation on standard agreements is aimed at the wrong bottleneck.
Construction has always trusted its gut to choose suppliers – data is changing that

Construction has always trusted its gut to choose suppliers – data...

Neeral Shah, founder and CEO, YardLink, argues that construction needs to adapt more quickly to digital transformation and outlines the role data can play in deciding where to get suppliers from.
Building Pathology Conference 2026 set to address challenges in the built environment

2026 edition of industry-leading Building Pathology Conference takes place

In partnership with Oxford Brookes University under the theme ‘Solving tomorrow's problems today,’ BP26 will bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to discuss building pathology.
Medway NHS Trust introduces digital fire safety management across the site

Medway NHS Trust introduces digital fire safety management across the site

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a new digital system to manage fire safety information and better understand fire risks across the hospital estate.
Construction of sustainable primary school completed in Canterbury

Construction of sustainable primary school completed in Canterbury

Building work has finished at Pilgrims’ Way Primary School in Canterbury to create a sustainable, net-zero facility to replace the old 1970s building.
Proving the lasting value of Britain’s social and affordable housing ambitions

Proving the lasting value of Britain’s social and affordable housing ambitions

Cleo Folkes, lead consultant – real assets at Thrive, discusses the social impact of building affordable homes for communities.
wood-based panels being placed onto a timber frame house

Impact of Part L and the Future Homes Standard on timber...

The Future Homes Standard is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy - and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance.
Winning the Enterprise Vision Award for Restore Compliance

Winning the Enterprise Vision Award for Restore Compliance

On 2 October, Restore Compliance's Kate Morement won the New Business Award at the Enterprise Vision Awards. Read her reaction here.
Xperience have won a Construction computing awards 2026

Xperience shortlisted in four categories at the construction computing awards 2026

We’re pleased to announce that Xperience has been shortlisted in four categories at the Construction Computing Awards 2026.
How the UK’s data centre boom is changing construction payment processes

How the UK’s data centre boom is changing construction payment processes

For construction companies delivering data centres, digital application for payment software is becoming an essential part of project delivery – not simply an administrative tool.
The September 2026 PMI shows a slowing of contraction, but no growth yet

September 2026 PMI shows slowing contraction

The September 2026 PMI shows a slower fall in activity for UK construction, but the residential sector is showing signs of trouble.
The last segment of the HS2 Wendover tunnel being lifted into place

Central section of HS2 Wendover Tunnel completed

The central sections of the HS2 Wendover Tunnel have been connected, with focus now shifting to portals and fit out.
FMB’s Build Academy nominated for national innovation award

FMB’s Build Academy nominated for national innovation award

FMB’s Build Academy has been shortlisted for a BPIC Network Award, recognising its work connecting young Londoners with construction apprenticeships, employers and real-world industry experience.
Construction of UK’s first robotic infection research laboratory completed in Liverpool

Construction of UK’s first robotic infection research laboratory completed in Liverpool

Developed by Tilbury Douglas, the Liverpool Accelerate Laboratory is the UK’s first high-security, automated category three infection research laboratory.
The new construction adviser will help shape policy

New chief construction and scientific adviser appointed

Sergio Cavalaro, professor of infrastructure systems, has been appointed as the new construction adviser on a three year period.