Capture PAS 2080 data through everyday workflows – use operations software...
Infrastructure teams are now expected to provide carbon data that is accurate, traceable, and aligned with PAS 2080 — but collecting it shouldn’t become extra work.
Planning appeals simplified via new route for written representations
A new simplified planning appeals process means that applications must provide all evidence from the start, making the process quicker.
Bluetooth construction test fraud investigation leads to three arrests
Three men have been arrested and sentenced for helping more than 70 people cheat on a health and safety construction exam using a Bluetooth earpiece.
March 2026 PMI maintains slow-but-steady nature
The March 2026 PMI shows a continued slow growth, but global tensions are making for a gloomy mood for the coming year.
Cairn to rollout DroneDeploy’s reality capture across residential portfolio
Cairn will utilise DroneDeploy's reality capture technology via drones, 360‑degree cameras and handheld 3D scanning across its portfolio.
National Housing Bank launches
Homes England has launched its company, the National Housing Bank, and the company has already made its first investment.
Fragmented planning risks slowing New Towns delivery, report finds
New report findings backed by senior members of parliament highlight how better data and collaboration can support delivery of England’s largest housebuilding programme in 50 years.
Brooke House social housing development reaches practical completion
The Brooke House residential scheme in Acton has reached practical completion, delivering 102 affordable homes designed to provide safe and secure accommodation for women living and working in Ealing.
Increasing the speed of timber frame construction
The UK faces a housing shortage and must cut building sector carbon emissions to hit net zero, timber frame construction could be the answer.
UK construction and the government’s late payment and retention reform plans
The recently announced reforms on late payments and retentions have sent shockwaves through UK construction; AHCI Advantage explores the ramifications.
Government Major Projects Portfolio cut from 200+ to 80
The Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) has had major reforms put in place from today, with the list being more than halved.
Construction SMEs facing insolvencies, despite continuous growth
A report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found that despite market growth overall, construction SMEs risk buckling under growing cost pressures.
Consultation launched on Industry Training Board merger
Today, the 12-week consultation on the merging of the two Industry Training Boards has been launched, seeking views on laid out proposals.
Barhale establishes first Toronto base
Barhale Canada Inc will lead the company’s planned growth nationwide, with a particular focus on clean and wastewater resilience, stormwater management and advancing the company’s Low Carbon Solutions offering.
How to manage a digital transformation of site operations without pushback...
Across civils, highways, commercial landscaping, and other infrastructure sectors, there’s still a perception that modernising workflows will be met with resistance from team members.
Construction Products Reform consultation opens
Following the release and consultation of the Green Paper in February, the reform has now progressed to the White Paper stage.
BPF commissions commercial rooftop solar research
The British Property Federation has commissioned research examining commercial rooftop solar opportunities.
JCB deploys 100% biodiesel fuelled tracked excavators
JCB will offer a B100 biodiesel fuel option in tracked excavators sold across Europe, using fuel derived from recycled vegetable oils.
£165m road improvement fund to help unblock housing
Transport links across England are set to benefit from an extra financial boost from the road improvement fund.
Europe’s modular market is expanding, but consistency still matters
Alan Milne, European membership director for the Modular Building Institute, examines modular construction's evolving presence in the European market.
Iterate at Speed. Design without limits: Maxon Redshift for Vectorworks now...
Released with Vectorworks 2026 Update 4, Vectorworks is first in line-up to support Maxon for Archviz for your design needs.
Government launches £70m fund to tackle building safety skills shortage
The initiative will upskill existing workers while supporting the next generation of building safety professionals.
Construction Humanoids Summit to explore onsite application of robotics in built...
A free event at the University of Westminster will explore how humanoid robotics technologies should or could be used in the real world of construction and the built environment within the next 3-5 years.
Second HS2 M6 viaduct ready to be launched
The second HS2 M6 viaduct is being prepared to be slid into place, with four sections being created to make the process quick and smooth.
Retention payment reform in construction: Are we addressing the real issue?
With retention payment reforms, Steven Murphy of the UK Retention Authority shares his thoughts on how effective these changes will be.
New planning reforms and Warm Homes Bill to take centre stage...
UKCW London will run alongside both Futurebuild and The Stone & Surfaces Show to create the UK’s Built Environment super event, attracting over 25,000 industry professionals.