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.
Data-driven construction: Beyond the numbers
True data-driven construction is no longer about gathering and governing information but analysing it in real-time to help shape better performance tomorrow, writes James Graham, divisional CEO, Equans UK & Ireland.
Turning 2026 construction marketing strategy into measurable impact
For many construction marketing professionals, the final weeks of last year were spent deep in planning mode. Budgets were agreed, priorities set, channels selected and targets signed off. On paper, the 2026 marketing plan is likely robust, well considered and aligned to wider business goals. The challenge now is not strategy. It is execution.
Re-flow Field Management achieves ISO/IEC 27001 certification: strengthening trust, security, and...
Re-flow Field Management is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification - an internationally recognised standard for information security management.
House building difficulties persist, despite Steve Reed’s encouragement
Steve Reed spoke at the House Builder's Conference, encouraging home builders, but other attendees were not so hopeful.
Emergency housebuilding measures for London put in place
The pack of emergency housebuilding measures for London has been put in place after being announced last year.
The role of the architect – 40 years of change and...
Philip Waddy, council member of the ACA, discusses the role of the architect and how they fit into the built environment.
National Federation of Builders and NCA launch campaign against invoice fraud...
Invoice fraud is one of the most common and costly forms of financial crime affecting individuals, families and businesses- and construction is one of the most vulnerable industries.
The email problem no one’s talking about in construction
Matt Cox, SVP of international sales at Newforma, discusses why email has become construction’s most expensive “free” tool - and what AECO firms can do about it.
Homes England acquires East Norwich brownfield site
An East Norwich brownfield site has been acquired by Homes England with potential for up to 3,500 new homes.
Town plan-making measures come into force today
New town plan-making regulations have been put into effect today, with updates to regulations not touched since 2012.
Industry reacts to publication of the Future Homes Standard
The Future Homes Standard was published yesterday, much to the joy of many industry leaders. Here, we see what some have to say.
Wales invests over half a million to train the next generation...
Workers across Wales will gain new skills in housing, construction and retrofit, as the Welsh Government invests £655,000 to tackle the shortage of trained professionals in the sector.
93% of new build homeowners would recommend their builder
The Home Builders Federation has released the results of a survey, showing the majority of new-build homeowners are pleased with their home.
From gridlock to green light: Tackling rising adjudications and conflict in...
From escalating adjudications to strained relationships, this article examines how construction can reduce disputes and create a clearer path to progress.
Look to Europe for the next chapter in our sustainable future
Environmental, Social and Governance principles seem under pressure from all sides, but amid the gloom, there is also an opportunity for a “positive reset” for ESG strategies, argues Andy Hay, CEO of Hollis.
Stop manual mess. Start the Digital Asset Manual
It’s time contractors stop delivering static handover information that goes stale and start focusing on delivering information clients can trust, with the Digital Asset Manual.
London’s tall buildings market see costs jump by up to 40%...
A new report from Turner & Townsend on the tall buildings market has revealed that for skyscrapers, shape is as important as height.
Architecture pay gaps widens in latest RIBA report
The RIBA architecture pay gaps report has bene published, with details showing work is needed in both gender and ethnic pay gaps.
Future Homes Standard published today
Today the Future Homes Standard has been published, with further details to come on what legislation will affect new house builds.
Join MMC Ireland’s response on construction products and building materials reform
The Irish government is seeking comments on the draft amendments to Part D of the Second Schedule of the Building Regulations (Materials and Workmanship) and the associated draft Technical Guidance Document D- and MMC Ireland is building a response.
New late payment measures put in place and retention payments banned
Withholding retention payments has been banned as part of late payment measures introduced today by the government.
Cross-sector Climate Commitment launched to accelerate coordinated supply chain decarbonisation
Developed by BEAMA, the 2050 Connected Climate Commitment provides a shared framework for science-based targets, governance integration, circular economy principles, and value chain collaboration.
Trimble ProjectSight puts digital project management into everyone’s hands
A centralised, cloud-based construction project management solution, ProjectSight has been specifically localised to help meet European compliance and workflow requirements.
RIBA, LGA and others set out responses to draft NPPF consultation
The National Planning Policy Framework consultation has closed, with several industry leaders having made contributions.