National retrofit training programme launched in England
In an English-first, Efficiency North have launched a retrofit training programme to close the skills gap and boost sustainability.
Innovation in the construction industry: Curiosity as a competitive edge
The greatest barrier to innovation in the construction industry today is not technology or cost, but mindset, argues Andrew Fettes-Brown of Rider Levett Bucknall.
How are tensions in the Middle East affecting UK construction?
PBC Today investigates how the escalating conflict between Iran, the US, Israel, and others will affect the UK construction industry.
Structural warranty, underinsurance & lender scrutiny: getting the fundamentals right
At Advantage (AHCI), we see firsthand how relatively small discrepancies at inception can create disproportionate friction later such as underinsurance.
CITB celebrates Scottish Apprenticeship Week at National Construction College with Minister...
This week (2 – 6 March 2026) marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) celebrated by welcoming Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Higher and Further Education, to its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Renfrew.
[VIDEO] HS2 Curzon Street station completes piling work
Piling work has been completed for HS2 Curzon Street, allowing the building to go forward with full support.
Slow growth for UK construction, as international conflicts loom
The March 2026 edition of Glenigan's Construction Index reports slow-to-no growth in most verticals, against a backdrop of international conflicts that may further challenge UK construction.
CIOB calls for national construction careers campaign
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is advocating for a construction careers campaign to fill the skills gap.
Cutting social value would be a false economy for housing
Dropping social value from public sector procurement may sound like a simple way to cut costs, but in housing it would come with a heavy price, writes Graham Collie of LHC Procurement Group.
CIC signs memorandum to boost built environment skills
The Construction Industry Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help develop built environment skills.
Actis celebrates its incredible team on International Women’s Day
Actis will be marking International Women’s Day, on March 8, by celebrating the achievements of some of the female members of the team across the UK.
Former Balfour chief to become Barratt Redrow CEO
Dean Banks, most recently of Ventia, will replace David Thomas as Group chief executive at Barratt Redrow at the end of the year.
RIBA exhibitions for 2026 celebrating James Sterling and others announced
The RIBA exhibitions 2026 have been announced including a celebration of the renowned architect James Stirling's life and work.
Government to consult on merging ECITB and CITB into single body
The Government has announced that it will launch a consultation on the principle of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) forming a single body.
BSR misses self-imposed legacy case backlog deadline
21 legacy cases have prevented the Building Safety Regulator(BSR) from meeting the January backlog deadline it set in October last year.
An uneventful 2026 spring statement for construction
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her 2026 Spring Statement, with little to nothing substantial for the future.
Prestigious UKCW Role Models campaign returns to celebrate construction’s unsung heroes
The search is on for the construction sector’s unsung heroes as entries open for this year’s UK Construction Week Role Models awards.
[VIDEO] 7 insights into why highways and civils companies chose their...
Most contractors have a clear idea of what good digital operations should look like: connected crews, confident supervisors, and live, dependable evidence in the office without chasing for updates.
BPF say 4 out of 5 buildings may be unlettable without...
The British Property Federation has published research urging the government to provide clarity on EPC regulations.
From curiosity to construction career: Why young people aren’t crossing the...
Miruna Leitoiu, of the CIOB, discusses why it seems so difficult to get trainees into a full-time construction career.
AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend appointed as PMO consultants on Heathrow...
Turner & Townsend and AtkinsRéalis, have been appointed by Heathrow as expansion Portfolio Management Office (PMO) consultants - marking a significant milestone in the airport’s ambitious programme to expand and upgrade its infrastructure.
Billions in data centre investment: The urgent case for AI in...
As AI drives unprecedented demand for data centres Britain’s construction industry must embrace the revolution or risk being left behind by global competitors, write Hari Vasudevan, founder and CEO of KYRO AI, and Neil Shah, president and CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association.
New AI tool predicts building emissions from simple descriptions
A first-of-its kind AI tool that predicts the carbon footprint of buildings from simple text descriptions at the earliest stages of design, when the potential for savings is greatest, has been unveiled by the University of Bath.
Planning permission law: Recent appeal considers hillside incompatibility
Cathryn Tracey and Sarah Sutherland from Burges Salmon LLP, discuss recent developments in planning permission law.
Scottish heritage watchdog facing backlash over super hostel
Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) is currently receiving criticism after backing plans for a budget hostel in Atholl Crescent.
FMB marks Women in Construction Week with call to open doors...
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is shining the spotlight on women in construction from young apprentices just starting out - to those shaping the sector at the very top -to mark this year’s UK Women in Construction Week (2-8th March).