HBF finds unspent developer contributions grew by £1bn
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has released updated research finding that unspent developer contributions have grown to £9bn in a year.
Proposed changes to ISO19650 BIM standard unveiled
Proposed revisions to the ISO 19650 1-3 standard governing the management of information in Building Information Modelling have been unveiled by BSI and nima.
Why modular can scale, and why it so often doesn’t
Upcoming World of Modular (April 20–23, 2026) speaker Erlend Spets examines the common hurdles faced by scaling modular enterprises -and how to overcome them.
PAS 2080: how the issue of capturing carbon field data may...
As we all know, carbon management is growing in prominence, and we’re entering an era when clients expect job-level carbon evidence integrated into everyday work – and clear reporting to prove it.
BSI publishes framework for construction product safety
On the back of government announcements to improve construction product safety, the British Standards Institution has published PAS 2000.
Place-based retrofit is key to future sustainability, say NRH
The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) have released a report stating that place-based retrofit will be key to securing a sustainable future.
As hydrogen projects grow, ECITB’s SBT training standards are ‘absolutely critical’
The ECITB's Small Bore Tubing (SBT) training standards have been put to use by Hydrasun technicians on the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub.
RIBA commits to improving UK architecture
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a statement saying the UK architecture profession is in need of reform.
Building asset health supported by an Asset Information Management Strategy: A...
A new framework aims to provide the water sector with unified, practical guidance on what good asset information looks like and how companies can strengthen their data to support asset health and performance.
Storms highlight need for windlift-resisting roofing products
The three named storms which hit the UK in the first few weeks of the year are serving as a worrying reminder of the need to construct roofs which can withstand extreme wind.
First UK geothermal power plant turned on
The first UK geothermal power plant has been activated, located near Truro, Cornwall, after 15 years of development.
UKCW London announces over 25 key partnerships
UK Construction Week London has secured key partnerships with over 25 trade bodies and associations ahead of its event at Excel London (May 12th-14th), including the Federation of Master Builders, CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) and the Carbon Trust.
New nutrient neutrality mitigation project tackles challenge for housing developers
After five years in effect, nutrient neutrality is still a slow-moving process, but the NRC and RSK Biocensus have joined forces to develop a potential solution.
Developers selected for 1,300 home Furnace Hill regeneration
Homes England have selected their developers for work in Sheffield, including the Furnace Hill regeneration.
Scottish construction leaders present skills manifesto at Holyrood
A collective of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have presented its skills manifesto at the Scottish Parliament, warning that that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a radical shift in workforce planning.
Government proposes regulations for stronger building products
A new White Paper has been published by the government, enforcing regulations to ensure stronger building products.
London Fire Brigade HQ refurbishment won by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon Interiors have won the preconstruction contract for the refurbishment of London Fire Brigade's headquarters, via the SCAPE construction framework.
Recycled glass technology producing panels for modular homes receives £330,000 grant
The Scottish firm Vaso by Eco, which converts waste glass into structural panels for low-carbon, modular homes, has received £330,000 from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Built Environment, Smarter Transformation (BE‑ST).
Masonry Association launches new Technical Committee with first guidance on cavity...
The Masonry Association of Great Britain (MAGB) has formally announced the creation of its new Technical Committee, a cross-sector body established to strengthen technical leadership and raise standards across masonry construction, alongside publication of its first official Technical Note.
The triple squeeze on the built environment in 2026
Greg Davies, CEO of Tendra Technical Services, examines the impacts of technological advances and innovations in the Built Environment in 2026.
Dalkia to deliver M&E systems for new British Museum energy centre
EDF subsidiary Dalkia will oversee M&E works on the British Musuem's new energy centre, which will cut carbon emissions by around 1,700 tonnes a year.
Trimble extends availability of ProjectSight into the European construction industry
Leading project management solution ProjectSight has now been localised for UK, Ireland and Benelux to bring AI-enabled efficiency to contractors of all sizes.
How CCPI is reshaping construction marketing
Although initially developed in response to safety concerns on product performance, CCPI's impact is being felt by marketing teams as much as by those in technical or compliance roles.
Bidding open for Homes England housing programme
Bidding is now open for the Homes England Social and Affordable Homes programme, helping to fund providers.
Bouygues sues DfE over framework contract edge-out
Bouygues is suing DfE for what they claim is an unfair result on their test for a framework, with a slim margin of just 0.13%.
Older construction workers could be key to resolving recruitment crisis
A new workforce model and report from Age Irrelevance and ProAge argues that older construction workers should take on more mentoring and educational roles to prevent a mass exodus from the workforce through retirement.