Vectorworks acquires Morpholio, adding leading mobile design apps to its product...
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce it has acquired Morpholio, developer of the award-winning Morpholio Trace, Morpholio Board, and Morpholio Journal apps for iPad and iPhone.
Shortlist for RIBA South Awards revealed
The RIBA South Awards shortlist has been revealed with 13 projects. The winning projects will be considered for the National Awards.
The changing case for sustainability
The need to accelerate progress on climate change has never been more urgent, and yet strong headwinds over the past year have delivered a clear moment of risk to the transition, as the political landscape in the UK and internationally has shifted, writes Amanda Williams, head of environmental sustainability, CIOB.
MPBA: Leading the modular sector with a clear roadmap to net...
MPBA development director Richard Hipkiss explains how the new Roadmap to Net Zero was developed, why it matters and how it positions modular construction at the forefront of the UK’s low carbon future.
Northeye prison site handed to Homes England
Homes England has acquired the Northeye prison site from the Home Office, ready to begin redevelopment into new homes.
New professional designation launched for civil engineering surveyors
CICES and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have created a new professional designation for civil engineering surveyors, applicable worldwide.
Shortlist for 2026 RIBA West Midlands Awards revealed
Nine projects have made it to the shortlist for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) West Midlands Awards.
Eighth cohort of HBF’s Women into Home Building programme launched
The latest cohort of the Home Builders Federation's Women into Home Building initiative is open for applications.
2026 will be the year local AI emerges in AEC
As AI becomes infrastructure rather than novelty, expectations will shift toward systems that support custom training, respect data boundaries, preserve authorship and operate where design decisions are actually made, writes Roderick Bates of Chaos.
Gateway 3 delays leaving over 5000 new homes empty
A freedom of information (FOI) request submitted by law firm Irwin Mitchell identified 5,594 units currently unoccupied, with the longest case still waiting for approval after 550 days.
New RTPI research projects funded
Three new RTPI research projects have been awarded grants to further develop research into planning towns and communities.
RTPI releases report on building UK utopian towns
UK utopian towns are still possible for town planners, says a new report from the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Building safety’s next phase: Why Gateway 3 and the single regulator...
Following a flurry of building safety announcements at the end of 2025, Stephen Workman of AtkinsRéalis examines concerns over Gateway 3 and the longer-term structure of regulation.
Raising the profile of Passivhaus
Jon Bootland, chief executive of the Passivhaus Trust, shares key indicators that Passivhaus is a growing force in the UK.
What 2026 holds for the road-marking sector: RSMA Conference insights
The RSMA Annual Conference & Dinner took place on 5 February – a milestone year marking the association’s 50th anniversary.
Sukanya Rollinson joins Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI)
Structural Warranty and Bonds specialist provider Advantage has appointed Sukanya Rollinson as relationship manager, further strengthening its client engagement team as the business continues its strategic growth across the UK.
From targets to talent: Preparing the built environment for the future
To meet the scale and ambition of the government’s targets, we need people who are equipped with the right skills, supported by data and technology and driven by a shared sense of purpose, writes Andrew Reynolds, chief executive of RLB UK & Europe.
RIBA RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
The RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards shortlist contains six projects, the winners of which will be revealed later this year.
New Boost R Hybrid Roof brochure gives build-up examples and thermal...
As winter continues to bite, roofers, specifiers and builders battling to select an insulating roofing underlay which can cope with winter storms and cold weather may be interested in a new brochure produced by insulation specialist Actis.
HBF responds to Welsh housing estimate
The Home Builders Federation has responded to Welsh housing estimates which show a need to double current housing delivery.
Vectorworks takes best of show at ISE 2026 for LED Video...
Vectorworks, Inc. has earned a Best of Show Award at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2026) in the Digital Signage category for its LED Video Wall Tool, released in Vectorworks 2026.
ONS stats December 2025 reveal a whimpering end to the year
The ONS stats December 2025 show contractions in all but two sectors, and a rough close to the year and start of 2026.
3D printed house obtains Japanese government seismic approval
A cave-inspired home has become the first 2-storey 3D printed reinforced concrete house to obtain government approval under Japan’s stringent seismic design requirements.
Building safer outcomes, not just better buildings
Richard Harral, chief executive officer at the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), on the shift to competency-based systems for delivering safer outcomes in the built environment.
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland makes multi-million pound apprenticeship investment
Global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, SOCOTEC UK & Ireland, has announced it has invested approximately £2m in apprenticeships over the past five years – helping over 450 employees on programmes in the process.
Local Power Plan to fund £1bn of projects
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced a £1bn community energy investment for green projects.