Northumberland CC given C4 for failing to meet social housing standards
Northumberland City Council has been granted a C4 grade, requiring improvement after falling short of social housing standards.
RIBA South West and Wessex Awards 2026 shortlist seventeen projects
All projects shortlisted for RIBA South West and Wessex Awards 2026 will be visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) appoints Head of Marketing
Structural Warranty and Bonds specialist provider Advantage has appointed industry expert Piers Durrant as Head of Marketing, a newly created role aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of expansion.
[VIDEO] Deck assembly completed for HS2 Coleshill viaducts
Deck assembly has been completed for four HS2 Coleshill viaducts, marking another step towards completion for the Delta junction.
Jennie Daly CBE appointed chair of the Future Homes Hub
Jennie Daly CBE, chief executive of Taylor Wimpey plc, has been appointed as the new chair of the Future Homes Hub.
Adjudication: The fast response to rising construction disputes
With construction insolvencies up over 50% in five years, commercial disputes in the sector are increasing rapidly. In this climate, adjudication remains one of the most effective tools to manage risk, protect cashflow and resolve disputes before projects derail. Construction litigation expert Mustafa Sidki of Thackray Williams explains the types of adjudication, when they are appropriate and the liabilities for different parties.
Decision due for massive NHS hospital framework winners
It is expected that the winners of the NHS hospital framework will be announced soon as part of the New Hospitals Programme.
The shift to UK‑aligned sustainability reporting – what subcontractors need to...
Re-flow explores what subcontractors need to prepare for as new standards come into effect on sustainability reporting.
SNIPEF say small businesses can’t afford UK apprenticeships
A new SNIPEF paper reveals that many firms cannot afford UK apprenticeships, in spite of the desire to hire.
Social housing could be key to offsite manufacturing rebound
A new Barbour forecast predicts that after several high profile collapses, the fortunes of offsite manufacturers could be on the rebound- with social housing the key.
Artificial Intelligence in UK construction: One year on
Ben Goodwin, director of policy & public affairs at the CECA, gives an overview of the state of AI in the UK construction industry.
Shortlist for RIBA East Awards 2026 announced
The RIBA East Awards 2026 shortlist has been announced with 18 projects all taken into consideration for progression.
The value of circular steel in modern construction
With low-carbon ambitions becoming a key focus in construction projects, Carles Rovira, CEO of 7 Steel UK, explores how circular, UK-made steel can support both net zero goals and more resilient supply chains.
Meet the Sustainability Dashboard: your ticket to live design insights
The Sustainability Dashboard, released with Vectorworks 2026, gives you instant, real-time insight into your project’s environmental performance so you can make confident decisions as your project progresses.
Study shows UK apprenticeships growing for first time in years
A new study by Protrade has shown that numbers of UK apprenticeships have grown for the first time since 2022.
New free ECITB drone course to make site operations safer
A new ECITB drone course will train experienced drone operators in navigating drones through complex industrial or construction sites.
Local Plans must improve support of energy storage and infrastructure delivery
In response to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Lichfields has set out an approach to plan-making aimed at improving alignment between planning, grid capacity and delivery timescales for energy infrastructure.
CIBSE conference sets benchmark for future building performance
CIBSE’s recent conference, Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?, brought together leading voices from across the building services and sustainability sectors.
Planners must prioritise climate resilience
The impacts of climate change can no longer be ignored. From flooded high streets and crumbling coastlines to grassland, woodland and crop fires and dangerously hot homes, the climate crisis is well and truly on our doorstep.
How SOCOTEC’s CDM services can give your project a competitive advantage
In the complex world of construction, safety isn’t just about hard hats and safety barriers on-site – it begins much earlier, during the design phase.
Gateway 2 backlog in 2026: Is the regime future-proof?
Li Yen Lim, managing associate in construction & engineering at Freeths, gives PBC Today an update on the BSR and the Gateway 2 backlog.
What lessons have been learned in year one of the Scottish...
Hamish Paterson, director and head of building surveying at Thomas & Adamson, has written an update on the Scottish Cladding programme.
UK and North America lead in embracing building data
The UK and North America are leading the way in embracing data in buildings – but maximising its use as a tangible driver of performance remains a “glass ceiling”, according to new study.
UK apprenticeship gap hits more than 14,000
A new report from DART Tool Group has shown that the UK apprenticeship gap is wider than ever with no sign of closing yet.
Awaab’s Law: A new chapter for social housing
Awaab’s Law, which imposes strict deadlines on social housing providers for investigating and resolving damp and mould hazards, is more than a compliance requirement but a major opportunity for landlords to provide healthier homes, stronger landlord-tenant relationships and sector-wide improvement, writes Joe Lloyd-Allen of Nuaire.
FSi Promat launches new EN tested fire stop system for curtain...
Passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat has launched a new slab edge fire stop system to protect buildings with a curtain walling facade from the rapid spread of fire.