Uncertainty adds almost $2tr to global construction costs as delivery confidence...
Confidence in the global construction sector has fallen sharply over the past year, as organisations battle escalating cost pressures, supply chain disruption and persistent geopolitical instability.
El Niño predictions for 2027 make sustainable heat-reflecting insulation vital
Climate scientists predict El Niño will make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded, so using heat-reflecting insulation that doesn’t harm the environment is vital.
Registration opens for Digital Construction North 2026
Digital Construction North (DCN) returns to Manchester Central for its third year, bringing together professionals shaping the future.
Infrastructure maintains lead in October Glenigan Construction Index
The October Glenigan Construction Index shows struggles for most sectors in the industry, but infrastructure remains a strong point.
Timber frame unlocks faster, cleaner homebuilding
Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager at West Fraser, explains how timber frame’s reliability and speed can help solve the housing crisis.
Research shows most and least popular construction apprenticeships
Research from Protectivity has shown which construction apprenticeships are the most popular and in which cities in the UK.
Your First Home scheme needs to be expanded to secondhand homes
New research has urged the government to expand its new Your First Home scheme to secondhand homes to prevent inflated prices of new-build homes.
The construction technology adoption gap isn’t about technology
Girish Bhatia, founder & CEO, ConstructMind Technologies questions whether construction technology has changed the way the industry works.
Heritage site revamp needs to balance ups and downs of accessibility
Heritage sites must be made accessible without taking away the site's original features. About Access explores how we can do this.
The message that never arrives: communication, connection and who gets heard...
Amrin Majid, senior project manager with the Association for Project Management, discusses experiences of women in construction.
Discussing inclusive housing on World Architecture Day
Today is World Architecture Day 2026, with the core theme this year being "Housing for All." Here, leading architects share their thoughts.
Construction retentions ban: What to review in your contracts
Proposed changes to construction retentions raise questions about cashflow, existing contracts and responsibility for defects. Find out more here.
Homes England and Liverpool sign Place Delivery Agreement
The Place Delivery Agreement between Homes England and Liverpool's Mayoral Authority will help boost delivery and regeneration.
Construction company fined over £100k after worker dies in fall from...
An Oxfordshire-based construction company has been fined £120,000 after a carpenter died from a fall from height while carrying out refurbishment work.
Get Britain Building: Better places, stronger communities, and a resilient economy
The government must invest now to Get Britain Building, supporting UK manufacturers, home builders, and local economies at a time when weak demand is driving factory closures and job losses across the construction supply chain.
Evidence-based survey findings for damp and mould
Having surveyed in excess of 4,500 structures reported to be suffering from damp, condensation, mould or heat-related issues, Cornerstone Management Services Limited are keen to share its findings.
Travis Perkins warns to prepare for cold-weather construction
Travis Perkins shares advice on how developers and contractors can prepare and handle cold-weather construction.
SOCOTEC set to double Irish workforce by 2030 as part of...
The SOCOTEC Irish investment will see a doubling in workforce over the next four years as well as the launching of a new website.
HS2 Westbury Viaduct completed
The HS2 Westbury Viaduct has been completed, ready to carry HS2 trains over the River Great Ouse floodplain, near Brackley.
BIM handover: Write an information brief the operator can use
Useful BIM handover information starts with the needs of the people who will run the building, helping resolve gaps before completion.
Architectural Heritage Fund names 25 standout projects as part of 50th...
The Architectural Heritage Fund has announced 25 standout projects for its 50th anniversary celebrations. This diverse selection spans the UK and shows what half a century of heritage-led regeneration looks like in practice.
The Building Safety Act is evolving in 2027 – Start preparing...
Nigel Thomas, national specification and projects sales manager at ABB Electrification, discusses changes coming to the Building Safety Act.
Looking beyond construction: Rethinking retrofit’s workforce
Alex Fellowes-Freeman, NHDG chair, argues the sector needs to rethink how it develops, supports and retains its people, while becoming more open to skills and experience beyond retrofit.
Glider and Virtual Helpdesk join forces to bring Asset Intelligence into...
The partnership brings together Glider's Asset Intelligence discipline with VHD's established facilities and asset management platform.
Industry backs landmark BCIA Awards 2027
Leading names from across the building controls and automation sector have come together to support the BCIA Awards 2027 as the prestigious industry event approaches its 20th anniversary.
The Evolving Needs of UK Roads: Replacing patchwork with long-term planning
Paul Thompson, technical specification and sustainability manager at Wrekin Products, discusses the evolving needs of UK roads.