Reducing costs and unplanned downtime in temporary traffic-light management
Temporary traffic lights keep the network moving during works, but they also create avoidable operational cost and downtime, and the risk of service level breaches.
Housing Committee finds that social housing conditions barely improved since the...
Raising the standard of social homes in England is essential given the progress at bringing homes up to a minimum standard has almost ground to a halt, says the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee in a report published today.
R&R Client Board recommend beginning of £3bn parliament restoration
The Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Client Board has released a report recommending MPs decide on how to start the £3bn parliament restoration.
Portal extensions completed on HS2’s longest tunnel
HS2's longest tunnel has seen the installation of porous portals at each end, removing the possibility of a sonic boom from passing trains.
Are retrofit skills and workforce growth on track?
Without fundamental changes to improve the skills gap, the retrofit sector is in serious danger of not fulfilling its role in net zero targets by 2050, warns Stephen Tracey, chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group’s Green Skills Working Group and divisional manager for net zero carbon retrofit at Wates Group.
CIOB: Systems, not siloes, from next devolved governments in Scotland and...
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has released their manifestos for the Scottish and Welsh government's construction futures.
MPBA membership: Join forces to deliver greater impact and shared success
In a fast-moving and competitive market, technical excellence alone is not enough. Businesses also need credibility, connections and influence. MPBA membership delivers all three. Chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses why membership matters.
GeoEnergy Design: Trusted low-carbon heating and cooling systems
GeoEnergy Design (GED) is a pioneering engineering practice specialising in high-performance, low-carbon heating and cooling systems. Built on decades of experience with more than 500 MW of heat pump assets designed, installed, commissioned, maintained and continuously optimised.
Clean energy jobs and construction’s crossroads: A moment the UK cannot...
With the energy transition now firmly embedded in national policy, net zero must be understood not simply as an environmental imperative but as a central pillar of economic growth and industrial strategy. According to David Woon, head of net zero engineering and operations at Ennovus Solutions, the coming years represent a defining moment for the UK’s workforce, infrastructure and long-term competitiveness.
Greater Cambridge regeneration body to be launched
The government has announced intent to create a Greater Cambridge regeneration body to spearhead the development of thousands of new homes.
January 2026 PMI shows a slowing of decline for the industry
S&P Global's UK construction January 2026 PMI show that although decline continues, the rate has slowed considerably.
Julia Prescot CBE named as chair of NISTA Council
The new chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) served as deputy chair on the National Infrastructure Commission, which became part of NISTA in April 2025.
Digital twin reveals where buildings emit the most carbon
A university research project has developed a comprehensive, design-stage methodology for accurately identifying and prioritising carbon emission reduction strategies across the entire building life cycle by integrating BIM with life cycle assessment.
TDBL nonut® follows Golden Thread for BSA Compliance
As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time, enabling fast and efficient installation.
New government transport hub to be built in West Midlands
A new government transport hub is to be built in the West Midlands, the Transport and Infrastructure Campus.
How “central heating for cities” is helping keep thousands warm in...
District heat networks should not be overlooked, writes Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHCPG.
Explaining UK construction rule changes in 2026
Travis Perkins, a builder's merchant, has published guidance on upcoming UK construction rule changes, including the Building Safety Levy.
New Advanced Nuclear Framework to power AI
The UK's new Advanced Nuclear Framework is a first-of-its-kind, bringing in new investment to build new nuclear power stations.
NHBC reports 11% year-on-year growth in UK new home registrations
Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, show 115,350 new homes were registered to be built in 2025, up 11% on 2024 (103,669).
Number of UK construction companies in ‘critical’ distress rises by almost...
Begbies Traynor Group (BTG) found in that the number of construction businesses experiencing 'critical' distress had increased year-on-year by 46.1%.
Why plugging the construction skills gap should be the industry’s number...
The construction skills gap should be the industry's first order of business in 2026, writes Sara Roberts of Kingdom Academy.
Global construction costs are set to increase by 2.4% in 2026,...
The latest report from Currie & Brown has predicted that most global markets will see cost increases between 2% and 6%, with a 3.6% cost increase projected for the UK- but uncertainty is holding the market back.
HBF report shows energy-efficient housing can save over £400 per year
A new paper from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), with Octopus Energy, has shown the benefits of new build energy-efficient housing.
FMB Cymru releases The Builders’ Manifesto for Wales 2026
FMB Cymru has released The Builders' Manifesto for Wales 2026, ahead of the manifesto's official launch at the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) tomorrow.
Contractor jailed for 12 months after ‘kind-hearted teen’ died during demolition...
19-year-old Thomas Neate, known as Tom, died several weeks after falling through a garage roof whilst removing tiles in 2023.
UK planning reforms won’t deliver on targets, say Propertymark
UK planning reforms are the subject of Propertymark's latest paper, which states that they alone will not be enough to achieve housing targets.