Is Passivhaus in the UK going mainstream?
Passivhaus Trust co-director, Sarah Lewis, explores how Passivhaus in the UK is taking off in the country's quest for net zero.
UK Construction Week London returns with new ‘super event’ format
After celebrating its 10th anniversary last year, UK Construction Week London will come together with Futurebuild from 12–14 May at Excel London, creating the UK's largest event uniting the entire built environment.
The role of structural warranties in sustainable projects
Why durability, design-stage scrutiny and fewer exclusions matter more than ever when it comes to acquiring a sustainable structural warranty.
UK investor ‘very interested’ in takeover of British Steel
British investor Michael Flacks, one of the wealthiest investors in North West England real estate, is considering buying British Steel and combining it with an Italian steelworks to create one of Europe's largest metals groups.
Ireland’s premier MMC & industrialised construction event returns
MMC Ireland has announced the return of its flagship national conference on 5 March 2026 at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath. Bringing together the most influential voices in modern methods of construction, offsite manufacturing, digital delivery and the rapidly emerging industrialised construction movement.
Building materials manufacturer fined over £600,000 after worker crushed
A building materials manufacturer has been fined after Richard Ogunleye's legs were crushed in moving machinery in 2022.
National Highways chief executive announces step down
The National Highways chief executive, Nick Harris, has announced he will be stepping down from the role after five years.
Sustainability, skills and safety: the CIOB’s focus for 2026
The new CEO of the Chartered Institute of Building, Dr Victoria Hills, looks forward to what 2026 holds for the built environment.
Massive planning inspector recruitment drive begins
A planning inspector recruitment drive has been launched to boost numbers or planners in the face of pay and understaffing issues.
Unicycling builder turns chalet bungalow into object of desire with Actis...
Actis' hybrid insulation range has allowed the 'unicycling builder' in Kent to make a remarkable transformation of an old bungalow.
Re-flow client spotlight: QMS striving for sustainability in road marking
Re-flow shares another success story of a client they saved time and money, while also improving sustainable practices.
Phase 2 of the New Homes Accelerator launched
Delays holding back 125,000 new homes have already been cleared by the accelerator to date, and it is now looking to unlock further sites.
£2m of systematically stolen construction tools uncovered
Three Balfour Beatty subcontractor workers have been arrested for the reselling of stolen construction tools.
Council postpones decision on North Yorkshire fracking proposal
The postponed decision on the North Yorkshire fracking proposal has been welcomed by many, including environmental groups.
UK wide insulation panel recycling service launched
A new insulation panel recycling service has been launched by the GAP Group, bringing attention to the poor state of insulation disposal.
27 firms appointed to £500m social housing emerging disruptors framework
SHED 5, a social housing disruptor framework, has appointed 27 social housing firms to be part of its £500m package.
New year, new planning policy: The biggest driver for planning applications
Mark Furlonger, senior director at Ramboll, provides his perspective on the Government’s proposed overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework, examining how the changes aim to reduce delay, increase certainty and reshape the planning system.
Healthy buildings: Why is damp, condensation and mould still an issue,...
Damp, condensation and mould are unsightly aspects in a building, but did you know they are only ‘symptoms’ of a problem, and finding the root causes is key to rectifying them.
Winter weather acts as a reminder to focus on ‘fabric first’
This time of year acts as a reminder that the key to an energy-efficient home lies in prioritising the fabric of a building.
Waste heat from industry could be secret weapon to net zero,...
Capturing and reusing waste heat from industry could strengthen UK’s industrial competitiveness, as well as driving progress towards net zero.
Is your carbon strategy aligned with the concerns of national clients...
UK warming, ageing assets, tightening expectations, and shifting insurance signals will reshape risk and value in the years ahead.
UK heat pumps could bring in £22.5bn, say HPA UK
The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has released a report stating that UK heat pumps could boost the economy by over £10bn.
Government announces new affordable and social housing package
A new affordable and social housing package, tied in with the new Decent Homes Standard, has today been announced.
Tower crane strikes expose ‘perfect storm’, warns CPA
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said the tower crane operators dispute is driven by falling workloads and higher employment costs, which have stripped employers of the capacity to meet further pay demands.
HS2 Euston tunnel begins dig from Old Oak Common
The dig of the HS2 Euston tunnel has begun, with the first of two tunnel boring machines being launched from Old Oak Common station.
Why AI won’t fix fragmented building data – and what asset...
Asset owners are increasingly turning to AI to improve building performance, compliance and safety, yet many are finding that technology alone is not enough. This article will explore how fragmented building information undermines AI’s potential and the foundational steps asset owners must take before AI can succeed.