Uncertainty is damaging the Scottish building industry
Paul Mitchell of the Scottish Building Federation has written about how uncertainty is affecting the Scottish building industry.
UK Build to Rent must become mainstream, says LRG expert
Justine Edmonds of LRG has written a statement with her thoughts on the future of the UK Build to Rent sector.
UKGBC report shows focus on resilience in the built environment
The UK Green Building Council's (UKGBC) new report shows the industry is increasingly focused on resilience in the built environment.
Bridge Civil Engineering case study: innovating to prevent site delays
Re-Flow Field Management presents a case study of Bridge Civil Engineering being helped by Re-Flow's software and methods.
How AI is transforming the future of the built environment
Artificial Intelligence has been part of our technological landscape for years, but its capabilities are rapidly advancing. The construction industry, in particular, is witnessing unprecedented changes driven by AI, with technology being used in ways unimaginable just a year ago. Benedict Wallbank, partnerships and digital construction strategy manager at Trimble, discusses further.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust creates smart estate with digital twin
Indoor mapping is playing a central role in the modernisation of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s estates and facilities department.
FMB builder contract templates updated in wake of changed building standards
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) builder contract templates have been updated to reflect updated building standards.
Keep your EPCs valid and your buildings compliant with SOCOTEC
With the future of MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) under review and the EPC reform consultation now closed, there’s a lot of uncertainty around what’s next. But there are steps you can take now to stay compliant and protect your assets.
The Aarhus Convention in the UK: A frustrating hurdle or a...
Ben Standing, partner in planning and environment at Browne Jacobson, explores the benefits and challenges of the Aarhus Convention in the UK.
Work moves forward on HS2’s longest green tunnel
After the road has been re-aligned, work can continue on what will be HS2's longest green tunnel, the Greatworth tunnel.
Property Health App: Your shield against damp & mould
Say hello to the future of safer and healthier structures for those who live, work and learn in them. We are conducting Masterclass sessions to inform you of this process in detail.
AEC Technology Outlook 2026: Where is UK construction heading?
Bluebeam’s new AEC Technology Outlook 2026 surveys industry professionals around the world to uncover how the balance between control and innovation is shaping the next phase of transformation.
The all-seeing eye: Big Data’s strategic edge in UK T&D projects
Big Data analysis enables project teams to move from reactive problem-solving toward proactive risk prevention, writes Shubham Kadam of Burns & McDonnell.
Firms urged to be aware of upcoming asbestos regulation consultation
Clarke Willmott has released a statement urging construction firms to keep up with the upcoming HSE asbestos regulation consultation.
Majority of grey belt developments to be built on undeveloped green...
New research from the CPRE countryside charity has found that most grey belt developments are actually taking up untouched green belt land.
Young people to be encouraged into construction through government skill opportunities
Government skill opportunities have been announced to encourage young people not in education, employment, or training, into construction jobs.
Mental health: The hidden cost of late construction payments
Lyn Crozier, product specialist at Payapps, looks at the human impacts of late payments in the construction industry and underlines the importance of utilising technology to streamline the application for payment process to save time and money, and reduce mental strain.
Accelerating the UK’s AI readiness
In October, the Connected Places Catapult hosted a roundtable event at the House of Lords, chaired by Lord Timothy Clement-Jones CBE, to discuss how the UK can realise its ambitions to be a world leader in AI innovation.
UK mayoral funding package announced for homes and high streets
A new UK mayoral funding package is being allocated to six regions which are having new mayors instated to direct the funds.
UK roofer sentenced after ignoring and abusing HSE inspector
A UK roofer has been sentenced after ignoring a HSE prohibition for unsafe roofing work, and then abusing the inspector serving the notice.
Continued government construction skills support needed, says report
A new House of Commons committee report has examined the effectiveness of government construction skills support in tackling the skills crisis.
South Korean research fellows join Birmingham City University to accelerate smart...
Three early career researchers from South Korea are joining academics from Birmingham City University to drive next-generation urban innovation
The changing face of merchant relationships in 2025
Merchant relationships are evolving fast in 2025 — driven by tighter timelines, rising material pressures and the growing expectation that subcontractors should move quicker, smarter and with more visibility than ever before.
2026 World of Modular: Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Join global modular industry leaders and stakeholders from around the world in Las Vegas, 20–23 April.
November 2025 PMI drops to lowest since 2020
The November 2025 PMI paints a bleak picture of the previous month, with the sharpest drop for several sectors in over five years.
CIBSE ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’ conference explores policy insights...
CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance.