Raising the bar on fire safety in modular builds
As Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), makes clear – fire resistance and building safety are no longer just compliance matters; they are now defining measures of how the construction industry is judged.
Trimble makes it a hat-trick in Construction Computing Awards
Trimble celebrated a third year of being recognised at the Construction Computing Awards for its mobile application and structural engineering software.
Firm fined after construction worker dies following fall from height
A construction company has been fined £33,500 after a worker died from falling through an unprotected skylight opening at a domestic property in Farnborough.
British Assessment Bureau to rebrand as Amtivo in 2026
The British Assessment Bureau, part of the Amtivo Group, has announced it will rebrand as Amtivo by the end of 2026.
£1.3bn Regent Park development in Salford gets green light
Salford City Council has approved plans for a mixed-use neighbourhood on Regent Retail Park, bringing ten new buildings to the 130,000 sq ft space.
How could integrated digital planning tools tighten cost estimates in roadbuilding?
4D planning tools could improve control over costs and schedules for infrastructure - especially road building, writes Dan Ashton, programme and project services director at Proicere Digital.
Toppesfield Re-flow review: the surprise benefits of field operations software
Six years ago, Toppesfield chose Re-flow Field Management to unlock a digital flow of data between their sites and offices – and to put an end to waiting for documents to be delivered (and the frustration that caused).
Willmott Dixon announces revolutionary construction fire safety testing
Willmott Dixon has confirmed a new standardised and revolutionary construction fire safety testing for projects using CLT.
Barn converter loves his first foray into ‘easy to use’ three-part...
A Dorset-based business consultant with a raft of building conversions under his belt is converting a barn for his family to live in – and loving his first foray into the Actis Hybrid range.
Council to explore expanding solar panel use on public buildings
Mid Devon District Council will look into expanding solar panel installations on public buildings following successful results in reducing carbon emissions at three leisure centres.
IOSH reveal nearly half of workers risking construction safety shortcuts
IOSH has released concerning research finding many workers frequently take construction safety shortcuts while working at height.
The hidden costs of small conflicts in construction
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast (CAN), discusses how minor disagreements and disputes can add up in the long term.
Project management software: How project managers can securely harness AI
AI in project management technology is catching on, but security and staff skills are major sticking points, writes Capterra analyst David Jani.
AI data centre rush raises alarm over construction supply chain
Data centre developers worldwide are rapidly shifting their focus to the construction of facilities capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI) workloads – but experts are warning that the complex requirements of these new data centres may be outpacing supply chain preparedness.
Circularity: From talking point to everyday practice
The construction industry’s current linear model – extract, build, dispose – is no longer a sustainable operating model, says Geert Van Kelecom, sustainability manager at Equitone by Etex.
Removing the risk from construction marketing
BCM Agency explores how evidence-led thinking turns uncertainty into advantage for construction firms looking to upgrade marketing strategies.
Why construction hesitates — and how AMC Bridge delivers real AI...
When to leaping headfirst into adopting AI, some firms are understandably cautious- but risk missing out on the gains.
October 2025 construction PMI emphasises pre-budget jitters as industry activity continues...
The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 44.1 in October, down from 46.2 in September.
DfT lost over £2.7bn in cancelled UK transport projects
The latest National Audit Office (NAO) report on the Department for Transport has revealed major financial losses over the past two years following a series of project cancellations.
BESA releases building safety regime guidance to address common source of...
The Building Engineering Services Association has released guidance for an unaddressed part of hiring principal contractors.
RICS makes Autumn Budget recommendations for strength and growth
RICS has published a series of Autumn Budget recommendations designed to promote strength and growth in the construction industry.
Building a strong compliance culture: Steve Hoskin Construction
As regulations and client expectations evolve, Steve Hoskin Construction (SHC) has adapted its field management to meet new challenges and embrace technological opportunities—demonstrating how flexibility helps a growing contractor maintain quality while staying ahead of compliance demands.
Fire safety systems as the foundation of sustainable commercial buildings
A look at how modern construction practices, evolving fire risks and layered fire safety systems shape the resilience of today’s buildings
Scaling responsibly: How consultancies can grow while protecting quality and trust
Rob Hounsome of SLR Consulting discusses how contractors can responsibly and effectively scale up as their business grows.
Modular staging system: Why Oasis Live ‘25 might just change how...
For Oasis Live ‘25, Star Live designed, engineered and built a modular staging system that stretches an impressive 72m and carries over 100 tonnes of production.
Project Management Day: Deltek’s Bret Tushaus reflects on the ‘unsung heroes’...
Ahead of Project Management Day on Thursday 6 November, Bret Tushaus, vice president of Product Management at Deltek, looks back at the achievements of project managers, as well as how they can lead the next wave of innovation.