Mace Consult picks up Zoe Price as Europe MD
Zoe Price was chief executive of ISG over the final six months before its collapse in September 2024.
Vectorworks takes top honour for Architectural Design Software at 2025 Construction...
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., is proud to announce that its flagship product, Vectorworks Architect, has been named Architectural Design Software of the Year at this year’s Construction Computing Awards. Additionally, OMI Architects received the Sustainability Project of the Year award for their work on the Havelock project, designed using Vectorworks Architect.
Retrofit: Bridging social and private rental for equitable standards
Combining tenure shift with retrofit could transform housing market weakness into an opportunity for systemic renewal, writes Becci Taylor, director and retrofit at scale business leader for UKIMEA at Arup.
FSi Promat to highlight the importance of fire safety compliance in...
Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat will highlight the vital role of compliance in ensuring fire safety in modern facade design at this year’s London Build event.
Build Warranty announced as headline sponsor for Gala Awards 2025
Build Warranty Group is proud to be the headline sponsor for the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Grand Gala Awards 2025—an event dedicated to celebrating innovation, leadership, and excellence across the built environment.
Are construction frameworks locking out SMEs?
Tim Barrett, chair of Construction Alliance North East discusses why SME contractors still struggle to win spots on construction frameworks.
Industry expert discusses their Autumn Budget construction wishlist
Tony Higson, CEO and managing director at Grayson, has written to PBC Today with his Autumn Budget construction wishlist.
Housing market in “crisis” according to government data
New data, analysed by Action on Empty Homes, details another rise in long-term empty homes, exacerbating the housing market crisis.
Robert De Niro attends Nobu Manchester groundbreaking ceremony
Formerly known as Viadux 2, the Nobu Manchester tower will include a hotel, restaurant and 450 apartments.
Nemetschek Group wins at Construction Computing Awards
The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O and media industries, celebrated another success at this year’s Construction Computing Awards – affectionately known as “The Hammers” – in London. Nemetschek brands ALLPLAN, Graphisoft, and Vectorworks were honoured for their outstanding products.
Can circularity in construction become a reality?
Kaziwe Kaulule, managing director of Holcim UK’s aggregates and CDM divisions, explains how further embracing circularity in construction is an essential step towards making sustainable building practices the industry standard.
Why procurement frameworks are essential for delivering warm and healthy homes...
Rory Evans of LHC explains why procurement frameworks speed up the delivery of safer, healthier and warmer homes.
New home registrations up for third consecutive quarter, reports NHBC
Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, show 30,643 new homes were registered to be built in Q3 2025, up 8% on Q3 2024 (28,304).
Heat pump subsidies to be cut in upcoming budget
Sources speaking to the Guardian indicated that heat pump subsidies will be cut back significantly in efforts to make savings for the government- but industry voices have warned it will only slow down the transition from gas boilers.
Network Rail launches new property development company
Platform4, Network Rail’s new property development company, is expected to deliver 40,000 new homes and over 10 million sq ft of commercial space over the next ten years.
Construction and infrastructure pipeline “starting to crack”
The UK's £530bn construction and infrastructure pipeline is starting to crack, with skills shortages, weak investment and chronic delivery delays bringing major projects grinding to a halt
Re-flow 1.9: Split BoQ into sections and boost operational control
Re-flow 1.9 delivers a new wave of practical enhancements designed to give field operations greater clarity, control, and efficiency. Building on feedback from real users and industry-wide challenges, this update strengthens the digital foundations relied on by teams across the UK and Ireland.
Morgan Sindall completes net zero primary school in Bushey
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the new Little Reddings Primary School in Bushey for the Department for Education (DfE).
AI potential “being wasted” in construction
The potential of AI to boost productivity in the construction industry is being wasted by a lack of literacy training to staff and policies...
United Infrastructure and University of Salford unite to retrofit UK houses
United Infrastructure and the University of Salford partner to retrofit a 1930s house at Salford's Energy House 2.0 facility.
Actis team discusses innovation, new technologies and sustainability
Marketing, innovation and management teams from Actis in France have been discussing next steps in the insulation specialist’s innovation journey with colleagues from the UK and Ireland at a meeting at its French HQ.
World-first design framework for elite women’s stadiums developed
The new guidelines provide a blueprint to plan, construct and retrofit stadiums that meet the specific needs of female players, staff and supporters. The initiative marks a significant shift from traditional football venue design, which has historically centred on the male game.
Building smarter: Making the case for industrialised construction in the UK
Zoe Metcalfe of AtkinsRéalis examines the role of Design for Manufacture and Assembly in meeting some of the UK’s biggest infrastructure and housing goals, while increasing certainty, improving safety and speeding up projects
Construction output ticks up 0.1% in Q3 despite housing fall
Total construction output edged up by 0.1% between July and September compared with the previous three months, although private housing fell, according to official...
Modernising heat networks: Why HIUs hold the key to efficiency upgrades
Upgrading old and inefficient Heat Interface Units is an investment in long-term efficiency and a low-carbon future, writes Charlie Mowbray of Ideal Heating
Building smarter, not slower: Why digital procurement is a necessity
In construction, speed and precision are everything. Projects live and die by their timelines and subcontractors are under constant pressure to balance cost, quality and delivery. Yet despite this, procurement – the very process that fuels every build – remains stuck in outdated habits.