AI in project management: Building the future
AI adoption has surged among project managers, according to new research. Professor Adam Boddison OBE, chief executive of the Association for Project Management (APM), discusses the findings and why AI is increasingly becoming a trusted tool to support project delivery.
England’s largest NHS trust goes live with digital twin
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has gone live with a digital twin of six hospitals as part of its strategy to create a smart estate.
Construction Equipment Association board adds Chris Sleight
Chris Sleight, managing director of Off-Highway Research, has joined the board of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA)
Projects like mine, doing things I can do
Construction productivity has been stuck in neutral for decades, but change is possible. By learning from real projects and sharing what actually works on site, the industry can move past theory and into action. The message is simple: the best ideas often come from projects just like yours, writes Antony Impey MBE
Building quality homes in large quantities
David Campbell, chief operating officer at NHBC, discusses ambitious housing targets, maintaining quality while building large numbers of new homes and why skills might be the key to unlocking both.
The pragmatic path to smart buildings for existing estates
Lucas Cusack from Glider Technology explains why true value lies in the data, not the model.
Material Evolution’s low carbon cement wins National Innovation Award
Material Evolution (Mevo) has been named the National Innovation Award winner at the 2025 Constructing Excellence Awards, for its work in ultra-low carbon construction.
Nemetschek Group continues its strong and profitable growth in Q3 2025
Nemetschek Group continues its very strong and profitable growth in Q3 2025 and reconfirms its updated guidance for the full year 2025.
New report reveals Scotland’s potential to lead data centre development
According to a new analysis by planning and development consultancy Lichfields, Scotland has been identified as a key growth market for data centre development, driven by its renewable energy capacity, available land, and skilled workforce.
[VIDEO] Making DorTrak reports easy to read with Fireco
In the latest video guide from Fireco, senior commercial manager Alex shows you how to read your DorTrak report in the online portal.
New towns need decisive action to scale housing delivery
The New Towns Taskforce Report and government response represent welcome progress but bolder measures will be needed to ensure new towns provide a new model for delivering housing at scale, writes Mark Gauguier, partner at Farrer & Co.
The effect of Trump’s tariffs on the North American construction industry
Raphael McMahon examines the effect of tariffs on key materials and how rising costs are impacting the construction sector and will ultimately affect house prices.
HSE launches consultation on improving asbestos protections
The HSE is seeking views on proposals to enhance worker and public protection from asbestos exposure in a new consultation.
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.
Why early fire safety consultancy saves time, money – and lives
When you’re planning changes to a building, fire safety might not be the first thing on your mind. Yet the reality is that every alteration to the fabric of a building can have a direct impact on its fire safety strategy.
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.