AI Execution Gap growing in construction- but huge leap ahead projected
A new IFS study has found a widening AI Execution Gap between AI deployment plans and employee skillsets, with 71% of construction and engineering organisations expecting at least half their workforce to require retraining or reskilling.
SFS isoweld®-B offers UK first advancement in flat roofing
The isoweld®-B, the latest innovation from SFS Group Fastening Technology, is a new battery-powered version of the proven isoweld® system. Designed as a game-changer for contractors, it leverages the manufacturer’s trusted induction technology along with specialised stress plates and fasteners to permanently secure waterproofing membranes to the roof deck.
Nomad property secures deposit protection for luxury apartment development
Nomad Property has secured a building warranty with deposit protection for luxury apartment development via J3 Advisory.
Housing developer levy funds fail to reach local communities due to...
The system designed to create new affordable housing and infrastructure through developer contributions via the housing developer levy is not working properly, according to a new report.
Industry leaders say next few years will be ‘transformational’ for UK...
The next few years are set to reshape UK house building, as leading figures from across the industry prepare to debate how the sector can meet ambitious housing targets, embrace innovation, ensure quality and deliver more sustainable homes.
Oxford United secures government approval for new stadium plans
The Secretary of State has decided not to call in Oxford United's new stadium planning application following approval from Cherwell District Council.
Construction output rises slightly as new work dips, ONS figures show
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the construction sector experienced modest growth in construction output in the three months to August 2025, but weakening momentum in new contracts.
Construction firm fined £1m after worker was fatally struck on North...
A construction company has been fined £1m after an employee was killed when he was struck by a reversing road-sweeper during road resurfacing works on Pemberton Road, North London.
“Widening gap” between adopters and non-adopters of construction AI
More than three-quarters of global construction decision-makers believe AI will become increasingly important in construction and infrastructure delivery over the next five years, but 1 in 5 do not currently use it at all, according to a new survey.
Birmingham makes £2.5bn regeneration plan to bring 12,000 new homes to...
A partnership between Birmingham City Council and Berkeley St Joseph will regenerate Ladywood, bringing new homes, jobs, improved council housing, and community benefits.
York builder praises healthy, easy handling, mess-free Actis Hybrid range
A York builder who has seen growing demand for loft conversions says using Actis Hybrid insulation and membranes helps him avoid mess and waste and work more efficiently.
Can AI really transform infrastructure?
AI can play a key role in realising the UK’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, writes Lydia Walpole, global senior director of performance at Bentley Systems.
ICW: Partnerships built on trust
In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.
ICW Group appoints new UK sales director to drive growth
ICW Group, a leading provider of A-rated structural warranties and building control services, has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Lloyd Williams as sales director UK, ICW Insurance Services.
Bentley Systems welcomes Cate Lochead as chief marketing officer
Cate Lochead brings marketing leadership in AI innovation and more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software to Bentley Systems in her new role as chief marketing officer.
Two companies fined £95k after worker fell through fragile rooflight
Two companies have been fined nearly £95,000 after a man fell through a fragile rooflight at a factory in Keighley, impaling his leg on machinery below.
Bentley Systems to embrace AI and user collaboration across infrastructure
Bentley Systems has unveiled a range of AI capabilities across its infrastructure engineering software applications and announced a new collaborative partnership with engineering firms and asset owners to develop the future of the technology
Tide secures UK’s first volumetric Gateway 2 approval for PBSA project
Volumetric developer Tide has secured Gateway 2 approval for its 424-bed purpose-built student accommodation development, The Green, in Southall, West London, the first volumetric scheme in the UK to do so.
Balancing complexity and technology: How AI is transforming trade compliance
Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy, global trade intelligence, Descartes, explains how AI can transform trade compliance.
Transforming legacy systems with Vantagepoint at Maynard Marks
Financial controller at Maynard Marks, Paul Gillies, explains the obstacles posed by legacy systems and why Deltek's Vantagepoint ERP software was the perfect fit.
J3 Advisory appointed to arrange latent defects cover for Cain and...
Cain and Olympian Homes have appointed J3 Advisory to arrange the latent defects insurance for St James House, a 28-storey redevelopment that will bring more than 590 student and co-living beds to Bristol and reshape the city’s skyline.
[VIDEO] HS2 celebrates final boring tunnel breakthrough
The 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine - named Elizabeth after the 19th century philanthropist Elizabeth Cadbury - was launched near the Warwickshire village of Water Orton in March 2024 and arrived at Washwood Heath yesterday morning(13 October).
Manchester City Council releases further land to deliver over 700 more...
A report going to the Council’s executive next week (Weds 15 October) details the next phase in an ongoing collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP) to deliver genuinely affordable homes across the city.
Last-minute Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments send shockwaves through industry
Ministers have sent a package of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill ahead of its final approval processes next month, empowering developers against permissions timing out.
![“[Criminals] are going after everybody - every business. It’s like trying every car door just to find one that isn’t locked”. These words were spoken at a recent cybersecurity meeting – and they’re a good reminder that businesses of any size across UK infrastructure are vulnerable to a potentially crippling attack from online criminals](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5655-Article-images-Cyber-security-August-2025-1200x630-03-696x365.png "Is your field operations software supporting you with cybersecurity?")
Is your field operations software supporting you with cybersecurity?
“[Criminals] are going after everybody - every business. It’s like trying every car door just to find one that isn’t locked”. These words were spoken at a recent cybersecurity meeting – and they’re a good reminder that businesses of any size across UK infrastructure are vulnerable to a potentially crippling attack from online criminals.
Framework provider delivers over £9m in indicative social value
Since 2017, LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has distributed a significant £1,695,892 across England, Scotland and Wales via its Community Benefit Fund.