Open letter sent to mayor regarding London housing delivery
The director of Boyer, James Cogan, has penned an open letter to Sadiq Khan addressing falling levels of London housing delivery.
Scheme launched to boost numbers of Scottish women in construction
Scottish women in construction are expected to receive a boost from the Circle Partnership's pilot programme in the country.
Road over HS2 Chipping Warden tunnel re-aligned and reopened
The HS2 Chipping Warden tunnel has reached an important milestone as the A361 is re-aligned and reopened for traffic.
CIOB investigates construction capacity in new report
Construction capacity is being held back in key areas, despite recent government reforms, says the latest CIOB report.
Preparing buildings for increasing wind loads
Lisa Stephens, Product Manager at ROCKWOOL® UK, explores the latest developments in wind load testing in the face of more extreme winter storms.
Actis welcomes call for ‘skill, baby, skill’ to support ‘build, baby,...
Insulation specialist Actis has backed a warning by the NHBC that ‘skill, baby, skill’ is required for the government to achieve its target to ‘build, baby, build’ 1.5 million homes by 2029.
BE Schools Trust launches built environment school resource pack
A new built environment school resource has been launched by the BE Schools Trust to raise awareness of the industry in young people.
Current delivery projections to only meet 1.5 million new homes target...
Lanpro analysis on government figures show that at current rates, only half of the 300,000 homes needed yearly to achieve the 1.5m new homes target will be delivered.
New collaboration to prioritise nature recovery in the built environment
A partnership between the Eden Project and BAM UK & Ireland will focus on prioritising nature recovery in the built environment.
Warm at work, cold at home: What makes home retrofit difficult?
Lucy Bruzzone, built environment lead at CISL, discusses the factors that makes home retrofit more difficult than office retrofit.
The Procurement Act 2023: what it means for housing associations and...
The Procurement Act 2023 represents more than just a legal framework: it is a shift in how the public sector works with delivery partners to achieve real outcomes for tenants and communities.
Outlook gloomy in latest Glenigan index report
Glenigan's October 2025 outlook reports declines across nearly every metric, with office starts the only major area of growth.
Revalidating competence in building control: BCIA president
Competence in building control is the topic of the BCIA president's statement, which encourages the profession to embrace reform.
Local Government Challenge review calls for urgent action to deliver housing
The 1.5M New Homes: Local Government Challenge campaign, has published its first annual review with the top 10 challenges for local councils.
British Property Federation launches Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Board
The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Board will promote the benefits of PBSA to residential housing targets.
FSi Promat launches single-sided fire stopping solution
FSi Promat has launched a range of tested single-sided fire stopping solutions, designed to support ease of installation alongside potential cost savings for projects that require access to an occupied building or destructive work to access the seal.
World’s first hydrogen digger deployed to Lower Thames Crossing
The world's first hydrogen digger to be deployed on site is at the Lower Thames Crossing, performing survey work on the Kent site.
Windsor builder sentenced after house collapse injures workers
A Windsor builder has received a suspended prison sentence after a roof collapse injured three workers and caused extensive damage to a home.
Equans to deliver online construction skills programme to tackle £21bn quality...
Funding has been given to Equans for their digital construction skills programme, which seeks to raise standards in skills and projects.
Built environment project management: The early warning signs of trouble
Managing projects in the built environment is both exciting and challenging. Even the best-planned projects can face unexpected issues, so spotting and addressing early warning signs is crucial for success.
Research finds closer ties needed in healthcare estate planning
Planning consultancy Lichfields has released the results of its research, finding that local plans for health facilities are consistently under-delivering. The report calls for stronger coordination in healthcare planning to bring local policy closer to national goals.
ECITB provide online decarbonisation resource for Welsh Water
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has created free e-learning content for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to support a net-zero transition.
From movie sets to medical sites, access is everywhere
Ian Streets from About Access discusses the unseen importance of accessibility in any part of the built environment.
The BIO4EEB Project: Sustainable insulation based on PLA foams
Manuel Asensio, researcher in Construction and Renewable Energy at AIMPLAS, discusses the benefits of the BIO4EEB project.
Vectorworks secures seven nominations at The Hammers 2025
From nominations for BIM innovation to Company of the Year, Vectorworks has been recognised for pushing boundaries in architecture and design technology.
Section 106 contracts putting 8,500 affordable homes at risk, say HBF
The Home Builders Federation has released a report into Section 106 contracts, finding that existing and planned affordable houses are at risk.