Construction innovation to get a boost following creation of new expert...
A team of high-experienced individuals has been created at the Manufacturing Catapult with the aim of spearheading construction innovation
New home owners forced to sign non-disclosure agreements about poor builds
The Guardian has revealed some new home owners are being forced to sign gagging agreements with the NHBC preventing disclosure over poor builds
Construction equipment hire firm fined after a worker is killed
A Warwickshire-based construction equipment hire company has been prosecuted for safety failings following the death of an employee
AGD Equipment, based in Warwickshire, has received...
Smart buildings opportunities are being missed by EU countries
European countries are not ready to take advantage of the benefits smart buildings can offer, says new analysis
Facilities management Professional Standards updated to include BIM
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has updated its Professional Standards in response to the growing impact of BIM on the sector
Building inspections needed urgently on hundreds of public buildings
Architects are calling for urgent building inspections after concerns were raised about building standards following major defects at Edinburgh schools
JCB continues strong start to 2017 with £9m Nixon Hire deal
Plant equipment manufacturer JCB has won a £9m contract to supply a plant hire business with £9m worth of machinery
Online planning applications website gets revamp of it digital service
The Planning Portal, the online planning applications website, has launched a new website and improved its digital service
Construction output forecast to grow year on year between now and...
The latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association suggest construction output will see growth each year, reaching 2.2 per cent growth in 2019
Structural waterproofing training programme set out by PCA
The Property Care Association has laid out its structural waterproofing training programme for the year ahead to provide clarity for the sector
Offsite construction conference to be hosted by BRE
BRE is to host a conference in Watford tomorrow examining the role of offsite construction in the delivery of build-to-rent homes
Construction worker injury at Aberdeen development sees project halted
The fall of a construction worker saw work halted on a multimillion pound Morgan Sindall development in Aberdeen
Female construction workers are still lacking in the sector
A new report from AXA Business Insurance has called for more action to be undertaken recruit female construction workers into the industry
Highways construction safety to be tested using virtual reality app
A new virtual reality app has been developed by 3D Repo to ensure highways construction safety and train users to avoid onsite accidents
Recruitment shortage exacerbated by a fall in the number of EU...
A new report into the labour market has revealed the recruitment shortage of skilled workers could be due to a fall in the number of EU workers
Computer generated regeneration work showcased by Wrexham Council
Wrexham Council shows how development and improvement works on the Plas Madoc housing estate will look with computer generated regeneration video
Right to Build Expert Task Force launched to create affordable homes
A new task force to push Right to Build and the custom build housing sector aims create more affordable homes across the UK
Online planning applications bid won by the Planning Portal
The Planning Portal has won a contract to manage online planning applications for all 25 Welsh local planning authorities until 2021
Housing White Paper: Acceleration needed for brownfield development
Michael Lunn, Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Environmental Industries Commission answers what the Housing White Paper means for brownfield development
Workers’ rights challenged after freelance plumber wins landmark court case
A freelance plumber has won a legal battle against Pimlico Plumbers after the court deemed he was entitled to basic workers’ rights
Building awards recognise outstanding work in the construction industry
This year's CIBSE building awards rewarded firms delivering outstanding performances in the construction industry across the UK
Big data BIM: developing innovative solutions for the future
coBuilder outlines the role of big data in BIM and explain why it is not simply about using 3D modelling but about changing how companies approach projects
Construction conservation changes to end costly development delays
New measures put in place relating to the conservation of great crested newts should reduce the number of costly delays for developers
Hard Brexit could heighten the construction skills crisis
A new report examining the future of the rail industry has warned a ‘Hard Brexit’ could result in a major construction skills crisis in engineering
Further education course aims to attract young people into construction
Build UK and Collab Group have launched a new further education course aimed at providing the training needed to embark on a construction apprenticeship
Japanese knotweed ruling could have implications for landowners
Landowners are being urged to ensure they have plans in place to tackle Japanese knotweed after a court made a landmark ruling