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Vectorworks 2026 is now available, empowering designers to cut through busywork and focus on bringing their best ideas to life

Vectorworks 2026 Software Suite now available

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., is thrilled to announce the official release of Vectorworks 2026, empowering designers to cut through busywork and focus on bringing their best ideas to life.
The Van Elle profit report blames the BSA for delaying many projects

Van Elle profit report warns of shortfall, blames BSA

A new Van Elle profit report warns that the Building Safety Act has caused delays and damaged the company's profits.
Signage above the main entrance to departures at North Terminal, Gatwick Airport, London, UK, representing the Gatwick expansion plans

[VIDEO] Transport secretary signs consents for Gatwick expansion development

The Gatwick expansion plans will relocate the northern runway 12 metres north to allow dual runways operations.
Map of the A417 Missing Link

[VIDEO] New roundabout begins construction on A417 Missing Link project

National Highways are continuing work on the A417 Missing Link project, aiding in traffic issues in the area.
UK construction company insolvency rates are still high in the sector

Latest UK construction company insolvency stats revealed

The Insolvency Service's UK construction company insolvency stats show that rates are still high for the sector.
Social housing failures are taken serious by the RSH

Serious social housing failures found at Tandridge

The RSH has found serious social housing failures under Tandridge District Council, issuing a C4 grading and requiring improvement.
Aerial view of a large new housing development on the outskirts of a rural village in Essex, UK. The development was on once a Greenfield site, representing the New Towns programme

Built Environment Committee releases its preliminary findings on the New towns...

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has published its initial assessment on the New Towns programme, calling for a firmer vision with 'clear' leadership.
The CIOB sustainability conference brought together hundreds to discuss environmental issues

Calls for urgent action at CIOB sustainability conference

The CIOB sustainability conference saw more than 200 participants come together to discuss environmental crises.
Transforming project email management with intelligent filing and instant access is easy with Ideagen Mail Manager

Smart email control for AEC projects

As projects grow in scale and complexity, managing communication becomes a critical challenge. Transforming project email management with intelligent filing and instant access is easy with Ideagen.
Manager Inspection At Construction Site. Building And Engineering. Retha Swanepoel(not pictured), BIM & Design Systems team lead at Foster + Partners, discusses career highlights and predictions for the future of BIM

Insights into the future of BIM and digital delivery with Retha...

Retha Swanepoel, head of the BIM & Design Systems team and partner at Foster + Partners, discusses her career highlights and predictions for the future of BIM with Women in BIM (WIB).
How Vaughan Engineering Services have transformed subcontractor payment processes

Subcontractor payment processes: Digitising for efficiency and transparency

How Vaughan Engineering Services have transformed subcontractor payment processes.
Warehouse manager working on laptop while going through paperwork at lumber distribution department. Copy space.

The role of information management tools in achieving project harmony

Building effective SSoT systems isn’t just a manual task. It requires the right tools that simplify data centralisation, automate organisation and enhance accessibility. The AEC industry has historically been slow to adopt technology, but the shift is changing rapidly.
Construction remains to biggest barrier to UK net-zero targets

CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets

A new European Climate Neutrality Observatory report says that construction must double their efforts to hit UK net-zero targets.
Drone operated by construction worker on building site,flying with drone.

Construction drone market ‘to surpass $21.7bn by 2033’

The construction drone market is entering a high growth phase as infrastructure projects, smart cities and digital twin ecosystems demand faster, safer and more cost-efficient site management, according to new research
A child was injured by a falling pipe, and the company was fined by HSE

HSE fines construction company after child injured by falling pipe

Sage Homes Limited and its director were issued a fine by HSE after a child was injured by a falling pipe in 2021.
Christine Mullin, the new IES CEO

IES appoints new CEO in plan to boost international growth

A new IES CEO has been appointed as the current steps down to a non-executive director role, and the company turns its attention globally.
Hinkley Point C, nuclear power, Wood

Crane operators made redundant at Hinkley Point C

Thirty crane operators at Hinkley Point C have been issued redundancy notifications as parts of the site’s operations begin to be gradually scaled back.
If you’re considering upgrading your company’s field management processes – for example with better software – a well-put business case argument in favour of change might just help persuade those making the financial decisions

The business case for a civils and highways operations software upgrade

If you’re considering upgrading your company’s field management processes – for example with better software – a well-put business case argument in favour of change might just help persuade those making the financial decisions.
BEFA is a Construction industry leadership forum dedicated to furthering the built environment

UBE launches new construction industry leadership forum

The University of the Built Environment has launched the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA), a construction industry leadership forum.
Surveyors hot topics include changes to standards as detailed by Jen Lemen, co-founder of Property Elite

Five hot topics for surveyors in autumn 2025

Chartered Surveyor Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS examines key topics within construction that surveyors should be aware of.
Retrofit occupant education is the most important and least considered aspect of retrofit

Retrofit occupant education must take priority, say BSRIA

The BSRIA has released new research findings that most construction professionals are not prioritising retrofit occupant education.
Industrial technology concept. Communication network. INDUSTRY 4.0. Factory automation. Representing the use of AI in construction

Optimism high for AI in construction but skills shortages hold back...

Artificial intelligence presents the construction industry with both enormous potential and pressing challenges, according to a global report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
The UK built environment sector would outpace all other sectors

UK built environment sector outpaces all other sectors

A new report by NLA has revealed that the UK built environment makes up 24% of the nation’s total Gross Value Added (GVA).
Digital handover tools can improve the handover process and add real value for contractors, preventing costly mistakes

Digital handover tools: Avoiding costly mistakes

Digital handover tools can improve the handover process and add real value for contractors, preventing costly mistakes.
Ben Goodwin, the new CECA policy director

New CECA policy director appointed

Ben Goodwin has been appointed as the new CECA policy director, bringing 15 years of experience in the built and natural environment.
The £10m school retrofit is at Brunstane Primary School, Edinburgh

First phase of £10m school retrofit delivered

GRAHAM has completed the first phase of a £10m school retrofit at Brunstane Primary School, with scope for completion next year.