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UK housebuilding viability at a 15 year low, according to HBF

UK housebuilding viability is at its lowest in 15 years due to decreasing confidence, approval rates, and increasing costs.

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AI alone won’t build construction resilience

Artificial intelligence can play a vital role in construction but it cannot replace strong planning and human expertise, writes Nick Gray, chief operating officer for the UK and Europe at Currie & Brown.
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New Single Construction Regulator Prospectus published

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has welcomed the publication of the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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Industry reacts to the new National Planning Policy Framework draft revision

The government has launched a consultation period on the latest draft revisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Strong contractor optimism about AI’s impact on construction industry

Nearly 9 out of 10 contractors believe AI will have a meaningful impact on construction, with many predicting extensive, industry-wide transformation.
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Construction firm fined after worker crushed

A construction company has been fined £100,000 after a steel-fixer suffered life-changing injuries when a newly built blockwork wall collapsed.
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FMB calls for more support for small house builders to achieve housing targets

The FMB Small House Builder’s Survey will be revealed tonight (16 December) at the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace.
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School for new £4bn town in Manchester gets green light

Government approval has been granted for a new secondary school as part of the Victoria North regeneration project.
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Property developer fined £45,000 for construction site failures

A Cheshire-based property developer has been fined £45,000 for health and safety failures at a Manchester construction site.
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How machine learning is helping architects design more sustainable cities

Emerging technologies like visualisation and rendering software powered by AI and machine learning enable architects to assess sustainability early in the design process, writes Dan Ring of Chaos.
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Planning Inspectorate workers to take industrial action over pay

Planning inspectors and professional staff at the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) are to begin industrial action following a dispute over pay and job evaluation.
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Construction industry outlook 2026: The trends shaping how contractors build, budget and deliver

Shanthi Rajan, CEO of Linarc, assesses the construction technology landscape as we head into the new year.
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Digital Construction Week 2026 opens call for speakers

The eleventh Digital Construction Week (DCW) is now inviting industry voices to speak at the 2026 event at Excel London on 3-4 June.
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Building with nature in mind: Why is it needed

The team at the Eden Project reflect on the importance of nature recovery, and building with nature in mind.
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Northern Irish construction company fined for unsafe asbestos removal

McGrath Building & Joinery Contracts Ltd, a Northern Irish construction company, has been fined £500 following unsafe asbestos removal.
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United Infrastructure to acquire John Wood Group

United Infrastructure will add to its power portfolio with the acquisition of UK transmission and distribution engineering business of John Wood Group.
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Latest ONS figures see construction output fall by 0.3%

The Office for National Statistics has reported a slow October for UK construction, with both total and monthly output on the decline.
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[VIDEO] Local planning inspector recruitment to begin in earnest in new year

The Planning Inspectorate will begin a recruitment drive for local planning inspectors in the new year to tackle the shortage.
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Nearly 100% recycled brick now available for retail at B&Q

B&Q are now selling the Kenoteq K-Briq, a nearly 100% recycled brick, supplying bricks to more environmentally conscious DIYers.
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Lords Committee deems Building Safety Regulator delays “unacceptable”

Inconsistent product standards, an ageing workforce and "unacceptable" delays at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) are some of the issues identified in a recent House of Lords Committee report.
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Construction debris accounted for 830 road incidents over nine months

A press release by National Highways has shown that construction debris has made up over 15% of their road incidents.
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Planning bodies urge councils to factor climate change in planning

The RTPI and the TCPA are urging local councils to factor in climate change in planning decisions for housing and other projects.

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