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UK heat pumps could bring in £22.5bn, say HPA UK

The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has released a report stating that UK heat pumps could boost the economy by over £10bn.

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Mott MacDonald to deliver technical advisory services for Sizewell C

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded Mott MacDonald a contract to deliver technical advisory services in support of government oversight of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast.
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Editor’s view: No, UK net zero will not cost £8 trillion

Matthew Brundrett, digital editor at PBC Today, investigates recent claims about UK net zero costs, and some of the wildly inflated claims.
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Mace Consult Market View reports surge in new orders in construction

Mace Consult has published its latest quarterly Market View on UK construction, highlighting that new orders increased by 9.8% in Q3 2025. On a rolling four-quarter basis, new orders are now at their highest level since Q2 2023.
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CPA winter forecast lowers expectations

The CPA winter forecast has been revised down to 1.7%, when the previous forecast was at 2.8%, reflecting the gloomy outlook for the year.
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Threads of change: The evolution and future of BIM

Simon Lewis, partner in the construction and engineering team at Womble Bond Dickinson, and nima senior vice-chair, reflects on the impact of BIM in construction.
Projects

Search on for Thames Water reservoir contractor

Bids for interest are open to find a Thames Water reservoir contractor to work on a project worth £5.7bn before VAT.
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Parliamentary report calls for fraud investigation into insulation scandal

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is calling for the Serious Fraud Office to conduct and investigation into the insulation scandal.
HR & Skills News

New English-language HVAC and energy efficiency Master’s launched by ZIGURAT

The global English edition of ZIGURAT's Master's in HVAC and energy efficiency will begin intake in November 2026.
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Holocaust Memorial to be built in London

The UK Holocaust Memorial Bill has been granted Royal Assent, allowing the London project to move forward after being proposed in 2021.
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Construction collapses: UK construction administrations in 2026

Learn more about the UK construction administrations throughout 2026, as tough conditions continue for businesses.
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BCIA responds to Government’s Warm Homes Plan

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) welcomes the Government’s Warm Homes Plan but is disappointed that the Plan includes no new policies or funding commitments to support the decarbonisation of non-domestic buildings.
Planning & Construction News

Government updates new build housing design guidance

The new build housing design guidance has been updated to reflect the needs of modern homeowners and climate change.
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New set of landscaping carbon reduction tools published

The Landscape Institute (LI) has released landscaping carbon reduction tools to ease the comparison and selection of low-carbon materials.
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World’s first bridge made with CO₂-neutral concrete revealed

Paebbl and Heijmans have unveiled a 'world first' showcase of a 7 metre pedestrian bridge, containing 75% circular raw materials, with no primary sand or gravel.
Building Control News

Nature crisis in construction highlighted by wildlife organisations

The nature crisis in construction is at risk of becoming a catastrophe if recommendations from the NRR are adopted.
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Industry welcomes Warm Homes Plan promise of £15bn for sustainable solutions

The ‘Warm Homes Plan’ will deliver £15bn of public investment, roll out upgrades to up to 5 million homes that could save them hundreds on energy bills and help to lift up to a million families out of fuel poverty by 2030.
Planning & Construction News

HBF report shows widening gap in UK home ownership

UK home ownership is facing ever increasing challenges according to a new HBF report, including affordability gaps and high deposit needs.
Planning & Construction News

Five hot topics for surveyors in spring 2026

Jen Lemen writes for PBC Today again, presenting the top five hot topics for surveyors as construction gets underway into 2026.
Projects

Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre regeneration gains £18.94m funding package

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s plans for the town centre include regenerating Ryecroft, Astley Place and the Midway car park, bringing 328 new homes, retail and businesses.
Construction Technology News

Identifying risks in construction with AI

Much of the talk around AI in construction has focused on anticipated productivity gains but arguably the greatest transformation could lie in how risk is identified, decisions are justified and responsibility is allocated, writes Mark Macaulay of Dentons.
Building Control News

Chinese embassy plans approved, despite security concerns

The UK government has approved controversial plans for the new Chinese embassy complex on the Royal Mint Court site near Tower Bridge.

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