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BSR makes record Gateway 2 decisions shortly before excision from HSE

The Health and Safety Executive has released an update on behalf of the Building Safety Regulator regarding Gateway 2 decisions.

Improved retrofit outcomes highlighted in new NRH report

A new report from the National Retrofit Hub has shown that using SMETER-HTC before projects can deliver improved retrofit outcomes.

National Timber Systems saved from administration

National Timber Systems has been bought by Premier Forest Products, saving 160 jobs as the company is pulled from administration.

Addressing the love/hate relationship with energy infrastructure

Dermot Scanlon, technical director - major infrastructure at Lanpro, discusses the effects of NIMBY-ism on building new energy infrastructure.

144th RICS president chosen for 2026

Nick is bringing around 30 years of experience to the role of president of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), having served as chair of the CBRE Middle East and North Africa Region.

A year in construction & engineering: On the brink of AI adoption

Kenny Ingram, VP of C&E and Chris Knight, global industry director, C&E, IFS explore why the construction industry is yet to embrace AI adoption- and the benefits it could be missing out on.

[VIDEO] Two key HS2 viaducts completed over Christmas

Two key HS2 viaducts near Water Orton have been completed, allowing work to begin over other major roads into the new year.

New Homes Week 2026 theme announced

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has announced the theme for New Homes Week 2026, with the 'Power to Move' taking centre stage.

Your top stories of 2025 on PBC Today

Building backlogs, bribery and business collapses- read more about this year's top ten stories on PBC Today.

Making scaffolding more sustainable

Shin Nakamura, President of one to ONE Holdings Pte. Ltd, explores how Japan is taking the international lead on making scaffolding more sustainable.

Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) upholds decision on Chinese excavator anti-dumping duties

After a request to reconsider imposing anti-dumping duties, the TRA is maintaining the decision on Chinese excavator anti-dumping duties.

House of Lords Committee report on high-risk buildings used CIOB evidence

The CIOB has revealed the evidence and recommendations it made to the House of Lords Committee's inquiry into the BSR's Gateway 2 delays.

NFB backs plans to build UK’s first new city in 50 years

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is backing plans to build the UK’s first city in over 50 years saying it will enable growth, help solve the housing crisis and create something as “well loved as the NHS”.

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.

Construction companies that couldn’t survive in 2025

Learn more about the construction companies that have fallen into administration after tough economic times in 2025.

Nature Restoration Fund established to improve environmental outcomes

Alongside the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, a Nature Restoration Fund has been established to protect the environment in housebuilding.

Are we missing the economic value of construction waste?

Rashmi Rungta, a PGD student at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, discusses the value of re-using waste in construction.

Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has entered into law with Royal Assent yesterday, lending some much needed certainty to the industry.

Collaboration, teamwork and 4D model construction

Major construction projects are getting harder to deliver. Programmes are more compressed, scopes are larger and more complex, the risk profile is harsher and clients expect fewer surprises. In that reality, how teams plan and work together becomes decisive, writes James Bowles.

Small UK housebuilders confident despite challenges, say FMB

A survey conducted by the Federation of Master Builders at the Winter Parliamentary Reception shows optimism among small UK housebuilders.

Morgan Sindall to deliver new £25m Endoscopy Unit at Newmarket Community Hospital

Morgan Sindall Construction’s Eastern Counties business has been appointed by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the £15m construction phase of a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit at Newmarket Community Hospital.

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