Planning, Building & Construction News

The fourth episode of Time to Talk interviews Lauren Harrison, who shares her experiences on poor mental health in the workplace.

The BPF have again urged the government to clarify their proposed raising of minimum EPC targets in new builds.

The Procurement Act 2023 comes into effect today, making changes to the process in an effort to streamline the process.

The year ahead will bring several key developments that will shape the trends for sustainability in 2025, writes Funmi Tijani of Tunley Environmental.

Ellie Jobes, HR director at commercial painting specialist Bagnalls, discusses the importance of embracing mental health support in the construction industry.

A new paper by Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures discusses issues with lithium fire safety and measures to minimise risk in the built environment.

As Northumbria University starts a collaborative project between academia and industry to further advance the  capabilities of 3D concrete printing, assistant professor of structural engineering Dr Mohammadali Rezazadeh believes the technology offers huge potential to meet housing demands while shaping a more sustainable future.

A new environmentally friendly mortar has been developed by Newcastle University, reducing heat loss and plastic waste.

Transport for London are undertaking a mobile charging construction vehicles trial, working on three sites in Kensington.

The construction industry plays a vital role in delivering the infrastructure that underpins UK economic activity and public services. The longstanding challenges the sector faces are well known; however, construction productivity  growth remains stubbornly stagnant. Richard Hipkiss,  development director for the Modular & Portable Building Association, considers if Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are part of the solution.

David Emery of the Supply Chain Sustainability School discusses his research into the effects of offsite construction on mental health and wellbeing.

The Passivhaus Trust has published numbers showing that 1% of all UK new homes are Passivhaus projects, with new targets being set. .

The Mineral Products Association has spoken out against the Environment Agency's new waste crime levy to tax compliant firms.

We need a level playing field for calculating carbon, says Jenny Smith-Andrews, head of marketing at H+H UK, as  she explores the complexities of sustainable construction.

The European Heat Pump Association has released data showing that UK heat pump sales have grown, while the European average has shrunk.

Smart infrastructure development harnesses the capabilities of quantum networked AI to revolutionise urban environments.

Octopus Energy and gs8 have announced the start of the construction of their zero bills housing development, Carpenter's Yard.

Convictions have been made in a case of Keltbray manager corruption as a demolition company makes bribes worth £600,000.