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UK roofer sentenced after ignoring and abusing HSE inspector

A UK roofer has been sentenced after ignoring a HSE prohibition for unsafe roofing work, and then abusing the inspector serving the notice.

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FMB calls for more support for workers with disabilities in construction

On World Disability Day, the Federation of Master Builders are calling for more inclusivity for workers with disabilities in construction.
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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.
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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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While Irish housing shortage worsens, many offices stand empty

The Chartered Institute of Building has released new research finding that the Irish housing shortage could be aided via office conversions.
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Homes England infrastructure grant worth £23m to regenerate London

A new Homes England infrastructure grant has been awarded to Transport for London to support up to 30,000 new homes in London.
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[VIDEO]Government launches new online appeal service for local planning authorities

The Planning Inspectorate has announced that the new online appeals service is now available to all local planning authorities (LPAs) in England.
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How digital tools can help social landlords meet Awaab’s Law

Ben Wallbank, digital strategy and partnerships manager EMEA at Trimble, explains why the compliance challenge is as much about data as it is about maintenance and how digital technology can help housing providers stay in line with Awaab's Law.
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The construction industry must step up to tackle the mental health crisis amongst self-employed workers

Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Seddon Construction, shares why mental health in construction is particularly difficult for self-employed workers.
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Manchester town hall refurbishment to cost another £95m

The Manchester town hall refurbishment has been delayed again to 2027, with an extra £95m added to the budget.
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Building safety backlog cut down as BSR attempts to keep promise

The building safety backlog of Gateway 2 applications has been slashed significantly, due to the BSR's new Fast Track Process.
Projects

JP Morgan reveals plans for biggest office building in London

JP Morgan's new Canary Wharf HQ would house 12,000 staff and be the biggest office building in London, for around £3bn.
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Plans for £160m Glasgow Chinatown redevelopment unveiled

Plans for a redevelopment of the Glasgow Chinatown shopping centre have been revealed with a £160m investment.
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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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Research finds AI in modular buildings can drastically cut energy waste

New research has discovered that using AI in modular buildings can reduce user-driven energy waste by up to 87%.
Building Control News

SME firms “overwhelmed” by building safety act, say BESA

The BESA spoke at the London Build Expo and used research to highlight the struggles SME firms face with the Building Safety Act.
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New interim Planning Inspectorate chief executive announced

A new interim Planning Inspectorate chief executive has been announced in Graham Stallwood, until a new permanent replacement is found.
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Building a strong AI blueprint starts with smarter questions

Generative AI should augment, not replace, human decision-making - but it can only do so with the right blueprint, writes Gaku Ueda, CEO of Mode.
Planning & Construction News

Autumn Budget 2025: “Getting spades in the ground and cranes in the sky”

The much anticipated Autumn 2025 Budget has been announced- read more about what it means for UK construction here.
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[VIDEO] Heathrow’s third runway plan wins out over Arora

The Department for Transport has chosen the more expensive proposal for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, selecting the airport's own £33bn plan over the Arora Group, which was expected to cost slightly over £25bn.
Building Control News

Oldest residential tower in Edinburgh faces £20m remediation works- or demolition

At 73 years old, Westfield Court is the oldest residential tower in Edinburgh- but is now facing a vote from the Council on remediation or demolition.
Health & Safety News

Company fined over £16,000 after employee fell from height

A company has been fined £16,650 after one of their workers fell from height through an unprotected skylight opening.

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