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New digital tool helps organisations navigate the Building Safety Act

digital tool has been launched that gives organisations tailored guidance on their likely obligations following the changes brought into force by the Building Safety Act.

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Construction of UK’s first robotic infection research laboratory completed in Liverpool

Developed by Tilbury Douglas, the Liverpool Accelerate Laboratory is the UK’s first high-security, automated category three infection research laboratory.

Uncertainty adds almost $2tr to global construction costs as delivery confidence falls

Confidence in the global construction sector has fallen sharply over the past year, as organisations battle escalating cost pressures, supply chain disruption and persistent geopolitical instability.

Infrastructure maintains lead in October Glenigan Construction Index

The October Glenigan Construction Index shows struggles for most sectors in the industry, but infrastructure remains a strong point.

Timber frame unlocks faster, cleaner homebuilding

Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager at West Fraser, explains how timber frame’s reliability and speed can help solve the housing crisis.

Research shows most and least popular construction apprenticeships

Research from Protectivity has shown which construction apprenticeships are the most popular and in which cities in the UK.

Your First Home scheme needs to be expanded to secondhand homes

New research has urged the government to expand its new Your First Home scheme to secondhand homes to prevent inflated prices of new-build homes.

Discussing inclusive housing on World Architecture Day

Today is World Architecture Day 2026, with the core theme this year being "Housing for All." Here, leading architects share their thoughts.

Construction retentions ban: What to review in your contracts

Proposed changes to construction retentions raise questions about cashflow, existing contracts and responsibility for defects. Find out more here.

Homes England and Liverpool sign Place Delivery Agreement

The Place Delivery Agreement between Homes England and Liverpool's Mayoral Authority will help boost delivery and regeneration.

Construction company fined over £100k after worker dies in fall from height

An Oxfordshire-based construction company has been fined £120,000 after a carpenter died from a fall from height while carrying out refurbishment work.

Get Britain Building: Better places, stronger communities, and a resilient economy

The government must invest now to Get Britain Building, supporting UK manufacturers, home builders, and local economies at a time when weak demand is driving factory closures and job losses across the construction supply chain.

Travis Perkins warns to prepare for cold-weather construction

Travis Perkins shares advice on how developers and contractors can prepare and handle cold-weather construction.

BIM handover: Write an information brief the operator can use

Useful BIM handover information starts with the needs of the people who will run the building, helping resolve gaps before completion.

Architectural Heritage Fund names 25 standout projects as part of 50th anniversary celebrations

The Architectural Heritage Fund has announced 25 standout projects for its 50th anniversary celebrations. This diverse selection spans the UK and shows what half a century of heritage-led regeneration looks like in practice.

The Building Safety Act is evolving in 2027 – Start preparing today

Nigel Thomas, national specification and projects sales manager at ABB Electrification, discusses changes coming to the Building Safety Act.

The Evolving Needs of UK Roads: Replacing patchwork with long-term planning

Paul Thompson, technical specification and sustainability manager at Wrekin Products, discusses the evolving needs of UK roads.

Building Safety Levy now in effect: Read reactions here

The Building Safety Levy is now in effect as of today (1 October 2026), and several thought leaders have shared their thoughts.

University of Cambridge framework transforms how construction productivity is measured and improved

A new framework from the University of Cambridge aims to help organisations unlock the value of data and use it to understand how construction productivity can be improved.

Grenfell Tower Inquiry: MHCLG case file sent to CPS

Evidence from the Metropolitan Police in their Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, confirms Angela Rayner.

Why digital transformation often fails in construction

Mark Green, founder and CEO of Change Rebellion, discusses why the biggest barrier to successful digital transformation in the built environment often isn't the technology, but the people expected to use it.

Heat pump handover: What to check before the first winter weather comes

When the first winter weather arrives, knowing which setting to change a heat pump to can matter as much as the equipment specification

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