Planning, Building & Construction News

The HBF have sent a letter to the chancellor of the exchequer concerning the Building Safety Levy and its impact on SME builders.

The local road repair backlog has reached nearly £17bn, according to the latest ALARM survey from the Asphalt Industry Alliance.

18 of the 25 brands under Aggregate Industries have rebranded to Holcim UK as part of a strategic shift

Clare Taylor, chair of BIM4Water and head of digital delivery at MWH Treatment, looks at the impact of digitalisation on people and new research being co-created with the Centre for People-Led Digitalisation  around digital technologies as an enabler of neuro-inclusion.

Don Mclean, CEO of IES, discusses the technologies that are transforming retrofitting efforts in the built environment.

Mayfield Park, the mixed-use development site near Manchester Piccadilly station, will offer nearly 900 homes and 325,000 square foot of office space.

Studio Tim Fu has revealed the 'world's first' fully AI-driven architectural project in Slovenia, developing six luxury villas on the Lake Bled Estate.

Joanne Kwan, senior research manager at CIRIA, discusses the issue of microplastics in construction and their effects on human health.

Digital material passports could transform the way the construction industry manages waste and reuse. Heather Evans, national head of sustainability at RLB, explains why we need them, some of the challenges of  incorporating them and the need for standardisation.

A recent National Audit Office (NAO) report paints a stark picture as to how the UK government deals with a  staggering building maintenance backlog exceeding £49bn, primarily concentrated in Ministry of Defence properties, schools and NHS buildings. This raises a critical question, writes Ryan Donoghue of AJ Digital, how can we effectively address this challenge and ensure the longevity and functionality of these vital public assets?

Dandara are now exclusively hiring telehandlers equipped with AI safety cameras to decrease risk of on-site incident.

The January 2025 ONS stats show that overall output has fallen for the second month running, marked by weather and a drop in new work.

Darwin Group have launched a modular operating theatre- "the first of its kind"- to help NHS organisations clear the elective backlog of 7.46m procedures.

The building information modelling (BIM) market in Japan is undergoing significant growth, driven by the region’s  passion for technological advancement in the construction industry

A new NBS guide to specification has been released, aimed at helping industry professionals write coherent safety specifications.

The World Cement Association's director, Emir Adiguzel, spoke in Athens yesterday and warned that cement costs would soon rise.

By investing in dedicated resources and leveraging its success across Europe, Kabandy is set to transform how cost consultants, quantity surveyors, general contractors, and BIM managers approach early-stage estimating—especially for those without BIM expertise.

Jane Goddard, managing director of building performance services and deputy CEO at BRE, outlines why waste management in the construction industry must evolve to meet the UK’s economic and environmental goals