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Accelerator programme to help deploy AI solutions in UK construction

Digital Catapult’s intervention in the construction industry will address key challenges by convening capabilities with the three industry leaders and ten innovators on deploying AI solutions.

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Modular Building Institute (MBI)

As the international trade association for modular construction, the Modular Building Institute's mission is to expand the use of offsite construction through innovation and education.

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Homes England funding hundreds of new homes

Homes England funding, in partnership with HSBC, has been given to Wyatt Homes through the Homes England Home Building Fund.

Hydrogen fuel in construction endorsed by Wates

Wates are trialling hydrogen fuel in construction through using a JCB hydrogen generator at a worksite near Wolverhampton.

Research shows over 12m home EPC ratings need improvements

Research from Eurocell shows that an alarmingly high percentage of homes will need home EPC rating improvements before 2050.

Hydrogen skills framework launched to foster skill growth

The HSA has launched a hydrogen skills framework in a bid to support training of new staff and tackle challenges faced by the sector.

Home Quality Mark joins BREEAM product range as BRE strengthens green certification for new build homes

BRE’s Home Quality Mark (HQM) will become ‘BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential’ on 16 April 2025, retaining HQM’s residential and quality focus, but simplifying the BREEAM product range and certification in the new build sector.

Glenigan April 2025 report details first effects of US tariffs

The Glenigan April 2025 report shows a decline in project starts for major and minor projects, and a gloomy future regarding tariffs.

Forterra recycling brick waste into calcined clay as cement alternative

Forterra has teamed up with Swedish mining company LKAB Minerals reusing manufacturing waste by recycling crushed brick waste into calcined clay as a low-carbon alternative to cement.

Is the 1.5m Labour new homes target realistic?

Tim Foreman, managing director of land and new homes at LRG, and Lawrence Turner, director at Boyer, the Labour new homes target.

Why use Modern Methods of Construction?

Tim Barrett, chair of Construction Alliance North East, discusses the benefits brought by Modern Methods of Construction.

RICS calls on members to respond to the Financial Crime Standard

RICS is asking its members to respond to a consultation on a revision to their Financial Crime Standard, tackling new avenues for the crime.

UK’s first carbon capture-enabled cement works secures planning permission

Planning permission was received from the Welsh Government for the UK's first carbon capture-enabled cement works – five months ahead of schedule.

Largest Homes England housing development site acquired

A Homes England development site in Warrington has been acquired by the agency, the largest acquisition to date.

Robert De Niro tower granted planning permission

The Nobu Tower has been granted planning permission and is expected to begin on site construction later this year.

First HS2 anti-sonic boom tunnel completed

Extensions have been added to the Chiltern Tunnel to prevent sonic booms as the train travels over 200mph from the entrance.

RICS property survey March 2025 shows little growth

The RICS property survey March 2025 shows little growth as the line remains flat throughout most of the UK.

ONS stats February 2025 shows mild growth for industry

ONS stats February 2025 show a monthly growth in construction output, but a flat line for quarterly output.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport receives government support to reopen

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to receive a £30m investment as the government backs the mayor's plans to reopen the hub.

CIC housing target inquiry calls for evidence

A new CIC housing target inquiry has been launched with calls for evidence regarding the question around the 1.5m new homes target.

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