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UKCW makes welcome return to Birmingham

UK Construction Week (UKCW) made a welcome return to the NEC in October, with a string of exclusive launches, a star-studded line-up of speakers, international pavilions from across the globe and a host of new features across three busy days

Activity-based design: The key to unlock new settlements?

Mike Axon, global director of transport at SLR, discusses the need to plan new towns around new standards to thrive. Read his insight here.

Build Warranty® debuts exciting new look for client and partner apps!

At Build Warranty®, we’re committed to providing our clients and partners with the best tools and resources to support their construction projects. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the latest version of LDI Tech® for our Build Warranty apps!

Industry reacts to 2024 Autumn budget

The 2024 Autumn budget has seen mixed reactions from experts within the construction industry. Read some of the key takeaways here.

The growing concern of cable theft: How you can protect your sites

Orbis protects describes the rise of cable theft and what risks are posed by the act. Read more about how to prevent the crime here.

Labour delivers their first Autumn Budget- but is construction being left behind?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the first Autumn Budget from a Labour Government in 14 years, stating her intention to 'restore economic stability' through increased investment and taxation.

Laing O’Rourke emission targets approved by SBTI

SBTI have approved Laing O'Rourke's emission targets after announcing an update to them. Read more about what this means for the Group here.

What to expect in the October Budget for UK construction

With the October Budget to be announced in detail on Wednesday, read here about what the construction industry can expect to see.

Reimagining England’s planning system

For years, England has grappled with a cycle of missed housing targets, a pattern that stems from a planning system that is no longer fit for purpose, argues Anthony Pollard, head of economics at Turley

How can the construction industry meet the Future Homes Standard regulations in 2025?

Darren York, director of EPS Trenchless Solutions, discusses the Future Homes Standard and meeting the requirements. Read what he shares here.

Build Warranty® makes a strong debut at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2024

In their debut appearance at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2024, Build Warranty® affirmed their place as market leader in the structural warranty sector.

CPA’s construction autumn forecast shows optimism

The Construction Product Association's construction autumn forecast tells of a returning optimism in the sector, find out why here.

Revisions to the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) are coming: How do businesses prepare?

Lars Rensing, the CEO of Protokol, a digital passport solutions provider, discusses the revisions to the EU's Construction Products Regulation and how businesses can prepare for the changes.

Sub-contractor insolvencies worst hit in industry

The construction industry remains the hardest hit for insolvencies, with sub-contractor insolvencies taking the most blows.

RTPI proposes route map for navigating housing targets

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is proposing a "route map" to help local authorities to more clearly navigate housing targets.

[VIDEO] World’s largest luffing cranes to work on Old Oak Common

The world's largest luffing cranes, Marr Contracting's M2480D, are set to work on HS2 to commence work on Old Oak Common station.

An ear to the ground: Re-flow discoveries at UK Construction Week

Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week.

£8bn of developer contributions sat in local authority accounts

New research by the Home Builders Federation shows that an estimated £8bn of developer contributions is sitting in local authority accounts.

Treasury likely to change debt rule for infrastructure projects

The treasury gave its largest hint yet on Friday that they will change their own debt rule, in order to borrow more money to fund infrastructure projects.

Labour must prioritise funding, say Pick Everard and Lichfields

A review of Labour's first 100 days in power has been published, with industry respondents saying prioritising funding is key.

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