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The £20m housing package will support community-led housing, possibly similar to the housing seen here in Milton Keynes

Housing minister confirms £20m housing package

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed a £20m housing package to support local community-led developments.
The Building Safety Levy will charge a tax for every building needing a building control certificate

NFB bash Building Safety Levy

The National Federation of Builders has released a statement in the wake of announcements confirming the Building Safety Levy's policy.
For BW: Workplace Experts, the need for streamlined payment processes has become a priority as the business grew- and Payapps was the answer

Revolutionising payment processes in construction – How BW: Workplace Experts embraced...

The construction industry has long been plagued by inefficiencies in administrative and financial workflows. For BW: Workplace Experts, a leading player in the interior fit-out industry with an impressive portfolio of clients, the need for streamlined payment processes has become a priority as the business has grown.
The renewable technology partnership between SNIPEF and MCS will promote heat pumps

SNIPEF and MCS form renewable technology partnership for SPAY competition

SNIPEF and MCS have joined forces to promote renewable technologies, especially heat pumps, for the next SPAY competition.
Skanska's all-electric 105 Victoria Street development in central London is seeing the first UK use of Schindler's Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler RISE)

[VIDEO]Self-climbing robot Schindler RISE used to install lifts on Skanska site

Skanska's all-electric 105 Victoria Street development in central London is seeing the first UK use of Schindler's Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler RISE).
The Turner & Townsend construction report recommends that firms focus on their workforce in the face of the skills shortage

“Future-proof workforces,” says Turner & Townsend construction report

The latest Turner & Townsend construction report says firms should focus on consolidating, expanding, and upskilling their workforce.
The £600m skills package will support construction apprenticeships, among other aspects

Industry reactions to the £600m skills package

The £600m skills package was announced over the weekend, and industry experts have shared their thoughts on the matter.
Bulldozer loader uploading waste and debris into dump truck at construction site. building dismantling and construction waste disposal service. Aerial drone industrial background

Getting to grips with waste management in the construction industry

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
The Merton building has won a Secured by Design award

Merton development achieves Secured by Design award

A carbon neutral development in Merton has become the first in the area to achieve a Secured by Design (SBD) award.
The Nemetschek Group reported strong revenue growth of 17% to 19%, with continued high profitability expected in the financial year 2025

Nemetschek Group sees revenue grow to 19%, predicts continued growing profits...

The Nemetschek Group reported strong revenue growth of 17% to 19%, with continued high profitability expected in the financial year 2025.
The new FIDIC CEO will represent engineering consultancies globally

New FIDIC CEO appointed

Susanna Zammataro has been appointed as the new FIDIC CEO after serving as director general for the International Road Federation.
While the rise in take-up of domestic heat pumps is good news, the first port of call in the battle for net zero must always be improving a building's thermal fabric, says pan-European insulation specialist Actis

Thermal efficiency focus must be on fabric first, says Actis as...

While the rise in take-up of domestic heat pumps is good news, the first port of call in the battle for net zero must always be improving a building's thermal fabric, says pan-European insulation specialist Actis.
Pothole spending must now be proved by councils to keep investments

The Plan for Change will require councils to provide evidence of...

From today, Councils will be required to provide proof of pothole spending in annual reports, or forfeit a quarter of new investment.
Roadworks in King William Street in the City of London, representing the second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Open letter from Tier 1 construction professionals urge MPs to back...

The second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is due to take place today in the House of Commons and is expected to pass without resistance.
The construction skills package will invest £600m

New construction skills package worth £600m announced

A new construction skills package has been announced to boost the number of skilled roles in the construction industry.
Digitisation in construction can streamline processes

Digitisation in construction: From conception to project completion

Stuart Brown, managing director at KMS, and Andrew Knight, global data and tech lead at RICS, discuss digitisation in construction.
Young businessman examining model of construction project, representing digital twins

Demystifying digital twins of buildings

Everyone is talking about digital twins. But often there are still prejudices and reservations. Time to debunk some common myths about digital twins, to highlight real-world use cases and to demonstrate how this technology is shaping the future of real estate.
Concept rendering of the Nobu tower in Manchester

Robert De Niro’s Nobu tower to dominate Manchester skyline

The Nobu Tower, for Robert De Niro's Nobu Hospitality, is currently awaiting permission for construction to begin.
Great British Energy will be delivering solar panels to hospitals and schools, like the ones seen on this Swindon school

Great British Energy to put solar panels on schools and hospitals

Great British Energy have announced their first project to install solar panels on nearly 400 schools and hospitals.
Extra planning officers will capitalise on devolution of powers, say BPF

BPF calls for extra planning officers in wake of devolution announcements

The BPF is calling for extra planning officers and funding of the safety regulator to capitalise on devolution of powers.

Pride in the Job Best Practice Seminars 2025

Pride in the Job is the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry and a prestigious benchmark for exceptional site managers.
Planning applications Q4 2024 are down from the previous year, following a disappointing trend

7% decline in planning applications in Q4 2024

Data for planning applications in Q4 2024 has been published, detailing a disappointing drop from the previous year.
The “SuperHub” relied on SCIA Engineer software for the modelling and structural analysis of the load-bearing timber structure

Sustainable ‘SuperHub’ showcases exposed timber structure

The “SuperHub” is a futureproof and sustainably designed multifunctional building. In an iterative process, the structural engineers succeeded in realising the design aesthetics of the visible timber construction while ensuring stability. They relied on SCIA Engineer software for the modelling and structural analysis of the load-bearing structure.
Engineering, phone and a woman outdoor for planning, search or communication. African engineer person with technology in a city for construction site, project management or app for maintenance team

The Information Management Initiative: Why you should sign up

Better information management will help organisations deliver better whole-life outcomes while improving productivity, cutting costs and saving time, writes Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima
BIM training and new digital learning for the Japanese construction market

BIM training and new digital learning for the Japanese construction market

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
The RTPI awards for research excellence 2025 recognise academic excellence in planning

RTPI launches Awards for Research Excellence 2025

RTPI's awards for research excellence 2025 are now open for submissions, with two categories renamed in honour of passed members.