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NHBC announces Louise Minchin and Deborah Meaden for its new BEYOND ‘25 LIVE event

NHBC has announced renowned broadcaster, journalist and author Louise Minchin as its host for its upcoming BEYOND ‘25 LIVE event in March, with entrepreneur Deborah Meaden as a keynote speaker.

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The rise of biogenic construction: How nature-inspired design is changing civil engineering

Nature-inspired design is revolutionising civil engineering with sustainable, eco-friendly structures—discover how this innovation is transforming our built environment.

New road demand skyrocketed in past few years, say HBF

The HBF have released a new report detailing new road demand among local authorities, and the discrepancies between demand and delivery.

Reshaping project management in 2025: Trends and innovations to watch

Professor Adam Boddison OBE, chief executive of the Association for Project Management (APM) looks at the key trends in project management in 2025.

Building for the future: Key strategies for construction in 2025

Despite continuing to face challenges such as rising costs, skill shortages and supply chain issues, 2025 marks a pivotal year for construction to advance towards net zero goals, increase innovation and boost efficiency. But what strategies need to be prioritised to maintain momentum and take a step towards a more sustainable, efficient and resilient future?

The cost of sustainability in the UK housebuilding market: Lessons from Belgium

Insights from the Belgian housing market, as analysed in the paper 'The Cost of Sustainability in the Construction Sector – The Case of Family Houses in Belgium' by Douhard & Van Pottelsberghe (2023), provide valuable lessons for the UK housebuilding industry.

Construction closures swallow half of new companies

Data acquired from Companies House has shown that construction closures affect half of new companies in the last five years.

Industry reactions to recent UK construction announcements

Several UK construction announcements have been made by the government this week, here we've collected key industry reactions.

Nomad property secures deposit protection for luxury apartment development

Nomad Property has secured a building warranty with deposit protection for luxury apartment development via J3 Advisory.

Details of new towns plan revealed

Today PM Keir Starmer has announced further details for the planned new towns across England, boosting the number of houses in the country.

ONS stats Q4 2024 show drop in monthly output

The latest ONS stats for Q4 2024 reveal some minor growth and falls, reflecting a very modest start to 2025.

Angela Rayner announces government social housing boost

Angela Rayner has today announced a cash injection of £350m in a government social housing boost, as well as more restrictions for landlords.

High borrowing costs predicted in AtkinsRéalis tender price inflation

The latest AtkinsRéalis tender price inflation forecast predicts borrowing costs to remain high amidst uncertainty.

Shaping the built environment: BCM Agency brings award-winning marketing expertise to Futurebuild 2025

As Futurebuild 2025 approaches, BCM Agency is preparing to make an impact at Stand C30 from 4-6 March at ExCel, London.

2024 house building on par with 2023 as developers increase activity in private sector

The latest figures from NHBC indicate that house building remains on a slightly muted but overall steady keel, with completions dulled but regional increases noted outside of London.

Four government road schemes to improve journey times

Four government road schemes have been approved, worth £90m, to reduce journey times in key areas of England.

Beyond housing: Building successful New Towns

Infrastructure considerations must remain front-of-mind for New Town planners, write Stefanie O’Gorman and Rebecca Dillon-Robinson of Ramboll

UPDATE: Grenfell Tower demolition confirmed by Angela Rayner

News of the planned Grenfell Tower demolition have been met with both support and outrage from different groups.

Vast majority of projects side-step Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Research from TerraQuest show that the majority of planning applications claim to be exempt from Biodiversity Net Gain laws.

Responsible construction matters more than ever this year

Nick Smith, head of sustainability and regulation at Constructionline, discusses prominent themes for responsible construction in 2025.

How biomaterials are redefining the concept of sustainable design

Discover the impact of biomaterials on the future of sustainable design, offering eco-friendly alternatives and challenging traditional practices.

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