Jun 3, 2026 | Health and Safety, Laws and Policies, News, Social Value, Supply Chain
New research has revealed that more than three-quarters (76%) of UK tradespeople have been targeted by tool thieves. The study, commissioned by Trade Direct Insurance found that tradespeople are most commonly being targeted at their workshop (27%), having their van...
May 7, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Laws and Policies, News, Projects, Social Value, Sustainability
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has secured a hat trick of planning permissions across the South East, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of much-needed new homes across the region. Across three newly approved schemes in Essex, Oxfordshire and...
Apr 29, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Laws and Policies, News, Social Value, Sustainability, Technology and innovation
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and The Retrofit Academy (TRA), are partnering to help RICS members develop critical retrofit skills across the UK. At the heart of the partnership is access to UK Government-backed Warm Homes Skills funding,...
Apr 22, 2026 | Health and Safety, Laws and Policies, News, Social Value, Uncategorized, Women in Construction
The construction industry is undergoing a period of transformation, yet workplace culture remains one of the most persistent barriers to inclusion and progression. While initiatives have focused on improving representation, evidence suggests that deeper cultural...
Apr 20, 2026 | Laws and Policies, News, Social Value, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology and innovation
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the launch of the Coalition for Life Cycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting (CLEAR); a global initiative designed to harmonise the measurement and reporting of whole-life carbon emissions across...
Apr 13, 2026 | Health and Safety, Laws and Policies, News, Social Value, Technology and innovation, Women in Construction
Design & Build UK is proud to support the launch of a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Construction online assured course, developed in collaboration with NOCN Group and Women in Construction. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening...