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Residents and visitors encouraged to become Forest Guardians and help protect the New Forest from litter
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is encouraging residents and visitors to become Forest Guardians through its Look Out For Our Forest (#LOFOF)...
Developer donates £1,000 to south west cancer charity
One of the south-west’s largest housebuilders has given its backing to a testicular cancer charity based in the region. Persimmon Homes has donated...
Railpen secures planning consent for 145,000 SQ FT Phase 2 of High Wycombe X following major pre-lets
Railpen, manager of the around £36bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has secured planning consent for Phase 2 of High Wycombe...
G F Tomlinson strengthens growth strategy with business development appointment
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has bolstered its team with the appointment of Glenn Slater as Business Development Manager. Glenn joins G F...
Glencar Completes Martland Park Development in Wigan
A 101,805 sq ft BREEAM Excellent industrial and logistics facility delivered for Hillwood UK at Martland Park, Wigan. August 2026 Glencar has...
Developer donation for Didcot youth charity
One of the housebuilders behind the major Valley Park development in Didcot has lent a helping hand to a local youth club in the town. Persimmon...
Major housebuilder hosting affordability events in Wiltshire and Oxfordshire
One of the country’s largest developers are hosting events across its sites to get first-time buyers on the housing ladder and help families upsize...
800 more homes for local people in Stroud
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has secured outline planning permission for 796 new homes in Cam, Stroud following a successful appeal to the Planning...
Reclaiming Clinical Space Through Modular Construction
When Southmead Hospital needed to reclaim clinical space without disrupting patient services, it turned to offsite modular construction, and the...
Investing in Rail Resilience
Britain's railway network continues to face growing demands as passenger expectations increase, infrastructure ages and climate change...
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance continues delivery of major £5m water resilience project in Norfolk
Introduction to the area The Stoke Ferry to Didlington Water Transfer Scheme is located in Norfolk and forms part of Anglian Water’s wider AMP8...
HSSP Architects invests in headquarters to support growth and culture
Melton Mowbray-based HSSP Architects has completed a transformation of its headquarters, creating a workplace designed to support the next phase of...
Ovingham Investment Protects River Tyne Wildlife
Northumbrian Water and delivery partner Mott MacDonald Bentley have reached a major milestone on an £11 million project designed to...
The Next Wave of Construction AI? Going Deeper into Individual Trades
AsAI adoption in construction grows, the industry is entering a new era: more specialized AI tools built to solve the unique workflow challenges of...
Major School Transformation Awarded to Bouygues UK Under Government’s School Rebuilding Programme
A comprehensive transformation of Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School in Crawley has been awarded to Bouygues UK. The project encompasses a brand-new...
Planning permission for latest phase at major Cardiff development
Charles Church has secured planning consent for the second phase of its Glan y Coed scheme on the outskirts of the Welsh capital. The accredited...
Tilbury Douglas successfully hands over The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Grandstands for the 13th year
Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has successfully handed over the grandstand infrastructure...
Building Capacity for Better Care
Investment in healthcare infrastructure continues to gather pace as the government commits £237 million towards 36 new and upgraded Community...
Government ban on disposable barbecue sales strengthens New Forest wildfire prevention
New Forest District Council has said government measures announced (Friday 14 August 2026) to restrict the sale of disposable barbecues nationally...
Results day: More than half of UK teens have considered a trade, so why are so few pursuing one?
New research has revealed that more than half (55%) of UK youths aged 14-18 have considered a career in construction or the trades, yet just 4% are...
Landmark moment as Piccadilly Gardens planning application goes in
A full planning application for the scheme to transform Piccadilly Gardens has been submitted. The submission - the latest...
Printing the Future
As the construction industry works towards lower carbon delivery and greater efficiency, 3D printed concrete is beginning to move from experimental...
HS2 Bridges the Gap
The construction of major viaducts across some of the Midlands' busiest motorway corridors represents another significant stage in the...
Cutting Dust Risks
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a major new awareness campaign aimed at tackling one of the construction...
Public Investment Driving Wigan Affordable Homes
Government investment continues to play a critical role in addressing England's housing shortage, and a newly approved affordable housing...
Council teams support safety work along A31 as New Forest fire response continues
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is carrying out litter-clearance along the A31 as part of the multi-agency support work that continues in...
Legacy of The Greatest Gathering celebrated one year after Alstom’s record-breaking railway festival
Marking the first anniversary since Alstom hosted the world’s largest-ever railway festival, passenger operator Great Western Railway (GWR) has...
Prime Minister visits Alstom’s Litchurch Lane factory in Derby
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, hosted UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in his second week in office at its Litchurch Lane...
Delivering Value Beyond Construction
Social value has become one of the most important considerations in the construction industry, reflecting a growing expectation that projects should...
Balfour Beatty 2026 half year results
Strong first half performance delivering profitable growth Full year performance expected to be slightly ahead of prior guidance Philip Hoare,...
Bellway car rally raises over £60,000 for new ‘Sunshine Coach’ minibus for children’s charity Variety
A car rally which took a 50-mile route through Essex has raised funds to buy a new minibus and specialist equipment for Variety, the Children’s...
Green light for 328 zero-carbon ready homes at Chickerell
Dorset Council has approved plans for 328 zero-carbon ready homes put forward by Persimmon Homes South Coast, with 185 homes approved in outline and...
Earlier waste and recycling collections due to hot weather
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that their waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual for the rest of...
Council continues support as A31 heathland fire response continues
New Forest District Council is continuing to support the multi-agency response to the ongoing A31 fire affecting heathland in the New...
Work underway at Persimmon Homes Anglia’s Hopewell Park development
Persimmon Homes Anglia has officially broken ground at its new Hopewell Park development in Old Catton, which is the first phase of the wider 3,500...
Research shows air source heat pumps can be four times as efficient as gas boilers in new homes
Research by Bellway and The University of Salford has shown that air source heat pumps can work four times as efficiently as gas boilers in new...
Second phase of Barnstaple development gets green light
Persimmon Homes South West has secured planning consent for a second phase of its Tawcroft development in Barnstaple. As part of the consortium...
Building Rail’s Next Chapter
The National Railway Museum's Central Hall project has entered an important new stage, marking a major step in the transformation of its York site....
Connecting Victoria North
Greater Manchester is investing heavily in transport infrastructure to support sustainable growth, improve connectivity and unlock regeneration...
GLENCAR COMPLETES NEW SIX-STOREY FLAGSHIP SELF-STORAGE FACILITY FOR BIG YELLOW SELFSTORAGE IN LONDON
Development at Staples Corner delivers 133,000,000 sq. ft (MLA) flagship store with flexible offices, achieving BREEAM Excellent and EPC A. Glencar...
Watson Batty Architects Celebrates Major Milestone with Strong Performance
Watson Batty Architects is celebrating its 50th anniversary after a strong year-end performance, finishing 19% ahead of target. Despite ongoing...
78-bedroom care home to be built in Yorkshire market town
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of a development site in Keighley, West Yorkshire, which has...
The Hill Group Helps Tackle Homelessness in Harlow, Donating Eight Solohaus Homes
Award-winning five-star housebuilder, The Hill Group, has donated eight beautifully constructed SoloHaus homes to local Harlow charity,...
South West Developer Debuts in New Area in Newquay
WYATT HOMES has been chosen by the Duchy of Cornwall to deliver new homes in the award-winning Nansledan development at Newquay, marking the...
Farrans appointed to construct new London Stansted skylinks
London Stansted has today confirmed Farrans as its partner for the construction of the airport’s new skylink walkways. The new skylinks are an...
Plastering and the skills gap: why collaboration is the solution
As the skills gap comes into greater focus across the construction sector, Sam Blacknell, Head of Skills Partnerships at British Gypsum, explores...
Flexible planning needed to deliver 31,500 new London student beds
London’s ability to deliver 31,500 new purpose-built student bedrooms over the next decade will depend on boroughs applying the Draft London Plan’s...
Perega delivers robust structural and civil design for new Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre at Princess Royal University Hospital
Leading structural and civil engineering consultancy, Perega, has announced the successful completion of their work on the new-build Endoscopy and...
Rethinking the red zone: How groundworks can squeeze schedules without sacrificing safety
Danny Terry, Regional Sales Manager, at Groundforce Shorco, explores the dangerous paradox of project deadline pressures and explains why replacing...
Canwick Storm Tank Capacity Increase
Canwick Water Recycling Centre (WRC), located to the south-east of Lincoln, serves a significant proportion of the city and surrounding communities....
NHBC Foundation publishes new research on the effects of changing climate on the construction sector after record breaking summer temperatures
The latest NHBC Foundation report, produced in partnership with Studio Partington, Managing construction in a changing climate, considers the...
Black & White Engineering grows global graduate and apprentice workforce
Black & White Engineering, a global engineering design consultancy specialising in mission-critical buildings and infrastructure, has grown its...
Battersea’s Remarkable Second Life
The transformation of Battersea Power Station stands as one of the most ambitious heritage regeneration projects undertaken in the United Kingdom in...
VIVID and Citizens Advice partnership clears more than £750,000 of customer debt
A partnership combining VIVID’s tenancy support with specialist advice from Citizens Advice Rushmoor’s regional Debt Hub has helped tenants across...
Cambridge East: Unlocking a New Community
Homes England, working through its National Housing Bank and award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group have completed the...
Winvic completes major civils and infrastructure works at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton
Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor specialising in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil...
Innovation Reshaping NHS Estates
As NHS organisations continue to modernise ageing estates whilst responding to increasing demand, innovative construction methods and smarter...
Sustainable Growth at Barking Riverside
The challenge facing London's housing sector is no longer simply one of supply. Increasingly, the focus has shifted towards how new communities can...
Powering Europe’s Expanding Digital Economy
As Europe's digital economy continues to grow, increasing attention is being placed on the energy infrastructure required to support...
Walton Hospital Investment Transforms Patient Care
Walton Hospital in Chesterfield is undergoing one of the most significant periods of investment in its recent history, with new diagnostic...
Scaffolding Safety Reshaped Digitally
The construction industry's drive towards better workforce intelligence and improved site safety has taken another step forward with the latest...
Balancing Heritage and Regeneration
The completion of the former Durham Light Infantry Museum in Aykley Heads marks a significant moment for County Durham’s cultural...
VIVID welcomes NFDC members to New Milton affordable homes scheme
VIVID welcomes NFDC members to New Milton affordable homes scheme Councillors from New Forest District Council (NFDC), including its Portfolio...
Willmott Dixon completes UK’s first police headquarters designed to WELL Platinum
Willmott Dixon has completed the £56 million headquarters for Hertfordshire Constabulary in Welwyn Garden City, the first police facility in the UK...
Housebuilder Turns Partnership into Impact with Donation of Eight Homes for Gravesham’s Homeless
The Hill Group recently handed over eight modular SoloHaus homes to Gravesham Borough Council, in a significant commitment to supporting some of the...
Customer influence, AI and action: VIVID’s Annual Review charts progress on customer experience
VIVID has published its Annual Review for 2025–26, highlighting how customer influence, data and digital innovation are leading the way and driving...
Willmott Dixon starts £11.8m Garendon Primary School for Leicestershire County Council
Willmott Dixon has started construction of Garendon Primary School, an £11.8m, 420-place primary school for Leicestershire County Council in west...
NHBC and Alvesta Living Group confirm continued partnership
The National House-Building Council (NHBC) and Alvesta Living Group are pleased to confirm their close commercial partnership. As market leaders in...
Industry First: Huws Gray Partnership Solutions Launches Game-Changing Specials Management Hub
Huws Gray Partnership Solutions has launched a pioneering new Specials Management Hub, designed to transform the way housing providers, local...
Final Beams Installed on A47
The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton improvement scheme has reached a significant milestone following the successful installation of the final...
Building Better Diagnostics
The practical completion of the £17.8 million Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) represents a significant step in the ongoing...
Cleaner Rivers Through Smarter Treatment
Yorkshire Water has completed an £8.9 million investment to upgrade 2 wastewater treatment works in South Yorkshire, delivering...
World’s first global sustainability standard for glass launched for consultation
ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, marking a major step towards creating the world's...
The Burnham Blueprint: what the first 100 days means for UK property
Ryan Etchells, Chief Commercial Officer at Together, said: “Andy Burnham faces many issues in his first 100 days as Prime Minister - one most...
Cornerstone Strengthens National Telecoms Maintenance
As digital connectivity becomes increasingly central to everyday life across the UK, the infrastructure supporting mobile communications networks is...
What Can GBR Learn From Translink?
The development of Great British Railways (GBR) marks one of the biggest changes to Britain's rail network in a generation. The new organisation is...
Transforming La Grande Mare
La Grande Mare has long been a defining feature of Guernsey's west coast, overlooking Vazon Bay and contributing to the island's tourism...
Burnham Becomes Prime Minister
Andy Burnham's appointment as the United Kingdom's 59th Prime Minister marks the beginning of a new political chapter, one defined by ambitious...
RED South West to Deliver £42m+ in Office Projects Across Bristol and Bath
RED Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the appointment of its South West division to deliver two office developments at more than...
Railpen Secures Planning Consent for Major Redevelopment Project at 12 Smithfield
Railpen, manager of the £34bn Railways Pension Scheme, has secured planning consent for the comprehensive redevelopment of 12 Smithfield, a...
Warm Homes Bill Transforming British Housing
The Warm Homes Bill represents a £15 billion investment and one of the most significant policy interventions in the built environment in a...
Bridgwater’s Flood Resilience
Bridgwater sits along the River Parrett estuary, around 17 kilometres upstream of the Severn Estuary. As one of the lowest and flattest regions in...
Restoring Swindon’s Historic Baths
In the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village, the Grade II star listed Health Hydro has entered a new chapter in its long and distinctive history,...
NHBC appoints Danielle Keywood as Sector Lead for Local Authorities
NHBC, the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, has appointed Danielle Keywood as Sector Lead for Local Authorities. Joining...
Waste Liability Under Scrutiny
Households and contractors across the UK are being warned that seemingly minor waste disposal mistakes could lead to substantial fines, as...
Payment Times are Improving as New Legislation Dawns
New official statistics show: The time large businesses take to pay their suppliers has decreased the proportion of invoices paid late by large...
Firethorn tops out at Folk Dublin development
Real estate investor, developer and asset manager, Firethorn, has reached a key construction milestone at its Folk Dublin development in the city...
Hilton London Bankside unveils stunning new suites for 2026 stays
The centrally located, design-led hotel, Hilton London Bankside, has revealed the final phase of its impressive expansion, adding 76 newly designed...
Work Starts for ‘Build To Suit’ Premises at Winsford Gateway, Cheshire
Rula Developments has commenced works on site to deliver a new purpose designed industrial unit at Winsford Gateway in Cheshire for Saint Group. ...
Building Capacity Above Glenfield Hospital Roof
Hospitals rarely have the space to grow in a straightforward way. Expansion is usually shaped by what already exists, with new facilities needing to...
Brent Cross Transformation Advances
Brent Cross shopping centre is set for a major overhaul, with plans confirmed to deliver around 150 new stores as part of a £100m transformation...
Major Milestone for Glasgow Waters as First Residential Plans Lodged for £100 million Co-Living Development at Yorkhill Quay
Plans have been submitted for the first homes at Yorkhill Quay, a key neighbourhood within Peel Waters’ transformational Glasgow Waters district -...
The Momentum Group Expands Its Property Management Specialism with the Acquisition of CPM
Leading North West integrated property services company, The Momentum Group, has announced the acquisition of Liverpool-based...
14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million
Fourteen government buildings have been closed in the past year as part of steps to make the Government estate more efficient and save the taxpayer...
MTX Expands Oxford Surgical Capacity
A major healthcare infrastructure project at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford is moving closer to completion, marking a significant step...
Ready for the Heat?
The record-breaking temperatures experienced across the UK during June have reinforced growing concerns about the impact of extreme heat on both...
Willmott Dixon lands £16.9m rebuild of Bath Fire Station
Willmott Dixon has secured the £16.9m rebuild of Bath Fire Station for Avon Fire & Rescue Service at the Cleveland Bridge site. Procured through...
Blueprint Interiors marks 25 years with key appointments
Workplace consultancy, Blueprint Interiors, is celebrating its 25th year in business with two new appointments, reinforcing its growth ambitions and...
Dornan Expands Direct Hiring with Dedicated Trades & Labour Recruitment Function
Dornan has expanded its direct hiring capability with the introduction of a dedicated Trades & Labour recruitment...
Property data reveals Burnham’s council house building risks ‘postcode lottery’
Analysis finds there’s not enough land to deliver 300,000 new social homes Birmingham accounts for a large share of the national total SME...
Isuzu UK Announces D-Max 2.2 Pick-up Commercial
Commercial variant of new Isuzu D-Max 2.2 pick-up joins line-up Available on all Double Cab specifications: DL20, DL40 and V-Cross D-Max 2.2...
Network Rail ranked 4th in UK’s top apprenticeship employers list
Network Rail has been ranked 4th in the Department for Education's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list for 2026, climbing 18 places in a year. The...
The Hill Group and L&Q Celebrate Completion of Transformative Kew Bridge Rise Development In Brentford
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association L&Q have completed Kew Bridge Rise, a landmark regeneration project...
New report reveals how sports clubs could deliver modern facilities through relocation
A new report has revealed how sports clubs with limited space in built-up areas could use relocation to deliver modern facilities and widen...
Translink Drives Transport Transformation
For decades, public transport infrastructure in Northern Ireland has faced many of the same pressures affecting networks across the UK, including...
Ice Bowl Redevelopment Moves into Phase Two
The redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl has entered a significant new stage, with construction activity now progressing on one of...
Balfour Beatty invests £10 million in Pi Labs to accelerate practical innovation in infrastructure delivery
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces a £10 million strategic investment in Pi Labs’ Fund IV, an early-stage...
Taylor Wimpey Strengthens Community Commitments
For major housebuilders operating across the UK, expectations now extend far beyond delivering homes alone. Increasingly, developers are...
Rula Secures Planning Consent for 225,000 SQ FT Industrial and Logistics Building at Winsford Gateway, Cheshire
Rula Developments has secured full B2 / B8 planning consent to deliver a new state-of-the-art 225,000 sq ft logistics building at its 30-acre...
Balfour Beatty appoints Melody Meyer and Sandra Stash as Non-Executive Directors
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces the appointment of Melody Meyer and Sandra (Sandy) Stash as...
BAM UK & Ireland completes £88m Passivhaus school in West Fife
BAM UK & Ireland completes £88m Passivhaus school in West Fife A new £88 million Passivhaus secondary school, designed to serve more than 1,700...
Affordable Homes Arrive in Saffron Walden, With Construction Underway at Saffron Park
Saffron Park, a landmark mixed-tenure neighbourhood from Chase New Homes, will deliver 101 properties for private sale, along with 67 affordable...
North Town community celebrates next chapter as regeneration programme completes
VIVID customers, community partners and project stakeholders came together today to celebrate a milestone 16 years in the making as North Town's...
Wyatt Homes Secures Landmark Blandford Forum Site to Deliver New Homes, Green Spaces and Community Investment
A MAJOR new neighbourhood for Blandford Forum is set to bring 523 energy-efficient homes, extensive green space and millions of pounds of investment...
£6.6m ABL Facility Secures Next Growth Phase for The TP Group
The TP Group, based near Chelmsford, Essex, has been increasing its services portfolio alongside its client portfolio since 1986, transitioning from...
Dornan Hosts Second Annual Sean Kelly Charity Cycle in Support of Three Irish Charities
Dornan has donated €15,000 to three Irish charities following its second annual Sean Kelly Charity Cycle, held on June 18th at Fota...
Connect It Utility Services and Hampshire Cricket Champion the Next Generation of Girls In Sport
Connect It Utility Services and Hampshire Cricket are joining forces in their shared 25th anniversary year to champion opportunities for girls and...
SGE unveils plans for 4.2GW UK Small Modular Reactor fleet
SGE, a European Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development and investment platform, yesterday announced its plans to build fourteen GE Vernova Hitachi...
The Hill Group Bucks Market Trend as Profits Rise to Record £92.5m and Revenue Hits £1.2 Billion
Record turnover of £1.164 billion Profit before tax increased to £92.5 million 3,329 new homes completed Development and strategic pipeline with...
Leaseholders tell government: fix service charges before ground rents, landmark survey finds
Landmark survey challenges assumptions behind government's leasehold reforms A landmark independent survey of 2,000 leaseholders has found that the...
New 66-bed care home to be built in popular Essex town following land sale
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of a care development site on London Road in Basildon, Essex. The...
Watson transforms derelict Pit Pony Inn site into 22 affordable homes in Wigan
Regeneration specialist Watson has unlocked the redevelopment of the former Pit Pony Inn site in Ashton-in-Makerfield, transforming a long-vacant...
£8.9m upgrade to improve river water quality in South Yorkshire completes
Yorkshire Water has successfully completed an £8.9m investment to upgrade Ingbirchworth and Hoylandswaine wastewater treatment sites in South...
Balfour Beatty awarded £121 million Bramford substation extension contract
Balfour Beatty today announces that it has been awarded a £121 million, four-year contract by National Grid to deliver the Bramford 400kV substation...
MERA Investment Management partners with Nicholas King Homes in £55mn GDV joint venture
MERA Investment Management, the specialist real estate lender and investor backed by private capital, announces today its equity joint venture with...
Balfour Beatty appoints Ed Egerton as Chief Legal and Commercial Officer
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure Group, today announces the appointment of Ed Egerton as Chief Legal and Commercial Officer,...
Global fashion manufacturer Q Collection completes UK HQ in Ashby
Q Collection manufactures apparel and textiles for international fashion brands and retailers, specialising in high-quality, sustainable production....
What A Burnham Premiership Could Mean
What A Burnham Premiership Could Mean By Lee Ryan, Editor, Design & Build UK Yesterday, I wrote that construction needs confidence. Today, with...
The Hidden Energy Load: Why pools and wellness rooms belong in the sustainability conversation
The sustainability conversation in high-end residential construction has grown impressively sophisticated. Architects model thermal bridging,...
Why Developers Are Specifying GRP Garage Doors
On most new-build sites, the front door stopped being a purely aesthetic choice some years ago. Composite has become the default entrance door...
From Shed to Specified Building: The garden room boom reshaping residential construction
For years the garden building sat at the bottom of the construction hierarchy. It was a shed, a summerhouse, somewhere to keep the mower and shelter...
Construction Needs Confidence
Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister has triggered another period of political uncertainty, but for the construction industry the question...
Girls Rise to the Challenge
Fifty Year 5 girls from 10 schools across Bolton were introduced to the world of construction this June as they took part in the Girls in...
Heatherwick Studio transforms historic London icon, Olympia, into a new cultural neighbourhood
This summer, Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC reveal the first phase of Olympiaʼs transformation from exhibition venue into a new cultural...
Deputy Mayor Tom Copley Visits Whalebones Park To See Progress On Landmark Barnet Development
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, Tom Copley, visited the Whalebones Park development in Barnet on 29 May 2026, joining...
RIBA Announces 34 Winners Of The International Awards For Excellence
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today announced the 34 winning projects of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026....
Anwyl Submits Plans For New Homes And Local Centre In Alsager
Plans to transform a former quarry site in Alsager into a new neighbourhood featuring homes and community facilities have been submitted. Anwyl...
New active travel bridge for Cardiff by Moxon and Arcadis gets go-ahead
Moxon Architects and Arcadis have been granted planning approval for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Taff in Cardiff. The...
Managing director of third-generation family electrical firm is elected President of Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT
Darren Crockett, boss of RAS Crockett and Partners in Dundee, says he is ‘excited and honoured’ to take over at campaigning industry body....
Detailed Plans Revealed For Next Phase of Sandle Park Homes In Fordingbridge
Pennyfarthing Homes, the award-winning Hampshire-based housebuilder, has submitted detailed plans for the next phase of its Sandle Park development,...
Dudleys Completes Engineering Works For Irizar UK Headquarters In Blyth
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has completed works to help deliver a new headquarters building for the UK operation of Irizar – a leading...
Solar Gates becomes SG in strategic evolution of the business
The UK solar safety and security solutions firm announces a new name and expanded offerings. Solar Gates UK, the solar safety and security company...
Procast Group kicks off transformation of iconic Greenfield House in Alloa with phase one and two completion
An award-winning principal contractor has completed the initial phases of the transformation of the derelict Greenfield House in Alloa....
Edenstone Group targets £100m turnover following Tai Derw acquisition
Edenstone Group has revealed ambitious growth plans following the acquisition of Tai Derw Developments Ltd as it targets £100 million turnover by...
Transformational Cambridge East land acquisition to unlock a new community of 10,000+ homes, 9,000 jobs and significant economic growth
Homes England, with its National Housing Bank, and The Hill Group have today completed the acquisition of Cambridge East, a strategic site that will...
Three-quarters of UK tradespeople have been targeted by tool thieves, and here’s what they’re doing to stop it
New research has revealed that more than three-quarters (76%) of UK tradespeople have been targeted by tool thieves. The study, commissioned by...
Shawbrook strengthens South East Development Finance team with two appointments
Shawbrook grows South East Development Finance team with two appointments Joseph Wilson and Aaron Cummings join to support developers and brokers...
ISUZU UK Gives An ‘Electrifying’ Round Of Applause For ‘Masters Of The Universe’, Released In UK Cinemas On 3rd June
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is a new live-action feature film from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Studios, based on the iconic franchise Isuzu UK...
Firecrest Construction Completes 40 Bed Care Home For Exemplar Health Care
Firecrest Construction has successfully completed the complex delivery of a new 40 bed care home in Bury town centre for Exemplar Health Care. ...
The Hill Group Achieves Hat Trick of Planning Successes Across the South East
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has secured a hat trick of planning permissions across the South East, marking a significant milestone in...
Hampshire construction firm charts record growth despite industry challenges
Hampshire-based construction firm, PAH Building & Construction, has already secured two thirds of its projected £18 million turnover for 2026,...
Perega appointed on major Horsham residential development
Engineering-led approach to deliver 183 houses and five apartment blocks within Taylor Wimpey’s Crawley masterplan. LONDON, UK - May 5th 2026 -...
RICS partners with Retrofit Academy to accelerate retrofit skills with funded training
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and The Retrofit Academy (TRA), are partnering to help RICS members develop critical retrofit...
Dudleys Consulting Engineers Completes on 40,000 Square Feet M1 Business Park
Dudleys Consulting Engineers have completed works to deliver a major new 40,000 sq ft industrial development at Calder Park in Wakefield. The £3.5...
Planning approval granted for new nature park at Royal Liverpool Hospital
A major milestone has been reached in the future of patient and community wellbeing in Liverpool, as planning permission has been granted by...
Connect It Utility Services Appointed To Deliver Infrastructure At Major Bollo Lane Development In Action
Connect It Utility Services has been appointed by Barratt London to deliver the multi-utility infrastructure works for the major Bollo Lane...
Balfour Beatty receives Notice to Proceed on Middlewich Eastern Bypass Project
Balfour Beatty today announces that it has received Notice to Proceed on the £54 million Middlewich Eastern Bypass for Cheshire East Council. The...
Reshaping construction culture through confident leadership
The construction industry is undergoing a period of transformation, yet workplace culture remains one of the most persistent barriers to inclusion...
RICS and global partners launch CLEAR to align whole-life carbon reporting across the built environment
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the launch of the Coalition for Life Cycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting...
Bancon Group announces senior leadership appointments to drive next phase of growth
New roles underline commitment to developing internal talent Leading housebuilder and construction specialist Bancon Group has made a series of...
60-Bed Care Home Set To Be Built In Cheshire Town Following Land Sale
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of a development site in Widnes, Cheshire, with planning consent for...
Isuzu announces D-Max 2.2-litre Diesel to be officially presented at The Commercial Vehicle Show 21 To 23 April
Isuzu D-Max with new 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine and optional eight-speed automatic transmission Powertrain and design enhancements mark the 2026...
NHBC and Leaf Living expand working partnership
Strengthening its longstanding commitment to scaling up Britain’s Build to Rent (BTR) market, the National House-Building Council (NHBC) has...
Acorn Analytical Services Appoints First Female Directors
Leading asbestos management consultancy, Acorn Analytical Services, has announced the appointment of two new directors - the first female directors...
Building a More Inclusive Industry
Design & Build UK is proud to support the launch of a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Construction online assured course, developed in...
Shakespeare Martineau advises on landmark Barratt Redrow joint venture for 8,500 home garden town scheme
National law firm Shakespeare Martineau has advised Barratt Redrow on a major joint venture with Places for People to deliver one of the UK’s most...
Saint-Gobain UK takes next step in zero-carbon logistics with full operational trial of six e-HGVs
Saint-Gobain UK has unveiled its next investment in its zero-carbon logistics delivery programme by unveiling six new fully electric HGVs and ‘back...
Candlelighters named Harron Homes’ Charity of the Year
Harron Homes Yorkshire has partnered with Candlelighters as its Charity of the Year for 2026, supporting the vital work the charity does for...
Castle Green Homes Appointed To Homes England DPS
Castle Green Homes has been named as a member of Homes England’s Dynamic Purchasing System. The appointment unlocks potential to access public...
HVAC Industry Training Accelerates as Zehnder Academy Appoints Training Manager
New Training Manager brings strong technical expertise for hands-on design, installation and commissioning alongside launch of - Zehnder learning...
Housebuilders Balance Growth and Regulation
Early signs of recovery are emerging across the housebuilding sector, yet this renewed confidence sits within one of the most demanding regulatory...
Hole-In-One: Momentum Build Secures Project at Guildford Spectrum
Leading North West construction company, Momentum Build, part of The Momentum Group, has been appointed by Freedom Leisure and Guildford Borough...
PlanRadar secures strategic partnership with Errigal Sustainable Solutions to drive AI-ready compliance and quality in fire remediation
London, UK, 31st March 2026 - PlanRadar, the leading digital platform for construction documentation and task management, has been appointed by...
Introducing Hartmere: The Hill Group Reveals It’s Latest Cambridge Community
Award-winning, five-star housebuilder, The Hill Group, expands its presence in Cambridge with the launch of Hartmere, a new residential development...
Circular Construction Moves Into Planning Law
The government’s Circularity guidance for mayoral strategic authorities arrives at a time when the case for reform in the construction sector is...
Anwyl Completes Executive Homes in Eccleston
AROUND £500,000 has been invested in a Lancashire village as a result of an exclusive new homes development. Anwyl Homes recently welcomed the final...
Red Construction Group Appointed To Deliver Office Refurbishment of The Buckley Building in Clerkenwell
RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the appointment of its London division to deliver a substantial office...
Bancon Group shortlisted for national award recognising cultural change across construction operations
Bancon Group has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Culture Transformation Project of the Year category at this year’s prestigious...
Fewer and shorter storm overflow spills in 2025, new monitoring data shows
• New data published today by the Environment Agency shows a significant reduction in both the number and duration of storm overflow spills across...
Willmott Dixon starts new Bransbury Park Leisure Centre for Portsmouth
24 March 2026 - Willmott Dixon has started construction on a new leisure centre and healthcare hub at Bransbury Park in Portsmouth, delivering...
NFRC Celebrates Government’s Move to Ban Retentions and Overhaul Payment Law
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes a landmark government announcement that will prohibit the use of retentions in...
Why conservation craftsmanship matters
Britain’s historic built environment plays a vital role in the national economy, local identity and the construction sector. From cathedrals and...
Grey belt policy continues to increase housing planning permissions with more than 3 in 4 major residential appeals approved
New analysis from planning, design and development consultancy Marrons shows that grey belt policy continues to have a major impact on housing...
Sanctuary Scotland delivers 44 new affordable homes in Cumbernauld
Sanctuary Scotland welcomed Scottish Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan to mark the completion of 44 new affordable homes in Cumbernauld. The £9...
Extreme weather fears grow on UK construction sites
High winds, flooding and lightning were named the climate change events that scared construction workers the most. The findings were revealed in a...
Castle Green Home Appoints Senior Partner Manager
AS part of a commitment to delivering affordable housing, Castle Green Homes has appointed a new senior partnerships manager. Chris McAllister has...
Pennyfarthing Homes Hosts Local Construction Experience for New Milton Students
Family-owned housebuilder, Pennyfarthing Homes, recently welcomed students from The Arnewood School to its new development, Danes Park, which is...
Housing Proposals Revealed for Gartloch Farm in Glasgow’s East End
Exciting proposals to deliver a residential-led development, including a mixed-use neighbourhood centre, are proposed on land at Gartloch Farm,...
Graven Hill Village Development Company announced as buyer of former council offices
Housing developer Graven Hill Village Development Company (GHVDC) has been announced as the buyer of the Council’s former Bodicote House offices....
Circular Construction Moves Into Planning Law
The government’s Circularity guidance for mayoral strategic authorities arrives at a time when the case for reform in the construction sector is...
Striking Mural Unveiled to Support Lighthouse Charity
Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton recently unveiled a mural at Staffordshire’s new Student Village in support of men's mental...
Thousands taken to A&E as many struggle to heat homes – fears new energy crisis could pile further pressure on hospitals
Nearly six thousand patients admitted with hypothermia, pneumonia, and excessive cold, despite living in homes they own or rent, as soaring energy...
New BAM-built training hub at Yeovil College opens to boost construction skills pipeline
BAM UK & Ireland joined Yeovil College to celebrate the opening of the new Construction Innovation Centre, a flagship facility to inspire, train...
Construction’s Future Depends on Inclusive Practices
The construction industry is facing one of the most acute skills shortages in decades, yet a significant pool of talent remains underrepresented and...
LATEST NEWS: Councillors agree record spend to tackle housing emergency and reduce poverty
Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in Edinburgh over the next five years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors...
Local Plans must better support delivery of energy storage and infrastructure
In response to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Lichfields, a UK planning and development consultancy, has set out an approach...
TfL trials new bus shelter designs at 27 locations across London
PN - 150 TfL is running a 12-month trial on new bus shelter designs to improve accessibility, safety and customer experienceImprovements include...
Glasgow City Council Grants Approval for 46 New Social Rent Homes at Grange Road
Sanctuary Scotland moves forward with much-needed amenity development for over 55s Glasgow City Council has (today) granted planning permission for...
PROCAST GROUP NAMED SME EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AT THE SCOTTISH APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS
An award-winning principal contractor has been recognised for its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled professionals after...
Bristol Airport awards £30m terminal extension contract to Farrans
Bristol Airport has awarded a £30m terminal extension project to leading building and civil...
Work starts on one of UK’s greenest light-industrial parks
Work is underway to build Stockport’s new green light-industrial park, Cheadle Eco Park, which will secure up to 200 high-quality jobs and set...
Willmott Dixon starts £20m neighbourhood health hub contract in Weybridge
25 February 2026 – Willmott Dixon has started a new £20 million neighbourhood health hub in Weybridge, Surrey, to create a modern, purpose-built...
BUDDING ARCHITECT USES AI TO REIMAGINE ICONIC NOTTINGHAM LANDMARK
A YOUNG talent, based at award-winning architectural practice CPMG, has taken design innovation to the next level, showcasing the potential of...
New Bridge Street retrofit wins consent with reworked, more deliverable plans
Planning permission has been granted for a reworked deep-retrofit scheme at 10 New Bridge Street in the City of London, after national planning and...
WASTEWATER CRISIS IMPEDING DEVELOPMENT OF OVER 15,000 HOMES IN NI
House Builders Raise Concerns About Poor Sewage Infrastructure Build Homes NI, the representative body for Northern Ireland’s largest housebuilders,...
Summer start for £55 million Codi Group and Edenstone partnership development at Plasdŵr
WORK on the latest phase of Plasdŵr – Cardiff’s landmark Garden City – will start this summer under a joint venture between Edenstone Group and Codi...
A shared future for North Sea wind
Offshore wind has traditionally been pursued as a national endeavour. Countries set their own targets, planned grid connections within their borders...
BOUYGUES UK BREAKS GROUND AT CARDIFF AND VALE COLLEGE
Bouygues UK has broken ground at the Barry Waterfront Campus and the Advanced Technology Centre in the Vale of Glamorgan for Cardiff and Vale...
Historic new chartered designation now available for civil engineering surveyors as RICS partners with CICES
Civil engineering surveyors may now further demonstrate their expertise through a new professional designation launched by the Royal...
ISUZU D-MAX V-CROSS COMMERCIAL NAMED BEST WORK PICK-UP AT INAUGURAL VAN REVIEWER AWARDS 2026
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Commercial has been named Best Work Pick-up at the inaugural Van Reviewer Awards 2026, recognising its clear commercial intent,...
Construction begins on 16 new affordable homes at Woodside View in Weston-super-Mare
Work is officially underway on a new development that will deliver much-needed affordable homes in Weston-super-Mare. West of England housing...
Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus to Host Super Trowel North England Regional
Leeds College of Building (LCB) South Bank Campus will host the Super Trowel North England Regional on Friday 13 February. Super Trowel is the UK’s...
Laying the foundations: Meet the assistant site manager rising through the ranks
A South Gloucestershire assistant site manager has shared his experience in the industry ahead of National Apprenticeship Week. Toby Lindley, aged...
Willmott Dixon starts preliminary work on Gravesend’s new Cascades Leisure Centre
11 February 2026 – Work is set to begin on site this spring for Gravesend’s new Cascades Leisure Centre, marking the start of a major transformation...
Apprenticeship charter for fair treatment of apprentices launched by Unite
During Apprenticeship week, Unite is lobbying employers to sign up to minimum standards Unite, the UK’s leading union, has launched an...
POD Management Wins Prestigious British Safety Council Sword of Honour 2025
97% audit score and 5-Star Accreditation reinforce POD’s sector-leading safety culture and operational excellence.POD Management has been awarded...
RICS modernises CPD framework and launches new member app
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has significantly updated its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework whilst...
Transport for London’s apprenticeships open up a range of careers
157 apprenticeship roles launched across Transport for London this year, including schemes in arboriculture, construction site management and data...
Council moves forward on major City Centre North project
Work commissioned by Portsmouth City Council has set out how to deliver the regeneration of the northern part of the city centre. A report going to...
RED CONSTRUCTION GROUP APPOINTED TO REVITALISELINCOLN’S INN FIELDS OFFICES FOR DORRINGTON
RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the appointment of its London division complete a £13m refurbishment of 20-23...
Persimmon and Ecofill Partner to Transform How Soils Are Reused on Residential Developments
Persimmon Homes has entered into a partnership with Ecofill, a UK-based sustainable construction technology company, to support a more efficient and...
CASTLE GREEN HOMES INVESTS IN FUTURE TALENT
ONE of the UK’s fastest growing housebuilders is helping young people develop skills for successful careers with around 10% of its staff trainees....
Leading Construction M&A Expert Calls on Government to Urgently Fix Building Safety Approval Process as Insolvencies Surge
A leading UK construction expert has called on the Government to urgently reassess the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) approval process, warning...
London co-living sector shows signs of maturity as applications accelerate
The London co-living sector has entered a more established phase, with a sharp increase in planning applications and greater consistency in how...
ME Asset Management acquires Swansea Premier Inn with funding provided by ASK Partners
ME Asset Management (ME.AM), through its subsidiary ME Swansea, has completed the acquisition of the 132-key Premier Inn hotel on Swansea...
Housebuilding sector shows early signs of recovery as firms ramp up productivity and innovation investment
The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index report1 reveals that despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges and financial caution,...
Historic England Publishes 2025 Risk Register
Historic England has released the Heritage at Risk Register for 2025, offering an annual picture of the condition of some of England’s most...
New Town Lessons Reimagined at Heyford
In issue 18.10 edition of Design and Build UK, our feature “Can We Get New Towns Right This Time?” asked whether Britain has truly learned from the...
Lancaster housing development boosted by £6.25m facility from Assetz Capital
Assetz Capital, a leading SME property development finance provider, has completed a £6.25m development facility to support Marie Thomas Homes, a...
Anticipating Change in Construction 2026
The outlook for the construction industry heading into 2026 is shaped by a challenging year ahead, followed by the prospect of a significant...
HSE Publishes 2025 Safety Statistics
The Health and Safety Executive have published its latest annual overview of work-related ill health and workplace injuries in Great Britain. The...
How Robotics Are Transforming Construction
Robots on construction sites once felt futuristic, yet they are already becoming a familiar sight across the UK. An industry known for sticking to...
Neart na Gaoithe takes top prize
In a sector increasingly shaped by digital integration, smart delivery models and data-driven asset management, offshore wind projects are no longer...
Weather Data Must Drive Site Safety
As the construction industry enters 2026, volatile weather continues to influence the safety and reliability of project delivery across the United...
Nineteen Remarkable Places Gain Heritage Protection19 Sites Receive Historic England Status
Historic England has revealed nineteen of the most remarkable and unusual historic places granted protection in England during 2025, demonstrating...
Isuzu D-Max Claims Fifth Consecutive Pick-up Of The Year Title in Prestigious Company Car & Van Awards 2026
• Isuzu D-Max wins Pick-up of the Year 2026 in the Company Car & Van Awards, marking its fifth consecutive victory.• The D-Max adds this to a...
Wedge Group’s Director Achieves Prestigious Sustainability Qualification
Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd is proud to announce that David Nobes, one of its senior management team, has successfully completed a rigorous Masters...
Building Heroes and The Worshipful Company of Constructors Launch Three-Year Sponsorship to Support Transitioning Military Personnel at Reaseheath College and University Centre.
Building Heroes Education Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a three-year Sponsoring Partnership with The Worshipful Company of...
Celebration marks start of construction at outstanding alternative provision in Letchworth
Children who are permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools in North Hertfordshire are a step closer to having a new...
PROCAST GROUP PLEDGES £10,000 TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMIC RELIEF ENDURANCE CHALLENGE
An award-winning principal contractor has demonstrated its commitment to community causes by pledging significant support to a local fundraising...
Gorton town square extension starts as high street investment continues
The next phase of the Gorton town square investment project has begun, which will complete the high street investment project that was started last...
PROCAST GROUP PLEDGES £10,000 TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMIC RELIEF ENDURANCE CHALLENGE
An award-winning principal contractor has demonstrated its commitment to community causes by pledging significant support to a local fundraising...
Parliament Reconsiders Licensing Amid Industry Pressure
The conversation around builder licensing has resurfaced with new weight, and the implications for the UK construction sector are significant. The...
Severe UK Water Shortage by 2050
The NHBC Foundation has released a major new publication, the Water Compendium, which brings together international research and expert insight into...
Historic Town Hall on course for reopening
The latest milestone in Manchester Town Hall’s once in a century restoration has come with the publication of a new council update report confirming...
Preventable Errors Still Costing Lives
A new survey by NEBOSH has again brought the dangers of construction into sharp focus. In 2023 to 2024, 51 people in Great Britain lost their lives...
Co-op Live’s Eight-Month Sustainable Build
When Co-op Live unveiled Canalside, the new 2,000 sqft hospitality space on Manchester’s Etihad Campus, it marked another important step for the...
Construction’s EDI Agenda for 2026
Equality, diversity and inclusion remained firmly on the construction agenda throughout 2025, although the nature of that conversation continued to...
Learning from success in safety
The latest figures from across the construction sector reveal a story of gradual progress tempered by persistent challenges. Fatal injuries fell to...
Construction Sector Divided Over 2025 Budget
The construction industry has offered a mixed but largely wary response to the 2025 Budget, with many leaders suggesting that the measures announced...
From Coal Landmark to Fusion
West Burton has always been a place where Britain’s energy story feels real. For decades, the power stations along the River Trent made this stretch...
Water Discovery Challenge returns to bring more fresh thinking innovators into the water sector
Water Discovery Challenge will make £7.5m available to accelerate the development and adoption of promising new innovations for the water sector It...
More stations and tunnelled sections across London’s Tube network now connected to high-speed mobile coverage
Progress on introducing high-speed mobile coverage across the Tube network continues at pace, with the first sections of the Circle and District...
LATEST NEWS: £21million contract recommended for approval for retrofit and upgrades at Craigmillar and Peffermill Court
Earlier today (Thursday 15 January) the Finance and Resources Committee recommended the approval of a £21 million contract to Kier Construction to...
Persimmon Homes Donate 18,000 Bricks to Bradford College Construction Department
Bradford College cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of 18,000 bricks. The gift is enough bricks to...
Loveday dementia care facility obtains BREEAM Outstanding rating
Belgravia based facility becomes second Gilbert-Ash project to receive such recognition in 12 months Leading construction and fit-out company,...
UK Connect Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification™ for Fifth Year in a Row
Technology specialist recognised for its innovative approach to employee experience 12th January 2026 – UK CONNECT, one of the UK’s fastest growing...
UKREiiF announces Holistic Group as official UKREiiF partners to deliver major research project
The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced research consultancy Holistic Insight and strategic...
Next Scottish Government’s ambitions will be impossible to deliver unless it prioritises skills and rebuilds workforce capacity, says RICS
RICS launches Scotland Manifesto – Surveying Scotland with the Scottish Budget on the horizon The next Scottish Government’s ambitions on housing...
Farrans sponsorship delivers new response car for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
As part of their delivery of the new Public Transport Interchange at Bristol Airport, leading construction and civil engineering contractor Farrans...
Trailblazing partnership between Lovell, Morgan Sindall Construction and Building Heroes launches sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy
A ground-breaking three-year partnership supports Service leavers and veterans into construction careers. A trailblazing three-year partnership...
MOLLIE’S SUBMITS PLANS FOR NEW EDINBURGH SITE
VALUE-LUXE HOTEL AND DINER BRAND TO PROVIDE MAJOR INVESTMENT BOOST FOR EDINBURGH PARK AS IT SETS TO OPEN FIRST PROPERTY IN SCOTLAND Mollie’s, the...
LAING O’ROURKE APPOINTS CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Laing O’Rourke today announced the appointment of Wayne Davies as Chief People Officer, effective 12 January 2026. In this group-wide role, Wayne...
Ashe returns to University of Hertfordshire for major decarbonisation and refurbishment projects
Ashe Construction has just started work on a major refurbishment project at the University of Hertfordshire to create a new Medical Centre at the...
CASTLE GREEN HOMES CELEBRATES RECORD YEAR – DOUBLING IN SIZE WITHOUT LOSING ITS CUSTOMER-FIRST HEART
Castle Green Homes, one of the UK’s fastest-growing housebuilders, has smashed its performance records, posting landmark financial results,...
MOMENTUM GROUP SECURES FIRST EDUCATION SECTOR PROJECT WITH XPLORE! REFURBISHMENT
Momentum Build, part of The Momentum Group, the leading North West property services company, has been appointed to refurbish Xplore! Science...
Regional Construction Firms Bring Christmas Spirit to Leeds College of Building
A Child Friendly Leeds Christmas event has snowballed after regional construction firms responded to an urgent appeal for donations. The Child...
Beech Grove Homes and Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association to Bring Forward Revised Proposals for Third Phase of The Victoria Development
Beech Grove Homes and Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association, both part of Sanctuary Group, have submitted a pre-application notice to Glasgow City...
New Adult Skills Funding Set to Boost Careers in Construction
An award of nearly half a million pounds from the Department for Education is helping Bradford College to support more young adults into the...
WORKS COMMENCE ON 54-ACRE TEES VALLEY LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT
Rula Developments has commenced construction works to deliver a new 775,000 sq ft industrial and logistics hub in Stockton-on-Tees. Teeslink sees...
VIVID continues its track record of top ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing
Leading housing association VIVID is proud to share that the Regulator of Social Housing has reaffirmed its highest ratings for governance (G1) and...
Agreement with SSEN Transmission and Trading Update
Springfield signs agreement with energy infrastructure provider to deliver c. 300 homesTrading for H1 2026 in line with management’s expectations...
HILTON LONDON BANKSIDE LAUNCHES 76-ROOM EXTENSION
The multi-million-pound project introduces twelve new premium room and suite categories 16 December 2025, London UK: Hilton London Bankside, the...
TfL consultation shows strong public backing for DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead as Government greenlights scheme
PN - 134 Government support in the Autumn Budget paves the way for transformative project Latest TfL consultation sought feedback on the preferred...
Planning application submitted for major West Hartford Park commercial and industrial development in North East England
Arlington Real Estate and Homes England have submitted a masterplan outline planning application for West Hartford Park, a landmark development on...
NMITE AND THE BRITISH ARMY ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO LAUNCH REVOLUTIONARY UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
And appoints Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Academic Lead for the new degree. 15 December - The New Model Institute for Technology and...
Lighthouse Charity Lunch Raises £270,000 for Construction Families
It was top of the construction bill once again as the Lighthouse Charity’s highly anticipated premier fundraising and networking event raised the...
THE NEW ISUZU D-MAX EV WINS PRESTIGIOUS ‘ONE TO WATCH’ TITLE AT WHAT VAN? AWARDS 2026
The New Isuzu D-Max EV has won the ‘One to Watch’ award at the What Van? Awards 2026, recognising it as the first fully electric pick-up offering...
Civic expands building services engineering team with senior hires
Civic, the team of system thinkers in the built environment, continues to strengthen its building services engineering and sustainability team with...
Skill, baby, skill”: NHBC welcomes 50,000 new apprenticeships but stresses the supply of skilled workers will decide UK housing future
Roger Morton, Director of Business Change at the National House Building Council (NHBC) said: “Today’s commitment from the Prime Minister to create...
Major accessibility upgrades unveiled at Llanelli Station following £6.3m investment
Llanelli railway station has officially unveiled its brand-new accessibility improvements, marking a major milestone in creating a more inclusive,...
Willmott Dixon starts construction on £15.6m Acre Wood Academy for East Sussex County Council
08 December 2025 – Willmott Dixon has started work on Acre Wood Academy, a £15.6 million project for East Sussex County Council. The purpose-built...
BETTER GREEN GROUP AWARDED SIXTH MOST INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER IN THE UK THIS YEAR
Refurbishment specialists, Better Green Group, have been recognised as one of the Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers in 2025, by the National Centre for...
Ravensthorpe station closure: brand-new station to open in 2028
From Sunday 14 December, Ravensthorpe station will close until summer 2028 to facilitate Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) work on a new, modernised...
CITB announces changes to funding and grants
Increased demand and steady Levy rates require changes to support the greatest number of employers The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)...
Planning approved for second Zedwell hotel in Manchester as Criterion Capital expands UK portfolio of pioneering city centre hotels
The 157-bed hotel is designed by Buttress Architects Planning permission is now granted for a second Zedwell hotel in Manchester city centre,...
British Business Bank agrees ENABLE Build transaction of up to £350m with Close Brothers
The transaction of up to £350m will support a portfolio of residential development finance facilities to small and medium-sized housebuilders Over...
BCSA Honours Geoffrey Taylor with Fellowship for Outstanding Contribution to the UK Steel Construction Industry
A distinguished career spanning over 60 years in structural steelwork is honoured with one of the industry’s highest recognitions. Nottinghamshire...
Bromford Flagship secures £150m sustainability-linked funding for affordable housing growth
Bromford Flagship has finalised £150 million of new sustainability-linked facilities with HSBC UK as it focuses on developing new affordable, energy...
VIVID welcomes David Ball as Chief Financial Officer
VIVID, a leading housing association in the south of England, is delighted to announce the appointment of David Ball as Chief Financial Officer...
Pegasus Group targets increased public sector work with hire of David Mohring
Another major Senior Director hire for Pegasus as growth strategy continues 1st December 2025 – Leading multidisciplinary development consultancy...
The JR Group Starts Work on Construction of 24 New Council Homes in Hamilton
The JR Group has officially started work on a significant new housing development in Burnbank, Hamilton, delivering 24 high-quality council homes on...
Major boost in battle against skills crisis as Northstowe in Cambridgeshire secures new housebuilding training hub
Government welcomes NHBC’s £100m, 12-hub training programme as Northstowe approval supports plans to deliver 3,000 new apprentices a year. Planning...
Innovative programme supporting women working in health and safety wins prestigious leadership award
• The Women in Safety Leadership (WiSL) programme, developed by L'Oreal, and delivered in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of...
Davidsons Homes steps in to power Harborough Hornets’ season
As the 2025-26 season kicks off, Harborough Hornets Netball Club has secured substantial backing from local housebuilder Davidsons Homes. The...
Planning Consent Granted for 102-bedroom Hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
Artisan Real Estate to Partner with Whitbread to Transform 1980s Office on edge of Capital’s New Town into hub by Premier Inn Planning consent has...
Griffiths Farrans JV boosts local economy by more than £14m during Bristol Airport project
Griffiths Farrans JV has today revealed a full analysis of its positive impact on the local economy during its construction of the Public Transport...
Northern Ireland construction industry poised for recovery after challenging 2025, forecasts CIS
Northern Ireland's construction industry is poised for recovery after a difficult 2025, with project starts predicted to grow by 10% in 2027,...
Rail Upgrade Set to Cut 108,000 Tonnes of Carbon Annually
The Transpennine Route Upgrade has reached a landmark stage, with a quarter of the seventy-mile main line between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds...
Reviving Devizes Assize Court into Cultural Hub
The Devizes Assize Court in Wiltshire is a Grade II* listed former courthouse built in 1835 in an imposing Greek Revival style. Designed by...