January 2026 PMI shows a slowing of decline for the industry

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Although activity still decreased in January, the pace slowed markedly compared to the end of last year The S&P Global January 2026 PMI indicates an...

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Julia Prescot CBE named as chair of NISTA Council

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The new chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) served as deputy chair on the National Infrastructure Commission,...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) in building: Enter the new era of transformation

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When humans and machines work together, they create more than technology – they redefine progress, writes Yves Padrines, CEO of Nemetschek The construction...

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New government transport hub to be built in West Midlands

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A new Transport and Infrastructure Campus is set to be built in the West Midlands to deliver billions on public infrastructure The new government transport hub...

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How “central heating for cities” is helping keep thousands warm in their homes

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District heat networks should not be overlooked, writes Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHCPG Like an extra overshadowed by the lead actors, one...

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Explaining UK construction rule changes in 2026

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The builder’s merchant Travis Perkins has published guidance on what changes to building standards, tax, qualification, and employment this year will mean...

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NHBC reports 11% year-on-year growth in UK new home registrations

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Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, show 115,350 new homes...

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New Advanced Nuclear Framework to power AI

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With the rising needs of datacentres to power artificial intelligence, the government is advancing nuclear energy projects with a new framework The new...

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Number of UK construction companies in ‘critical’ distress rises by almost 50%

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Begbies Traynor Group (BTG) found in that the number of construction businesses experiencing ‘critical’ distress had increased year-on-year by 46.1%...

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Why plugging the construction skills gap should be the industry’s number one priority

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Sara Roberts, chief services officer of housing and construction training provider, Kingdom Academy, discusses how bridging the skills gap is essential for the...

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Why plugging the construction skills gap should be the industry’s number one priority
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