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How public procurement could be a powerful tool for tackling the skills crisis

October 12, 2026• by

To build future capacity within the construction industry, we must look to public procurement, argues Graham Collie, director of product innovation at LHC...

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Students and women in Northern Ireland encouraged to consider construction careers

October 12, 2026• by

FMB Northern Ireland is encouraging young people to consider construction careers, with new research highlighting how female role models could inspire the next...

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Home insulation schemes could be underestimating heat loss, research finds

October 12, 2026• by

Scientists who carried out a study of heat loss from a typical 1930s semi-detached home to measure the impact of retrofit insulation have found that current...

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Lessons from the first New Hospital Programme scheme: A consultant’s view

October 12, 2026• by

Joanne Hardwicke, associate director at EDGE, reflects on what’s to come for the New Hospital Programme following the opening of its first facility In early...

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Civil engineering surge offsets weakness across construction sectors

October 12, 2026• by

Civil engineering is doing the heavy lifting, but a sluggish housing market and a nervous Treasury mean the industry still has a steep hill to climb, explains...

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How choosing the right structural warranty provider can reduce risk and keep housing delivery on track

October 9, 2026• by

In a changing landscape for housebuilders, working with an experienced warranty partner is a key aspect of effective risk management Housebuilders and...

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Highways UK: Bring your field operations questions to Re-flow on stand E11

October 9, 2026• by

Highways UK 2026 runs on 14 and 15 October at the NEC Birmingham, and the Re-flow Field Management team will be on stand E11 both days. Depending on how you...

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Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite surge in PPA fees

October 9, 2026• by

New research has revealed that local authorities are increasingly relying on additional fees from developers to resource the planning process, while delays...

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New digital tool helps organisations navigate the Building Safety Act

October 9, 2026• by

A new and free digital tool has been launched that gives organisations tailored guidance on their likely obligations following the changes brought into force...

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Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB

October 9, 2026• by

New FMB analysis has revealed the cost of hiring a rogue builder across the North, making a stronger case for mandatory builder licensing to protect against...

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Northern households lose over £3bn to rogue builders, says FMB
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