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Mixed signals in UK construction as contract awards rise, but starts fall

October 19, 2026• by

The October 2026 edition of Glenigan’s Construction Review reveals the UK construction sector is experiencing considerable turbulence, with activity...

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Simply holding supplier evidence isn’t enough: How can construction prepare for rising compliance demands?

October 19, 2026• by

Vivek Sharma, executive director and founding member at Xpedeon, addresses the wider ‘evidence-readiness’ challenge in construction and how having...

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New 3D platform lets users explore, dismantle and ‘fire test’ fire doors

October 19, 2026• by

UK Fire Door Training has launched Fire Door Anatomy – a free digital learning platform designed to help professionals across the built environment...

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The next chapter of digital reality capture

October 16, 2026• by

Introducing Focus i.1, Focus i.1 X, and Rovi i.1 from FARO INSIGHT Visit a major construction project today and reality capture is likely to be part of its...

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Labour shortages are impacting construction projects, report finds

October 16, 2026• by

Almost nine in ten construction professionals say labour shortages are having a negative impact on projects, according to the latest Market Report from Gleeds...

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Designing the nation’s schools for a low-carbon future with reuse in mind

October 16, 2026• by

Richard Watson, education environment specialist at Net Zero Buildings, explains how offsite construction can help deliver low-carbon schools Education...

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Five hot topics for surveyors in October 2026

October 16, 2026• by

Writing for Planning, Building & Construction Today, chartered surveyor Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS of Property Elite looks at five hot topics within...

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The Future Homes Standard: Why one compliance strategy matters more than ever

October 16, 2026• by

As the Future Homes Standard, Future Buildings Standard and evolving energy assessment methodologies reshape the built environment, project teams need more...

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How to measure whether digital construction improves productivity

October 16, 2026• by

More licences, model views and completed training sessions show that a digital system is being used. Establishing whether it improves construction requires a...

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New construction skills academy planned for the West Midlands

October 16, 2026• by

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker and CITB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to the development of a National Skills Academy for...

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New construction skills academy planned for the West Midlands
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