Ten-year infrastructure strategy pipeline will require new approaches from industry
The 10-year infrastructure strategy presents an opportunity to approach projects differently in order to overcome some of the industry鈥檚 past challenges, writes Andy Wain of Mott MacDonald
Chancellor鈥檚 ironclad fiscal rules are protecting construction 鈥� for now
The government is stuck in a spending straitjacket of its own making. However, borrowing for investment will help to sustain future workload for construction, writes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
For construction product reform, the direction of travel is clear 鈥� it鈥檚 time for us all to act
Alongside the anticipated regulatory reform, a change in behaviour is required which sees industry players take greater responsibility for products and materials and be more accountable and transparent, says Amanda Long
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How carbon retrofit and improved building safety can be combined for greater efficiencies
Sustainable and safe construction is essential, so tackling both requirements together makes good sense, says Kingsley Clarke of Southern Construction Framework
Beyond sustainability: what we need now is regeneration
The industry鈥檚 focus has to move from just trying to conserve natural resources to building in a way that actually repairs the planet, Philip Watson at HLM Architects says
Embrace the AI revolution 鈥� or get left behind again
The industry should be hugely excited about the potential of AI. At Reds10 we are already seeing some remarkable results, says technical director Scott Laird
Land banking by housebuilders: the baseless conspiracy theory that refuses to go away
Despite numerous reviews finding no evidence of housebuilders deliberately withholding land from the market, we are again having to talk about 鈥榰nbuilt鈥� homes, writes Paul Smith
Construction left wishing and hoping for investor confidence and government action to get Britain building
Trapped in a holding pattern, a report out by Arcadis characterises the industry as one in need of some help - it鈥檚 hard to disagree
The best way to debunk the myths about construction is to shine a light on the reality
Open Doors Week starts on 17 March 鈥� and this year鈥檚 event will be bigger than ever. It is our chance to show the wider population what we can do
The 精东影视 Good Employer Guide 2025: A spotlight on best practice in the workplace
Our new guide, featuring employers in a range of disciplines and sizes, offers fascinating insights into modern working cultures
More women are completing construction apprenticeships, but let鈥檚 not take our foot off the gas
The CITB鈥檚 executive director finds much to be positive about in the latest trends 鈥� but warns against complacency
We urgently need a government that can stoke industry optimism
The prime minister has a golden opportunity to inject confidence in the UK for investors, developers and financiers, says Richard Steer. Only then will his much-touted growth agenda stand a chance
How the covid-19 pandemic has changed construction
Five years on from the first lockdown, lessons have been learnt and the industry has managed to move forward, Heather Holbrook of Thomas & Adamson writes
Here鈥檚 how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns, recent visits to Nansledan highlight the importance of high-quality design, placemaking, and long-term stewardship. Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model鈥攚here landowners retain an active role鈥攔ather than speculative land sales. To deliver genuinely ...
Compliance in pole position: the parallels between procurement and Formula 1
Success in both is all about the right strategy, the greatest efficiency and complete compliance with the latest regulations, says聽Simon Toplass, group chief executive at Pagabo and a motor racing fan
Implementing the 精东影视 Safety Act in Wales
Helen Johnson and Katie Rider on how the 精东影视 Safety Act applies differently for Welsh buildings
A deal with too many moth holes
A vendor who fails to answer the pre-contract questionnaire honestly can find the whole house sale reversed
How landmark building safety court rulings could clarify the law on liability
Landmark rulings on defects, remediation and聽building safety could clarify the law around liability and remedy
The government鈥檚 Remediation Action Plan explained
Catherine Gelder and Frances Gordon-Weeks on the government鈥檚 plan to resolve building safety delays
Let鈥檚 sort out the payment rules
The recent ruling in Placefirst vs CAR highlights the聽ongoing confusion around the payment and pay-less rules
