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Support for builders’ licences is growing, say FMB
Off the back of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s report, calls are increasing for a licensing scheme, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
The 1.5m homes challenge: Why construction SMEs must be part of the solution
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance North East (CAN), discusses barriers to achieving the 1.5m homes target and how SMEs could be crucial to it
Architects and engineers have been appointed for the redevelopment of Airedale General Hospital near Keighley.
The rebuilding of Airedale General Hospital was bumped up the queue in the National Hospital Programme after the full extent of the crisis of crumbling reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). T …
London Construction Awards 2025: Submit Your Entries before June 6th!
The countdown is on to submit your entries for the London Construction Awards 2025! Deadline for all submissions is 5pm June 6th.  ENTER THE AWARD The London Construction Awards celebrates the major a …
Announcing our London Construction Awards Host: Seann Walsh!
The London Construction Awards are thrilled to announce that acclaimed, award-winning comedian and actor Seann Walsh will be hosting this year’s awards ceremony, bringing his unique blend of humour an …
Government seizes control to fast-track £5bn reservoir plan
The government has seized control of planning to fast-track two major reservoir schemes in eastern England.  
Erith seals early works for £300m London City Road tower
Erith has secured the early works contract for the £300m redevelopment of 99 City Road at London’s Old Street roundabout.  
Chancellor announces £15.6bn for regional transport investment
The Chancellor’s £15.6bn regional transport investment package is part of a wider £113bn in capital spending outside South East England, to be confirmed in full in a spending review next week. Speakin …
CITB commits £39m to National Construction College upgrades
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed a £39m investment over three years into its National Construction College (NCC) estate, including major upgrades at sites in Erith, Bircha …
Mace appointed to deliver £126m Natural History Museum research hub
The Natural History Museum has appointed Mace as main contractor for its new collections, research and digitisation centre at Thames Valley Science Park in Shinfield, near Reading. Work is expected to …
Leeds kicks off homes vision for Elland Road regeneration
Leeds City Council has launched fresh plans to regenerate 30 acres around Elland Road football stadium into a major new neighbourhood.  
Flood defence programme worth £7.9bn launched to protect homes and businesses
The government has committed £7.9bn to what it claims is the largest flood defence investment programme in UK history, aiming to protect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses over the next dec …
Favourite emerges on £200m City office in Moorgate
Tenter House scheme finally on verge of construction after near 30-year development saga McLaren is emerging as favourite for a £200m City office scheme next door to Moorgate station. Building underst …
£96bn mega-framework prepared for offsite and NHS work
The government's Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has confirmed plans for a new construction framework worth up to £96bn. The Construction Works and Associated Services 3 (CWAS 3) agreement will replace …
Green light for £32m Wythenshawe Culture Hub
Manchester City Council and developer Muse have received planning approval for a new £32m Culture Hub which will kick-start £500m plans to transform Wythenshawe town centre.
MMC lifecycle: Can offsite construction deliver housing and net zero goals?
The Building Safety Regulator has come under fire this week with damning calls from the ACQP to remove the BSR from HSE, followed by the announcement that Philip White is  “partially retiring” as he s …
The Finalists for the London Construction Awards 2025 are in!
The shortlist for the 2025 London Construction Awards has officially been announced!
Reframing sustainability: How green homes can revolutionise Britain’s housing market
Ben Standing, partner, and Felicity Zakers, associate, at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, discuss how the need for more housing can help to reach climate goals Rather than treating sustainabl …
Top 50 Contractors in the UK
London Build Expo welcomes 38,000+ leading contractors, architects, developers, housebuilders, civil engineers, local authorities, and construction professionals from across the UK. Here’s a curated l …
Rayner unveils £39bn plan to build 300,000 social homes
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today unveil details of a £39bn house building drive for the next 10 years aiming to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes. The new Social and …
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