Member body calls for industry views on CDM 2015 amid concerns over clarity and consistency. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is calling on construction professionals to share their experiences…

New research across 14 major UK contractors reveals why digital investment isn’t translating into better decisions. The research was conducted by Abdulmalik Badamasi, Dr Xiang Xie and Prof Mohamad Kassem…

Barratt Redrow, the UK’s largest housebuilder, is adopting the Nexus ReGen materials exchange platform across its nationwide operations. The housebuilder selected Nexus ReGen following a rigorous evaluation of nationally proven…

Kier has appointed Alexandra Smith as national frameworks director for its construction business, as long-serving executive Deane Hudson prepares to retire after 39 years. Smith will lead Kier’s national frameworks…

The lack of women in leadership roles is not a pipeline issue, argues Yanmo Adetula. The truth is more nuanced. Image: Dreamstime The construction industry has spent years talking about…

Many business owners haven’t built a company, they’ve built a system that relies on them – and growth depends on a shift in structure, says Greg Wilkes. When the founder…

Nicola Hodkinson argues that apprenticeships remain one of construction’s greatest drivers of social mobility, but warns that current policy and economic structures are preventing employers from delivering them at scale.…

After two decades working across continents and disciplines, Mania Alabadla reflects on how sustainability has evolved – and why trust, technical credibility and long-term thinking are essential to delivering real…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). The move is aimed at improving…