Clare Gill, head of social value at HBC Construction (HBC), says social value is too often about a headline opportunity and needs to deliver real change. Social value is a…
An AI-powered recruitment platform has been launched with the aim of helping construction employers tackle ongoing skills shortages and improve access to talent. Buildout AI, founded by West Midlands entrepreneurs…
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched an accelerated apprenticeship programme aimed at increasing the supply of skilled workers for housebuilding and addressing regional construction skills shortages. The initiative…
More than a dozen leading real estate businesses came together last week to launch Pride in Property 2026, an industry initiative aimed at promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion across the built environment.…
Paragon Group Ltd v FK Facades Ltd tested whether an assignee can pursue adjudication under the Construction Act. Here’s what happened. The case arose following the assignment by Office Depot…
Robertson Construction North East has been appointed as main contractor for the project to restore Newcastle University’s Grade II-listed Henderson Old Hall after a fire left it gutted and roofless…
Updates from the inaugural Asia-Pacific Fellows’ Forum. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a regular habit that is nurtured and encouraged, rather than seen as simply a requirement to be ticked…
Shetland Islands councillors will this month consider whether it’s worth building tunnels between the archipelago’s biggest islands to replace ferries. At the meeting on 30 June, they’ll debate the outline…
Following a strong 2025, Tilbury Douglas has appointed Simon Butler as managing director of regional building. A 14-year company veteran, Butler will lead the Regional Building service line to help…
The King’s Foundation and the University of the Built Environment (UBE) today (Monday) announced plans to set up 14 regional forums to promote walkable, characterful and regionally distinct neighbourhoods using…