“Sadly, you know, everyone dies in the end. It’s just how you go, right?” said Simon Dudley, once chair of Homes England. Grenfell Tower on fire, 14 June 2017. Image:…

With labour costs rising, contractors must plan early to help address inflation risks, writes Nitesh Patel. Image: Daniil Peshkov | Dreamstime.com For all construction projects, the two key cost drivers…

CM’s inaugural Powered Access in Construction survey offers a detailed snapshot of how powered access equipment is perceived and used across the industry. Image: Regien Paassen | Dreamstime.com For construction…

The CIOB client champion talks to Will Mann about resetting AMP priorities at the utility and embracing AI Roselyn Unegbu Thames Water’s delivery director for non-infrastructure (London and Home Counties)…

Candidates taking CITB’s health and safety test received answers via concealed Bluetooth device. An investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Police has led to three men being sentenced for helping people…

The Building Safety Regulator says its batching pilot initiative is "outperforming the previous multi-disciplinary model" in Gateway 2 process. It revealed the findings in its latest building control Gateway 2…

TCC ruling allows developers to pursue contractor group companies using Building Liability Orders. The Technology and Construction Court has today (1 April) handed down a landmark judgment in Crest Nicholson…

The crumbling Palace is too important to be left to rot, but heritage alone can’t justify a full restoration. Built between 1840 and 1876, the Palace of Westminster’s heritage value…

AI will not deliver meaningful gains on construction projects until firms fix the disconnect between office and site, says Steve Smith of Bluebeam. The industry’s AI uptake isn’t a technology…

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 CIOB in Scotland Awards, a flagship celebration of excellence across Scotland’s built environment. The awards will take…