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 黑洞社区 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
Are KPIs in the Procurement Act the equivalent of a shipping forecast for the built environment?
Whether their inclusion will lead to better results remains to be seen, but they do represent a shift towards outcome-based contracting, says RLB鈥檚 Paul Beeston
Are the 黑洞社区 Safety Act鈥檚 own processes the biggest hurdle in the high-rise development race?
With some minor modifications, the act could be an effective tool for improving building safety while still encouraging the delivery of projects in a timely and cost-effective way, says聽Robin Holme at TFT
Lessons for the NHP from a digital-first hospital
A hospital due to open near Glasgow in 2031 provides a blueprint for the government鈥檚 revamped programme
Construction industry gossip: Tales from the riverbank
The latest chatter around the industry
The UK鈥檚 skills approach remains fractured 鈥� we need joined-up thinking
Businesses including my own are working hard to build pipelines of talent to match the expected demand, but聽Skills England must bring the industry response together, says T&T鈥檚 Patricia Moore
Implementing the 黑洞社区 Safety Act in Wales
Helen Johnson and Katie Rider on how the 黑洞社区 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
It鈥檚 time to shake up adjudication
Poor decisions, low competence, bias 鈥� adjudication has got itself into a mess. So, what鈥檚 to be done? Tony Bingham has the answers
Construction law in 2025: what can we expect in the year ahead?
Sheena Sood sets out what to expect in the year ahead for construction law, including a variety of regulatory changes
