Fast-track to the future with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The proposed legislative shift will present both opportunities and challenges in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. The industry must understand – and embrace – the changes, says Lance Gudger of O’Brien Contractors
Construction industry gossip: Summing up
The latest chatter from around the industry
Infrastructure that puts people first is the key to revitalising urban spaces
By prioritising human-centred design, we can create infrastructure that not only meets practical needs but enriches the lives of those who use it, says WilkinsonEyre’s Bosco Lam
Can Starmer get us out of the mess of Trump’s tariffs?
As stock markets nosedived yesterday at the prospect of a global trade war, the prime minister presented a cool-headed response
Spring statement and Trump tariffs… How can the built environment respond?
Fiscal developments over the past 10 days pose a multifaceted challenge for industry leaders to negotiate. Planning, innovation and collaboration will be key if we are to succeed, writes Richard Steer
Ten years of progress… now risk management has become construction’s biggest challenge
Richard Dobson has seen much change for the better in a decade in London with Morgan Sindall but argues there is still more realism needed in the pre-construction period
Ten-year infrastructure strategy pipeline will require new approaches from industry
The 10-year infrastructure strategy presents an opportunity to approach projects differently in order to overcome some of the industry’s past challenges, writes Andy Wain of Mott MacDonald
Chancellor’s ironclad fiscal rules are protecting construction – for now
The government is stuck in a spending straitjacket of its own making. However, borrowing for investment will help to sustain future workload for construction, writes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
For construction product reform, the direction of travel is clear – it’s time for us all to act
Alongside the anticipated regulatory reform, a change in behaviour is required which sees industry players take greater responsibility for products and materials and be more accountable and transparent, says Amanda Long
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How carbon retrofit and improved building safety can be combined for greater efficiencies
Sustainable and safe construction is essential, so tackling both requirements together makes good sense, says Kingsley Clarke of Southern Construction Framework
Beyond sustainability: what we need now is regeneration
The industry’s focus has to move from just trying to conserve natural resources to building in a way that actually repairs the planet, Philip Watson at HLM Architects says
Embrace the AI revolution – 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 ‘unbuilt’ 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’s 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 – and this year’s event will be bigger than ever. It is our chance to show the wider population what we can do
Implementing the Building Safety Act in Wales
Helen Johnson and Katie Rider on how the Building 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 building safety could clarify the law around liability and remedy
