Features
MPs Call for End to Rail Investment ‘Boom and Bust’
25 Feb 26
Transport Committee report highlights damaging uncertainty for construction sector, with industry experiencing worst conditions in years.
Construction activity is shifting, not stalling – says Expedite Director
24 Feb 26
Industry activity is not disappearing, it is shifting away from speculative new build towards other programmes.
From Paddy to Panel: Harnessing Rice Husk Waste for Sustainable Building Insulation
6 Feb 26
A novel cladding element that uses rice husk waste – a by-product of rice production – as its core insulating material.
Industry leader reveals 5 key challenges for construction in 2026 – and how to avoid them
30 Jan 26
James Coughlan, CMO at Astrak, has identified five key challenges and trends set to define the market in 2026.
Schneider Electric UK sets out 2026 predictions for the Energy Transition
28 Jan 26
Top five trends in the coming year that will accelerate the energy transition and impact industrial growth.
How to Start 2026 in control
16 Jan 26
Six leadership moves for more profitable construction firms in 2026.
Landfill tax will not enable the circular economy
11 Dec 25
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has released a short report titled, ‘Going full circle: Making a circular economy work for builders’,
£115M lost to cyberattacks
28 Nov 25
Small construction firms lose over £115 million to cyberattacks annually, making it the UK’s third-most financially impacted sector, according to a new study.
From One-Time Project to Lifetime Client: How Smart Pricing Wins You Repeat Construction Work
26 Nov 25
Learn how to price construction work for profit and trust—turning one-time jobs into lifetime clients who keep your schedule full.
Carbon-capture cement: Managing risk in the race to net zero
14 Nov 25
How the UK’s first carbon-capture cement plant will transform construction, examining the implications for materials, supply chains, and project surety.
