Business

Why leading homebuilder companies have a responsibility to help secure supply chains against cyber threats


Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing.

Building Britain: Ibstock ready to play their part in getting Britain building again


After Labour’s landslide win in July’s General Election, incumbent Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out an ambitious programme of activity.

Housebuilding manifesto pledge scrutinised


We take a look at the response from around the sector.

The drive towards electrifying the off-highway sector


The importance of electrification within the off-highway sector.

SMEs remain unprepared as cyber threats escalate


SMEs neglect cyber security, making them easy targets for a wide range of attacks, including phishing and ransomware.

UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024


Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023.

A year of procurement, politics and productivity


With 2024 shaping up to have a great deal of changes through political, economic and legislative changes, Simon Toplass, group CEO of Pagabo is looking at the year ahead

2024 Construction predictions


As we move in to 2024, what areas are expected to drive further change and what will likely become hot topics.

Building a sustainable built enviornment – On the path to Net Zero


How the sector can contribute to the transition to a net zero economy.

Leaving behind a year of uncertainty


Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) considers the outlook for construction in 2024.