Features

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.

Above and beyond: Pushing Social Value


Pagabo, discusses where national framework providers and clients can go above and beyond PPN 06/20

Timber roadmap to boost construction and reduce emissions


New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions

Sustainable concrete materials: a novel way to reuse spent tyres


Patent of the month Sustainable concrete materials: a novel way to reuse spent tyres

New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills


Homes and businesses will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily, under new rules recently announced.  

Climate change and construction: a marriage made in hell


A look at how the construction industry is contributing to climate change globally and the solutions at hand.

Small businesses to benefit from one of the largest shake ups to procurement regulations in UK history


New procurement rules have today become law, following the Royal Assent of the Procurement Act - and is part of plans to make long-term decisions that will change this country for the better.

DIO completes new maintenance facility for US Air Force F-35 jets


The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its contractors have celebrated the opening of a new F-35 facility for US Air Force jets at RAF Lakenheath.

Work begins on a major flood scheme in Lowdham


Work has begun on a new £26 million flood storage reservoir to better protect homes and businesses in the Nottinghamshire village of Lowdham from the devastation of flooding.