Features

Future of Modular Housing in Construction


Sean Keyes is managing director at Sutcliffe. In this feature he writes about the future of modular housing within the construction sector.

Construction’s Challenge to Stay Competitive


David Hunt explains why he believes construction firms using paper-based admin have two years to modernise the back office

House Prices Rise Sharply In September


The average price of a house in the UK has rose to a record £267,587 in September 2021 with Wales and Scotland being outperforming the UK

How 5G is to Supercharge Digitisation of Construction


PJ Farr from UK Connect writes about how the introduction of 5G is set to supercharge the digitisation of the construction industry.

Can You Rely on Force Majeure in the Absence of a HGV Driver?


Womble Bond Dickinson partners Lucy Pringle and Jonny Gribben write about if you can rely on a force majeure in the absence of HGV drivers.  

Patent of the Month: Heat Pumps U-bend U-turn 


Currently, around 14% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to heating or cooling buildings 

MMC, sustainability, wellbeing and more – what to look out for at UK Construction Week next week


UK Construction Week, the construction industry's largest multi award-winning live event, returns this October.

Bridging the Gap: Establishing a Multi-Purpose “Meanwhile” Project with Ebury Edge


Francesco Ferrari has developed a deep understanding of the engineering challenges of city regeneration, ensuring community needs are met

Six Months Since Brexit: The Government Needs to Open the Door for Start-ups


Sohan Panesar writes about how the UK Government should open the door for start ups in the six months since the United Kingdom left the EU

How Construction Can Stem Water Pollution


Filip Stefanovic from Ecocoast in this feature, he writes about how the construction industry can stem water pollution a the source.