Planning, Building & Construction Today

With this summer set to be the UK's hottest on record, building homes for maximum comfort using building products whose production doesn't harm the environment is essential, says insulation specialist Actis In addition to helping occupants stay cooler in

The SFS Center Point fastening system simplifies façade panel installation, improving accuracy, speed and performance. This guide explains how to use the system for safer, faster and more reliable installation Step 1: Select the correct Center Point Faste

Wiltshire Council has received permission to increase the capacity of the secondary school as well as boost its facilities The Sarum Academy expansion will create additional classrooms, improve facilities, and enhance sports facilities at the school locat

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is putting a particular emphasis on youth education with its awards shortlist The BESA Industry Awards 2026 comprise 21 categories aimed at individuals, teams and companies alike. The awards recognise p

Hinkley Point C is working with the Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) to continue ensuring that the thousands of workers operating on the nuclear site remain safe As Hinkley Point C, the largest and most complex engineering construction proj

A study has revealed that there was a 95% uplift in construction and architecture degree apprenticeships in the last two years, despite a £214m increase in training costs The research by the University Vocational Awards Council comes just months after lev

The first platforms of the HS2 line have been built and revealed in London The Old Oak Common platforms are 450 metres underground and are ready for further fit-out as the rest of the station continues its construction. There are six of the platforms whic

Elliott Meighan, energy solutions consultant, Equity Energies, explores the impact of the Ofgem connection fee on the construction industry and why it favours readiness over finance Ofgem has announced it's consulting on a "commitment fee" for data centre

The housebuilding sector is being asked to hit two tough targets at once: deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029, while meeting stricter quality and consumer protection standards under the updated New Homes Quality Code Hitting that pledge means sustaining net

Morgan Sindall Construction will build the new £16.9m centre on the brownfield site of the old Thornbury hospital The Thornbury Health Centre is set to be a modern upgrade to the old hospital, providing better healthcare for the community in South Glouces