Tag: Construction
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Conlon Construction appoints new boss
Reflecting on his retirement, Conlon said: “I’m incredibly proud of my time at Conlon. We’ve had the privilege of delivering major projects that have shaped Lancashire and the wider north west’s cultural and civic landscape. What means most, though, is the positive impact we’ve had on our community. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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From policy to delivery: can construction rise to the 2026 challenge?
The uncertain outlook for the year ahead is fuelling construction’s confidence crisis, writes Nitesh Patel Image: Dreamstime For construction, 2025 was expected to be a big year and it has been pivotal for UK infrastructure, with government commitments setting the stage for transformative change. Planning reforms and the government’s industrial, infrastructure and housing strategies are…
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Proposed safety reforms signal move to single construction regulator
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Image: Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed it will introduce primary legislation to regulate the fire engineering profession, aimed at strengthening public safety and raising professional accountability. The government has concurrently published its plans for a single construction regulator, which complements the fire engineering proposals by placing them within a wider…
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Digital construction 2025: a year in 10 headlines
To get to grips with information management, we must go back to first principles. So said RLB Digital head of information management strategy Emma Hooper. She noted: “People can’t do their jobs without information, and when information is difficult to find or incorrect, it wastes time and money, and can even cause potential harm. In…
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What construction can learn from sports stats
Sports teams have mastered the art of using data to win. Every play, pass, and decision is backed by detailed analytics that turn raw stats into championship results. Construction faces similar pressures—tight deadlines, budget constraints, and the constant drive for safer, more efficient projects. The lessons from sports are clear: when you measure what matters…
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The top construction technology news of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, technology in construction seems more pervasive than ever. From alternative building materials such as 3D printing and mass timber to robotics, builders are looking to add tech in all forms to enhance their businesses. However, it’s important to note that any discussion about construction technology isn’t complete without mentioning…
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Construction backlog slips as smaller contractors feel the squeeze
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction backlog fell to 8.1 months in November, down 0.3 months from October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted Nov. 20 to Dec. 8. Backlog declined across every contractor size except firms…
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Lawsuit seeks to stop White House ballroom construction
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Work on the ballroom that President Trump began in October must stop until the administration shares its plans with the organizations that it’s constitutionally and statutorily required to work with, the National Trust for Historic Preservation says…
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How would earned settlement reforms impact construction?
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While the construction industry faces ongoing skills shortages, proposed changes to current settlement rules could add to the challenges employers must navigate. A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, the UK government’s consultation paper on earned settlement reforms, published on 20 November, marks a significant shift in immigration policy. The changes could extend settlement timelines and introduce stricter…
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Construction adds 28,000 jobs in November
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The construction industry added about 28,000 net jobs in November, indicating a pickup in hiring momentum, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of new Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential construction accounted for…