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Construction sees spring surge as housing powers ahead Glenigan, the construction industry’s leading insight experts, has released the May 2025 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of April 2025, covering all underlying projects, with a total value of £100m or less (unless otherwise indicated), with all […]
EJOT’s range of innovative PVC profiles can play a key role in minimising the risk of cracks developing around window and door frames in rendered external wall insulation (EWI) systems, thus reducing one of the most commonly reported issues by property owners and tenants. The fastening systems specialist has developed an extensive range of profiles […]
Turning unrecyclable plastic to highly efficient materials for the built environment Arqlite provides a solution to the up-to-now unrecyclable plastics currently sent to landfills, incinerated or dumped, contaminating our land, rivers, and oceans. Arqlite proprietary technology is unique as it offers a sustainable alternative to waste generators, both private companies and municipalities, at a cost […]
Prominent construction firm appointed to lead UK’s biggest science project of early 2025 A prominent construction firm established more than 100 years ago has been appointed to deliver the biggest UK science project to start in the first half of 2025. Bowmer + Kirkland has been named main contractor on Fabrica, a major development from […]
Over 17,000 BTR homes completed in last 12 months, but construction issues puts future supply at risk More than 17,000 Build to Rent (BTR) homes were completed between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025, bringing the total number of completed BTR properties to 127,150. This includes more than 55,400 homes completed in London and 71,700 […]
Source: IDTechEx Self-Healing Materials Market to Build on Success in the Construction Industry Every year, industrialized nations lose approximately 3% of GDP due to issues associated with material corrosion and degradation. In particular, damage to concrete structures and infrastructure, ranging from small cracks to complete failure, can lead to severe disruptions, and repairs can incur […]
image Longevity Power UK Government should extend support for solar PV for new-build homes to businesses as well, says Longevity Power Renewable energy consultancy welcomes Westminster’s plan for rooftop solar on all new houses by 2027 but also calls for action to drive solar uptake on commercial buildings The Government’s newly announced plans to […]
Wallbarn throws support behind Swarm Savers bee initiative It’s that time of year when honey bee swarms start taking flight across the UK – and bee-friendly green roof manufacturer Wallbarn is urging anyone finding one to follow specialist advice to help the vital little pollinators ‘buzz off’ to a safe new home. Swarming – where […]
CITB Employer Networks helped over 50,000 learners access construction training in 2024-25 The number of learners supported has more than quadrupled from the previous year The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative. It was the second full year of operation for the initiative, […]
Pigeon, a leading land promoter, developer and property investor has secured a multi-million-pound green loan from Virgin Money to fund a new 86,316 sq ft industrial warehouse and office space at Theobald’s Business Park in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Pigeon is aiming for the highest standards of efficiency and functionality with the project, which is known […]
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