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The CEA (Construction Equipment Association), the trade association representing the UK construction equipment industry since 1942, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity reflecting the progress and direction ahead. Recognised by the UK government as the voice of the industry, the CEA plays a vital role in supporting its members through market insights, technical expertise, networking, […]
Have your say on the NDA The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is pleased to invite you to take part in our 2025 Stakeholder Survey, which is now live! Below is a link to the survey which this year is designed to be an online questionnaire and should only take 10 minutes to complete. NDA […]
With competency under the spotlight, it is important that all construction professionals have easy access to high quality educational opportunities. Siderise Academy is a new online learning platform designed to help the industry build its understanding of passive fire protection and acoustics in the built environment. Featuring RIBA-certified CPDs and ASFP-verified modules, it can support […]
The Government’s support for the creation of a new single construction regulator is welcome news, but it needs to go further to create a full licensing scheme for building companies, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The […]
Increase of domestic timber to boost UK economy and housebuilding New vision by government to deliver on its Plan for Change by increasing timber use in construction and boosting economic growth. A new roadmap to get Britain building with the use of sustainable and low carbon building materials, will help solve the housing crisis and achieve […]
The Porto project, Eco Wave Power’s first MW-scale wave energy venture in Portugal which is expected to be finalized during 2026, aims to harness ocean wave energy to generate sustainable electricity. Central to this initiative is the transformation of “The Gallery,” an existing breakwater tunnel, into a state-of-the-art facility housing the Company’s innovative wave energy […]
Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry, setting out tough new reforms to fix building safety and strengthen accountability In the full response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report today (26 February), the government has accepted the findings and sets out its plans to act on all 58 recommendations. Sweeping construction, building and […]
Matt Sharp, Partner and Chief Digital Officer at RLB in the UK, considers the importance of professionalism and professional standards in modern construction. As digital tools become integral to construction processes, ensuring technology is used responsibly, ethically, and effectively remains a top priority. In this article, I’ll examine professionalism and professional standards and explore their […]
British Safety Council comments on the Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry Commenting on the Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry, which the Secretary of State for Housing has announced, along with the publication of a consultation on reforms to the construction products regime, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, said: […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a variety of tariffs on products coming into the U.S. from Canada, including steel and aluminum, which has led Canada to devise a list of counter-tariffs. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images) The cost of many construction-related products now seen as vulnerable to higher prices include everything from windows to shingles; […]
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