Insights
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Construction starts are softer, although demand is still moving selectively. IN Site Issue 2 examines refurbishment, data centre carbon, housing renewal, ventilation, cyber resilience, and plant productivity.
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Winvic will launch an ESG whitepaper at UKREiiF, calling for regulatory backing to accelerate adoption of the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard.
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Booking.com for Business analysis indicates trade and construction roles account for 10.1% of UK business travel demand, placing the sector among those exposed to flight disruption.
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CITB is urging Scottish offshore workers to consider construction careers, with scaffolding highlighted as a strong route for transferable skills. The training body is offering support through a £200 discount on CISRS Scaffolding Part 1 training at NCC Scotland in Inchinnan.
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Glenigan’s April review points to a tougher market again, with starts and detailed approvals down sharply even as contract awards show some resilience in selected sectors.
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March made construction policy feel unmistakably strategic across major markets. From British steel and London housing to European procurement reform and US funding stress, the month exposed how hard it remains to turn intent into delivery.
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UK project starts fell sharply as residential and civils weakened.
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England’s future homes rules are finally here after years waiting. For contractors, developers, and suppliers, the job now is delivery — redesigning schemes, managing transition dates, and proving compliance without blowing up programme, cost, or handover risk.
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E.ON backs Nottingham Women in Construction with headline sponsorship deal. The deal covers four events, speaking slots, and matched fundraising support up to £2,000.
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Space4Good and RINA are pairing satellite data with certification work. The partnership targets infrastructure oversight, environmental assessment, and sustainability verification across large project portfolios.