Insights



  • Future Homes and Buildings Standards: what changes on site

    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.


  • E.ON backs Nottingham Women in Construction

    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.


  • Space4Good and RINA target infrastructure verification

    Space4Good and RINA are pairing satellite data with certification work. The partnership targets infrastructure oversight, environmental assessment, and sustainability verification across large project portfolios.


  • BCIS sees construction costs rise to 2031

    BCIS forecasts further cost growth across UK construction to 2031. Building costs are forecast to rise 14%, while tender prices climb 15% and new work output grows 12% over the same period.


  • Seven proposed new towns enter consultation

    Seven proposed new towns have moved into formal consultation. The programme would tie major housing delivery to transport, utilities, and long-term infrastructure planning.


  • Future Homes Hub forms embodied carbon board

    Future Homes Hub has launched a new embodied carbon board. The group will coordinate action on materials, transport, construction processes, and resource efficiency in housing delivery.