Labour shortages and high cost of living combine to spell gloom for construction15 June 2022IntelligenceA step-change in construction activity is needed to avoid calamityA step-change in construction activity is needed to avoid calamityRegion: United KingdomMore: Brian GreenBusiness resilienceBusiness clients & servicesConstruction activityEconomic forecast
In association with UK Construction WeekHelp design the future at this year's UK Construction Week1 October 2018ProductsDesign the future at UK Construction Week eventDesign the future at UK Construction Week eventRegion: United KingdomMore: Exhibitions and eventsConstructionSurfaces and materialsMaterialDistrictANS GlobalBruagEcodecTanihataEcopixelGrand DesignsNEC Birmingham
Reopened sites race to cover lost ground15 June 2020IntelligenceLoosened lockdown leaves gaps in supplies and staffing in its wakeLoosened lockdown leaves gaps in supplies and staffing in its wakeRegion: United KingdomMore: CoronavirusWillmott DixonConstruction Leadership CouncilStephen CousinsNational Federation of BuildersBuild UKConstruction Products AssociationBalfour BeattyBeard ConstructionCorniche BuildersSkanskaConstruction Design & ManagementProcurement and contracts
Construction activity likely to be much weaker this year19 January 2018IntelligenceArchitects would do well to have more than one string to their bowArchitects would do well to have more than one string to their bowRegion: United KingdomMore: Construction outlookPracticeBrexitInfrastructureHS2Construction marketStaffingHousingCommercialEconomic outlookEconomic activity
Construction’s in recession – isn’t it?19 August 2016IntelligenceIs construction really in recession?Is construction really in recession?Region: United KingdomMore: Economic activityProfessionConstruction marketExternal managementInternal management
Could insulating Britain stop construction coming to a standstill?16 November 2022IntelligenceConstruction output will drop by nearly 4 per cent next year, predicts the Construction Products Association – with housing hit particularly hardConstruction output will drop by nearly 4 per cent next year, predicts the Construction Products Association – with housing hit particularly hardRegion: United KingdomMore: Brian GreenEconomic forecastFuture Trends SurveyInflationRecession
Form follows lifecycle: The story behind Cork Construction Kit3 December 2019IntelligenceOliver Wilton and Matthew Barnett Howland’s Cork Construction KitOliver Wilton and Matthew Barnett Howland’s Cork Construction KitRegion: United KingdomMore: UCLCSK ArchitectsCork Construction KitMaterialsCork HouseSustainable architectureBio-based construction
RIBA panel seeks clarity beyond Brexit27 November 2017IntelligenceRIBA/NBS Economic Panel assesses architects' prospectsRIBA/NBS Economic Panel assesses architects' prospectsRegion: United KingdomMore: Construction industryConstruction outlookBrexitBIMLevel 3 BIMOffsite constructionProfessional practiceStaffingSalariesNew technologySocial housing
Global policies on timber in construction should inform UK approach15 February 2024ProductsEurope, Scandinavia and the USA provide key lessonsEurope, Scandinavia and the USA provide key lessonsRegion: United KingdomMore: Waugh Thistleton ArchitectsSustainable architectureClimate emergencyClimate actionDesign construction & technologyResearchStephen Cousins
Industry faces fundamental change6 March 2018IntelligenceIs construction facing a significant shift?Is construction facing a significant shift?Region: United KingdomMore: Economic outlookCarillionGrenfell fireGrenfell inquiryBrexitOffsite constructionModular constructionPracticeProcurement & contractsBusiness clients & services
Cob construction set for high-tech comeback28 October 2019ProductsRegioStars sustainability winner moves towards pilot constructionRegioStars sustainability winner moves towards pilot constructionRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate emergencyDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureMaterialsTechnologyUniversity of PlymouthUniversity of CaenEarth Building UK and IrelandHudson ArchitectsPassivhausEnergy efficiency
Hybrid approach is key to decarbonising heavy-duty construction vehicles21 July 2023ProductsEnergy efficiency and smaller batteries could halve excavator emissionsEnergy efficiency and smaller batteries could halve excavator emissionsRegion: United KingdomMore: Energy efficiencyDesign construction & technologyStephen CousinsDanfoss Power SolutionsSustainable construction