6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (846+ words) Modular construction is often presented as a faster way to build. Speed, however, is only one part of its value. The bigger opportunity is to create a coordinated design and production system that improves quality, reduces uncertainty, and lets a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (673+ words) The latest administration figures for the construction sector paint a worrying picture. During the first six months of 2026, 88 construction companies entered administration – an 11% increase compared with the same period last year. While construction was not the only sector facing heightened…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (660+ words) Planning, Building & Construction Today The construction industry is generating more data than ever, yet more information does not automatically lead to better decisions. Julie Bregulla, chief operating officer at the British Board of Agrément (BBA), argues that the real prize…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (472+ words) For many businesses across UK infrastructure compliance still runs on a delay. Checks happen on site. Paperwork gets filled in. And somewhere between a foreman, a supervisor, or management, that information works its way back to the office – often days…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (758+ words) The index focuses on the three months to the end of July 2026, covering all underlying UK construction projects, with a total value of £100m or less. It highlights that the UK construction sector remains firmly stuck in neutral, struggling to shift…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (207+ words) The findings come from our Business Health Check, a free diagnostic tool we built for SME directors and sole traders to assess the true state of their business. Of the 403 respondents, 80% said their company is still trading. But ‘still trading…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (409+ words) The S&P Global UK Construction PMI rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June, marking the highest reading since March. However, the index remained below the 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction, representing the longest continuous period of decline since…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (870+ words) When disruption happens elsewhere – whether through energy markets, environmental events, logistics constraints or wider instability – it does not stay contained. It travels, often quickly, and it shows up in our materials, our lead times and ultimately our programmes. In modular…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (559+ words) To shine a spotlight on the challenges they’re facing, application for payment software provider Payapps surveyed senior financial leaders across the UK. The results emphasise the challenge of using traditional, fragmented systems and the importance of leveraging technology to meet…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (739+ words) Equipment failures can quickly disrupt schedules and increase project costs. Predictive maintenance in construction helps teams identify potential issues before they lead to breakdowns, improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime. Construction companies make major investments in equipment fleets, making asset…...