Texas & Southeast Design Firms Ride Wave of Growth Into 2026

A fast-growing region is fueling record performance among design firms—but shifting demand and emerging challenges are reshaping the outlook.

April construction job openings hit highest mark of 2026

As the number of unfilled positions jumped by 10.6%, the rate of layoffs hit a four-year low, showing contractors want to cling to the workers they already have.

A million more construction workers needed, says Skills England

The UK construction industry needs to recruit a million more workers over the next 10 years if it is to meet its infrastructure commitments, according to a new report. The first-ever Annual Skills Report 2026 from Skills England predicts a sharp increase in labour demand… The post A million more construction workers needed, says Skills England appeared first on Construction News.

First look at LANZA Ateliers 2026 Serpentine pavilion

The Architects’ Journal First look at LANZA Ateliers 2026 Serpentine pavilion This year’s Serpentine Pavilion, which opens to the public on Saturday, has been designed by emerging Mexican architecture practice LANZA Atelier, and features a brick crinkle-crankle wall The post First look at LANZA Ateliers 2026 Serpentine pavilion appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

CIF Construction Outlook Quarter 2: Stable outlook for construction, but cost pressures and structural constraints weigh on growth

The CIF has today released its Q2 2026 Construction Outlook Survey, highlighting steady levels of activity across the sector. There is also a clear need for policy intervention to support The post CIF Construction Outlook Quarter 2: Stable outlook for construction, but cost pressures and structural constraints weigh on growth appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Contract Retentions Legislation - Unintended consequences?

A commentary by Pinsent Masons Solicitors published on 2nd April 2026 regarding the UK Government's proposed new legislation to ban contract retentions