Study reveals scale of heat risk facing construction workers

Academics have created a guide to keeping construction operatives safe in the heat after finding one in two workers believed blazing temperatures had negatively affected a colleague’s health. Alba Fuertes, a professor at the University of Reading’s School of the Built Environment, and PhD candidate… The post Study reveals scale of heat risk facing construction workers appeared first on Construction News.

Young people are ‘untapped potential’ in the built environment, say Lords

The Architects’ Journal Young people are ‘untapped potential’ in the built environment, say Lords Better engagement with young people could benefit planning, placemaking and fill job shortages, according to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee The post Young people are ‘untapped potential’ in the built environment, say Lords appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Nista pushes for greater project oversight to provide ‘certainty’ in face of political unease

The National Infrastructure Strategy and Transformation body (Nista) is arguing for a stronger role in project delivery to bring certainty to the built environment as the sector grapples with political instability. The post Nista pushes for greater project oversight to provide ‘certainty’ in face of political unease appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Planning pays off for NG Bailey

NG Bailey has reported turnover of £707m in the year to 27 February 2026, up from £662m, with profits up at £21.2m from £15m, and an order book of £1.7bn, citing the successful implementation of a new strategic plan and launch of a new built environment division.

InstallerSHOW 2026: inside the biggest edition yet

InstallerSHOW 2026 arrives at the NEC Birmingham from today (23–25 June) as a truly transformative event for the installation, trades and built environment sectors. With 40,000+ visitors, more than 900 exhibitors, and 11 CPD-accredited live content streams across three action-packed days, this year’s edition is shaping up to be the biggest yet – not just […] The post InstallerSHOW 2026: inside the biggest edition yet appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Part 1 - Risk and Reward

Effective, data-led Supply Chain Management for the Built Environment. Where risks and opportunities are many, but resources are few.

RICS - Inauguration of Ann Gray FRICS as President of the RICS 2023, 03032023

Watch the inauguration of Ann Gray as the President of the RICS and her keynote speech

Batimat - Batimat 2022 - Horizon 2030, all the world to build

Batimat is an international multi-specialism trade show for the construction industry. This video promo was for the 2022 Batimat Conference in Paris where "Contractor decision-makers and professionals" considered innovative solutions for the buildings of today and tomorrow. The conference took place from 3rd to 6th October 2022

World Economic Forum - Biodiversity as an Asset Class Ep 3 - Philanthropic Capital and Industry Transitions 30112022

The energy transition is going to require an estimated $2 trillion investment every year. With just $750 billion available from philanthropic capital, what role can it realistically play in this context? Leslie Johnston, CEO of the Laudes Foundation explores the catalytic power of philanthropy and the role it can play in building partnerships toward achieving a net zero green economy.

BSI Built Environment White Paper - How the built environment sector can boost productivity with best practice

BSI's vision is to drive greater productivity, resilience and sustainability across all industry sectors through the effective development and implementation of consensus based best practices, captured in actionable, market led standards that will support the delivery of national policy and industry ambition. Best practice standards are one of the most important tools that we have available to accelerate industry transformation and improve infrastructure delivery and outcomes

What materials have you found that work in attracting young people to the Built Environment?

ProjectReady

ProjectReady is a collaborative project information management solution that distills data and information across projects to empower decision making, reduce risk, and save money. Our ability to apply automation and governance to system integration empowers users to drive faster, more effective decisions in the field and behind the scenes. Reduce labor costs, delays, rework, budget overruns, safety issues, and the likelihood of litigation when you use ProjectReady to sync information across the platforms you use most, like Procore, BIM 360, SharePoint, PlanGrid, BOX, and others.

ProjectReady

ProjectReady is a collaborative project information management solution that distills data and information across projects to empower decision making, reduce risk, and save money. Our ability to apply automation and governance to system integration empowers users to drive faster, more effective decisions in the field and behind the scenes. Reduce labor costs, delays, rework, budget overruns, safety issues, and the likelihood of litigation when you use ProjectReady to sync information across the platforms you use most, like Procore, BIM 360, SharePoint, PlanGrid, BOX, and others.

CITC Global

Construction in the 21st Century (CITC Global) is an organization that executes international conferences to bring together like-minded construction management professionals. CITC events have brought together diverse groups of academics, professionals, government agencies and students from all over the world to contribute to the future growth of the industry. The mission of the CITC Conferences is to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams, especially those involved in engineering, management and technology. In this regard, interdisciplinary integration and international cooperation are encouraged. It is the purpose of CITC to provide an international forum for the discussion of topics important to developing new knowledge in construction and engineering disciplines.

CITC Global

Construction in the 21st Century (CITC Global) is an organization that executes international conferences to bring together like-minded construction management professionals. CITC events have brought together diverse groups of academics, professionals, government agencies and students from all over the world to contribute to the future growth of the industry. The mission of the CITC Conferences is to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams, especially those involved in engineering, management and technology. In this regard, interdisciplinary integration and international cooperation are encouraged. It is the purpose of CITC to provide an international forum for the discussion of topics important to developing new knowledge in construction and engineering disciplines.

ALDStone

ALDStone is a leader in flooring underlay. Offers an affordable flooring system which facilitates construction decarbonisation by the reuse of many types of flooring. These include flooring materials made of stone, ceramic, carpet, vinyl and wood. In addition, surfaces such as laminate flooring are amongst numerous materials which are compatible for use with our product. We span the globe serving customers, from Europe to Japan & beyond ALDStone is committed to bringing transformation to the built environment sector by enabling other businesses to become fully circular. Together, we can meet mutual business, economic and environmental targets & benefits whilst closing the loop for the flooring sector. We work towards building long-term relationships with business and the government