‘Lots of pledges, no delivery’: how construction will remember Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer’s two years as prime minister end with the construction industry facing more challenges than ever, key figures have warned. Sector leaders bemoaned a premiership characterised by pledges and speeches but a lack of clear evidence that conditions were improving. Starmer became the first… The post ‘Lots of pledges, no delivery’: how construction will remember Keir Starmer appeared first on Construction News.

Community ownership of renewable energy at risk unless government acts, committee warns

A government committee has argued current sector conditions will not allow the UK to meet its community owned renewable energy project targets. The post Community ownership of renewable energy at risk unless government acts, committee warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

From the Archives: October 18, 1993

This 1993 cover story by editor Richard Korman delved into the deteriorating conditions faced by traveling hard hats during the construction recession, then in its third year.

Haulotte to partner with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies

MEWP manufacturer Haulotte has formed a partnership with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies, UUT, who have developed robotic ground logistics platforms and deployed them in operational conditions.

CITB predicts construction demands

The Construction Industry Training Board, CITB, has published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30. The annual forecast predicts growth picking up from this year's subdued conditions, and warns the sector is still losing personnel without replacements.

Association for Project Management - Building a contract, Basic contract law for project managers, Part 2, 14092021

This second webinar deals with the issue of building a contract. It covers the components of a contract; ‘boiler plate’ & negotiated clauses; risk allocation; who should be involved and project managing a contract’s development.

How much time and rework could you save by converting existing site conditions into accurate BIM models before planning renovations or facility upgrad

How do you determine the most cost-effective foundation type for a commercial building when dealing with variable ground conditions?

What’s the most effective way to manage concrete curing in cold weather conditions to maintain strength and prevent cracking?