Actis barn conversion on Scandia-Hus factory tour impresses self-builders

Builders and self-builders who visited a barn conversion taking place during a tour of a timber frame factory this month were impressed by the construction methods and the combination of heat-reflecting and warmth-retaining qualities of the Actis insulation products used.

Best Construction Bidding Software for Contractors in 2026

In short: The best construction bidding software for contractors in 2026 depends on whether you need project discovery, bid management, better opportunity visibility, or a connected preconstruction workflow that combines all three. ConstructConnect® pairs one of North America's largest project databases with connected bid coordination, takeoff and estimating, and market analytics tools — the strongest fit for teams that want an end-to-end preconstruction workflow with public and private coverage, particularly strong coverage of opportunities over $500K, earlier visibility into private-project activity, and more customizable analytics. Dodge Construction Network tracks projects across the full lifecycle and is often evaluated by teams focused more on public-project visibility, lower-dollar opportunities, and broader planning support for general trades than on a connected bid workflow. BuildingConnected and Procore Preconstruction are primarily invitation-driven platforms, while PlanHub's free subcontractor plan centers on receiving ITBs from GCs or platform-generated matches, with more proactive search available through Lead Finder on select paid plans. The right choice comes down to one question: do you want to find projects proactively, manage the bids that already come to you, or do both in a connected workflow?

Skills for nuclear, not just nuclear skills

The UK's civil and defence nuclear programmes are competing for many of the same people and suppliers. Sharmila Jugessur, strategic growth director, at AtkinsRéalis says greater coordination, better use of transferable skills and a more strategic approach to procurement could unlock delivery at the scale the sector needs. The post Skills for nuclear, not just nuclear skills appeared first on Construction Management.

UK Housebuilders Under Pressure to Deliver More Homes Amid Rising Demand

The demand for more homes in the UK has never been higher, which is why housebuilders are under extreme pressure. Find out more about this by reading this insightful guide.

Built environment losing £740k a year to fragmented gender equity efforts, report warns

The UK built environment is losing more than £740,000 a year due to fragmented efforts to improve gender equity, according to a landmark new report that calls for urgent sector-wide coordination. The post Built environment losing £740k a year to fragmented gender equity efforts, report warns appeared first on Construction Management.

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