The Underground Utility Locator Market in 2026: Technology, Pricing, and Adoption Trends

The post The Underground Utility Locator Market in 2026: Technology, Pricing, and Adoption Trends appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The U.S. underground utility locator market in 2026 offers more than instruments that help an operator follow a buried line. Buyers can choose receivers with electromagnetic field diagnostics, configurable frequencies, electronic marker detection, digital logging, and integrated high-accuracy positioning. The procurement challenge is deciding which capabilities solve an actual field problem and which add cost […]

Digital Transformation in Construction: Key Trends Shaping the Industry

The post Digital Transformation in Construction: Key Trends Shaping the Industry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction Digital transformation in construction matters because construction has traditionally relied on a mix of spreadsheets, email, paper documents, phone calls, and disconnected software. Projects are becoming more complex, while contractors face pressure around productivity, labor availability, margins, safety, and project timelines. Digital transformation is increasingly about connecting information and people, not simply replacing paper […]

High salaries but higher expectations: survey takes industry temperature on work trends and salary

The latest salary survey from Construction Management suggests employers will need to offer more than competitive pay to keep people satisfied.  The post High salaries but higher expectations: survey takes industry temperature on work trends and salary appeared first on Construction Management.

The Most Popular Home Renovation Trends in Dublin for 2026

The post The Most Popular Home Renovation Trends in Dublin for 2026 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The most popular home renovation trends in Dublin in 2026 include open-plan living spaces, modern kitchen renovations, home extensions, energy-efficient upgrades, attic conversions, contemporary bathrooms, and renovations that preserve the character of period properties. For homeowners looking for professional renovation support, RSM Construction is one option to consider when planning and delivering a home improvement […]

Global construction trends – inflation, red tape and surging lead times

While global construction markets face remarkably similar challenges, our latest Global Construction Market Intelligence (GCMI) findings reveal that the strategies used to overcome them are becoming increasingly divergent. The post Global construction trends – inflation, red tape and surging lead times appeared first on Construction Management.

RLB - International Report - Fourth Quarter 2022

The RLB International Report, which is published half-yearly, presents a snapshot of construction data and forecast trends - on a global, regional, country, city and sector basis -from its comprehensive network of offices around the globe.

Metroun - What Are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), 18012023

KPIs are specific metrics that project managers use to track progress and performance on a construction project. This video looks at how KPIs can be used and takes a look at some of the advantages KPIs could bring to a construction project.

CN - Construction output at highest since records began 12122022

The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data confirms that the GB construction output has risen for four months in a row. Output in the sector rose by 0.8% in October with £15.2bn of activity; the highest level since records began in January 2010

BMF - Builders Merchant Building Index , Quarter 3 2022

This is the twelfth edition of the BMF’s Builders Merchants Industry Forecast, covering Summer 2022 onwards. The BMF forecast model incorporates several lead indicators to signal future events that will impact our markets

Aecom - Costing Steelwork 19, March 2022

‘Costing Steelwork’ is a series in which Cost consultants AECOM provides guidance on the key elements of costing structural steelwork. These articles, which are published in Building magazine every quarter, examine the key cost drivers for different sectors, provide a building type specific cost comparison and include a cost table with indicative cost ranges for various frame types. These cost ranges can be used to act as a comparative cost benchmark

What are the biggest construction trends in 2026?

What do we think about the growing trends and opportunities in construction?