NEWS
Almost 60% of Tradespeople Say Their Work Has Been Disrupted ...
18/Aug/2026
Almost 60% of tradespeople say their work has been disrupted by extreme heat, a new survey from Rhino Trade Insurance has found. ...
Structural Timber Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced ...
15/Aug/2026
The finalists for the 2026 Structural Timber Awards have been announced, with projects, businesses and individuals from across the timber construction sector recognised across 18 categories. ...
NaCSBA’s Custom and Self Build Conference Returns for 2026 ...
11/Aug/2026
NaCSBA is set to bring together key figures from across the UK’s custom and self build sector for its 2026 Custom and Self Build Conference, taking place on Tuesday 17 ...
Just 14% of England’s Waterways in Good Health ...
07/Aug/2026
Just 14.3% of England’s waterways, including rivers, lakes and estuaries, have achieved good ecological status, according to the latest Environment Agency (EA) figures. ...
UK Construction Week Birmingham to Spotlight Innovation Across Sector ...
03/Aug/2026
UK Construction Week Birmingham is set to return to the NEC from 29 September to 1 October 2026, bringing together construction professionals, suppliers, innovators and decision-makers from across the built ...
Construction Industry Urged to Prepare for Growing Threat of Extreme ...
30/Jul/2026
The UK construction sector must take urgent action to address the growing threat of extreme heat on site, according to new research from the University of Reading. ...
Welsh Housebuilding Rises by 11% but Remains Well Below Housing ...
27/Jul/2026
The number of new homes completed in Wales increased by 11% in 2025/26, according to the latest Welsh Government housebuilding figures. However, delivery remains significantly below the level required to ...
Housing Starts Fall 34% as Market Slowdown Continues ...
17/Jul/2026
Housing starts fall by 34%, according to the latest data from Glenigan, underlining the continued slowdown across residential construction. ...
NaCSBA’s Inaugural Summer Members’ Meeting Summary ...
09/Jul/2026
NaCSBA hosted its inaugural Summer Members' Meeting on Monday 6th July, at Linden House in Hammersmith, London. ...
SME Confidence Falls as Costs and Economic Uncertainty Weigh on ...
30/Jun/2026
Confidence among the UK's small and medium-sized housebuilders has fallen significantly, with rising costs, economic uncertainty and weak market conditions prompting many firms to scale back investment plans. ...