New analysis reveals chronic health issues, not accidents, are driving a £1.4 billion productivity crisis across the sector. The UK construction industry is facing a significant but often overlooked productivity challenge, with millions of working days lost due to preventable ...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled the 34 winning projects of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026. Recognising inspiring architecture across 15 countries and four continents, this year’s cohort responds directly to urgent social, environmental and urban ...

Councils hold highly-sensitive, confidential data on even the most vulnerable of individuals, yet a new investigation from compliance training provider Skillcast has revealed that the vast majority are failing to adequately train staff against the ongoing threat of cyber attacks. ...

Hospitality business BaxterStorey has appointed Chris Mitchell to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) – recognising the company’s growth and reinforcing WSH’s long-term approach to developing leadership talent across its family of brands. The appointment builds on ...

Hospitality businesses are missing significant commercial opportunities by treating accessibility as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic business priority, according to senior leaders gathered at the latest Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) forum. Bringing together operators, employers, suppliers and accessibility ...

Software increasingly reshapes building controls with analytics, cloud and refurbishment driving double-digit growth as the sector moves from product sale to operating relationship. BSRIA, a world-leading authority on building automation and building services markets, has released its latest analysis of ...

European mid-market private equity firm, Inflexion, has completed a majority investment in Ranger Fire and Security, a leading fire and security business in the UK and Ireland. The investment will enable Ranger to continue acquiring high-performing local businesses, a core ...

Kimpton has been awarded the contract to deliver a comprehensive programme of maintenance at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot. The new contract involves maintenance of the venue’s heating system and associated mechanical plant, ventilation handling units, air conditioning systems ...

Dalkia UK’s team in Scotland has secured an £8.9 million mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) package for its third Passivhaus standard school, this time at Trinity Academy, Edinburgh. Collaborating with main contractor, McLaughlin & Harvey, the team will begin pre-construction ...

Property and facilities management services specialist, Bellrock, has announced a partnership with the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) to support councils as they navigate the structural and funding shifts of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). APSE member authorities can now ...