The Act is intended to “get Britain building again”, streamline the planning process, increase funding and resources for local authorities and remove certain steps in the consenting process.

A Nordic-Dutch startup has developed a cement substitute that acts as a carbon-sink. So is carbon-negative concrete a real possibility? David Taylor reports

The rapid adoption of electric vehicle technology means that there is now a growing supply of ‘nearly new’ EV batteries. One company has found a good use for them – and you might soon find the evidence on a construction site near you. David Taylor reports

The British Antarctic Survey’s ambitious six-year Discovery Building project has completed on time and within budget. David Taylor reports

Recently, businesses from all sectors and all regions took part in a variety of events to mark National Apprenticeship Week. While the chronic skills shortage remains one of construction’s biggest challenges, Helen Parton asked people in the industry what can be done to boost recruitment.