Business & Management

The government in Westminster has made housebuilding one of its priorities to boost economic growth and alleviate the housing crisis – but who will be there to build, asks David Adams?

Geoff Keal, CEO of TerraQuest (the operators of Planning Portal), noted: “The inaugural Planning Portal Market Index report by TerraQuest revealed that more than one million homes have been granted planning permission by local authorities since 2015 – but they have never been constructed.

Mark Cooper, UK and Ireland Sales Director for insulation specialist Actis, hopes more young people will pursue a career in construction following their exam results

Ross Wilson, Real Estate Litigation Partner at Spencer West, discusses the legal aspects of remediation work and cost considerations

CABE turns 100 years old this year. To mark this milestone, Building Engineer takes a look back at the journal through the years.

Blackpool and The Fylde College hosted a skills showcase event with local construction business Evolution after seeing the approach Managing Director JJ Fitzgerald took to providing people with opportunities.

A PlanRadar study has revealed that 78% of housebuilders are grappling with rising building costs. T

Following the Scottish budget in December 2024, Liz Hamilton, Senior Land and Planning Manager of Scottish housebuilder AS Homes, said: “We welcome the decision in the Scottish government budget to reverse the £200m cut to housing.

New Year always provides an opportunity to reflect on individual circumstances and set new goals.

Is the problem of professional indemnity insurance one of trust and, if so, how does the industry regain that trust? Denise Chevin investigates.

Steve Knight FCABE C. Build E, Director at Turton Building Control, on his past career and building control’s future

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) new compulsory purchase standard sets out a series of commandments for professional behaviour and competence.

Richard Harral, CABE CEO, is sitting on the Competency Steering Group, a committee established by the Scottish Government’s Building Standards Division.

The CABE Expert Panel is made up of expert and senior CABE members who collaborate to offer impartial advice to the Association on a wide range of issues.

The Construction Industry Training Board celebrated the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2024 awards.

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has acquired the Building a Safer Future (BSF) programme.

In October, the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) joined CABE as an International Academic Partner.

CABE members are expected to meet the highest professional standards, but what happens when things go wrong? Huw Morris looks at CABE’s disciplinary procedures

Engineers Without Borders UK asks students to think beyond the classroom and find solutions to real-world challenges.

Congratulations to Avril Walsh from the University of Limerick, who has been awarded the CABE Best Final Year Student following the completion of her BSc (Hons) in Construction Management and Engineering.