Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI

From sweeping sustainability measures and building safety reforms to infrastructure planning changes, procurement law updates and workforce challenges, the industry is being reshaped by regulatory, economic and technological forces. Here, we explore some of this year’s most significant developments, highlighting what they mean for contractors, developers and investors as the sector prepares for 2026 and beyond. Sustainability Sustainability continued to be a defining theme in the market in 2025, moving beyond compliance to reshape contract drafting, risk management and project delivery. Contracts are increasingly embedding climate-related obligations, and industry bodies continue to produce guidance and model contracts to assist…

Han-koo pointed to the automobile, electric vehicle and batteries sectors as particularly benefitting from the updated rules of origin, saying: “We made the rules of origin in many of these manufacturing sectors more business friendly.” In the year to June 2025, South Korea exported £1.9 billion worth of cars to the U.K, its top goods export, while the U.K. shipped roughly £645 million worth of vehicles the other way. “This is not just confined to the bilateral because of this FTA,” Han-koo said. “U.K. and Korean companies can join forces to expand their business to third countries in Europe or…

Britain has just made history. On Wednesday 26 November, the UK government slammed the door on new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea – and the sound echoed around the world. This makes us the largest economy to end new fossil fuel exploration. After nearly three decades of campaigning – from activists clinging to rigs in Arctic storms to lawyers dismantling government decisions piece by piece – we’ve won something that once seemed impossible. This is a historic moment, and a major win for the entire climate movement. Together we’ve relentlessly pressured government after government to put a…

BBC viewers saw host Matt Tebutt cook for the likes of Maisie Adam and Alex Horne on the latest episode of Saturday KitchenThe BBC guest didn’t hold back on sharing her thoughts over the dish(Image: BBC)One guest on Saturday Kitchen appeared distinctly unimpressed with the dish Matt Tebbutt had selected to prepare for them.During the latest episode of the BBC programme, which recently saw the presenter respond to viewer complaints following one particular incident, Matt was crafting a dish for Taskmaster stars Maisie Adam and Alex Horne.He explained to viewers that the meal would showcase vegetables as the main attraction…

Company Logo Dublin, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Landscaping and Gardening Services Market 2023-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The landscaping and gardening services market is forecasted to grow by USD 8,415.95 mn during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 6.07% during the forecast period. The report on the landscaping and gardening services market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.…

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The incorporation of nano-particles, the microstructure of the plaster is enhanced, leading to improved density and reduced porosity. Consequently, the plaster exhibits superior water resistance, heightened strength, and longer-lasting finishes. WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Ready Mix Plaster Market by Material (Cement-Based, Gypsum-Based, Lime-Based, and Others), Application (Interior Walls and Ceilings, External Rendering, Plastering of Concrete Surfaces, and Others), and End User (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2032”. According to the report, the ready mix plaster market was valued at $1.5 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach…

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong residents, construction professionals and former senior officials are pushing back against the idea that bamboo scaffolding was a main reason flames spread so quickly in the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, as a debate flares over whether it should be replaced.Authorities were quick to focus on the traditional scaffolding enveloping the apartment buildings at the Wang Fuk Court complex — where the fatal Nov. 26 blaze spread from one tower to seven, killing at least 159 people. While much of the green netting covering the scaffolding incinerated, some of the bamboo scaffolding also burned…

Pc Peter De Silvo, 48, is alleged to have stalked a woman known to him for two years between October 2021 to 2023. He is also charged with fraud by false representation, two counts of computer misuse and five charges under the Data Protection Act, the earliest dating back to 2018. On Friday at Staines Magistrates Court, Surrey, De Silvo spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. The officer, who was wearing a black raincoat over a shirt and tie, is alleged to have hacked accounts and misused police equipment like ANPR cameras to stalk his…

Earlier this year the University of Lancashire unveiled a new installation marking the transition to its new name. The installation features bespoke tiles created by Alusid (image credit: Alusid) A North West-based spin-out which makes premium-quality tiles and architectural surfaces by recycling industrial waste ceramics has completed a funding round which values the business at £10m as it prepares for a potential IPO on AIM. ALUSID was founded by David Binns and Alasdair Bremner with the vision to turn low value unwanted materials into beautiful products that architects and designers desired. The Preston-based company’s sustainable tile ranges are distributed in…