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When it comes to buying materials, the construction industry is undergoing a major shift — one led by technology. AI and automation aren’t just buzzwords; they’re transforming how subcontractors source, compare, and purchase materials

How is smart technology reshaping the way subcontractors buy materials?

At The Build Chain, the UK’s first procurement platform built ...

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Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Seddon Construction and trustee of Mates in Mind, shares why the growing number of self-employed workers in construction, in particular, are experiencing mental health challenges

Self-employment offers freedom and flexibility, but for many construction workers, it can also com...

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More time and money is required to complete the project after being started in 2020, say Manchester City Council

Main contractor Bovis will now not finish the Manchester town hall refurbishment project until Spring 2027, and total cost will now be £525m.

The project was originally slated to be finished in 2024, with a budget of £330m.

A myriad of delays

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The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has put in place new measures designed to cut through the legacy cases and catch up with new applications, but this remains a struggle

The BSR committed to clearing the building safety backlog of href="https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/building-control-news/building-safety-regulator-commits-clear-gateway-2-applications-2026/156272/" target...

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Building on its well-founded reputation as a manufacturer of cladding support systems and high-performance fasteners, SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advance, user-friendly new Centre Point System...

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