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New measures to stop people being ripped off

Government to protect families from cowboy builders and aggressive bailiffs.

UK Construction Week

New Futurebuild showcase brings an innovation-first approach.

National Planning Policy Framework

Understanding the 2026 changes.

ECA's public affairs priorities

Member consultation opens to shape priorities for 2027 to 2030.

Domestic projects in Wales

Dutyholder responsibilities from 1 July 2026.

Where performance meets practice

The Building Envelope Stage at UKCW Birmingham.

NPPF

CIAT publishes briefing on planning reforms.

Leaders in Learning for Practice Network

Call for conservation leaders in learning to register interest in new network.

The importance of early engagement

Construction lessons from the Trillium HealthWorks Experience Centre.

Mayors are to be given planning call in powers

Mayors across England will be able to make the most important planning decisions.

Sixty years in practice

The Master Builder: William Butterfield and his times. Book review.

Building the future workforce

Why construction can't afford to ignore the skills gap.