Padel court construction is booming in the UK, with 872 planning applications submitted between January and July 2026 alone, already more than double the total for all of 2025. Padel has gone from niche racket sport to one of the fastest-growing leisure investments in the country. Below, we dive into what’s driving it, what it … Read more
“Can I ask who’s calling?” The receptionist asks. You have asked to speak to a member of the quantity surveyor team working on their latest project in Surrey. They’ve received about a dozen other calls this morning, all asking about that same project. You try to think of a way to sound different, that you … Read more
Construction is going through more change right now than most people outside the industry realise. Planning reform, AI adoption, shifting buyer behaviour and a growing pressure on margins are all happening at once. But there’s one part of this shift I don’t think gets enough attention: how weak brand identity is holding construction businesses back … Read more
Torsion Construction Limited fell into administration at the end of July 2026. Interpath was appointed as administrators and the vast majority of its 115 staff were made redundant. The reasons behind the collapse will feel familiar to many in the sector. Torsion cited prolonged pressure on trading conditions, rising costs, reduced activity, and a series of project-specific … Read more
The UK’s AI Growth Zone programme is one of the largest concentrations of data centre construction activity ever. In January 2025, Keir Starmer declared that “Britain will be one of the great AI superpowers” as he released the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan. AI Growth Zones are first mentioned as one of the core initiatives … Read more
Decline in new work output in 2025 According to ONS data, office construction output experienced a significant decline of 20% in 2025, dropping to £10.2bn from a record high of £12.8bn in 2024 – the sector’s strongest performance in sixteen years. This downturn is primarily attributed to increased caution among developers and investors due to … Read more
While much of the industry slows down in August, education construction speeds up. Campuses and schools work to a hard September deadline, so summer is the one window to get on site and build at pace before students return. Our Construction Project Leads Platform data shows that of all UK construction projects that started on … Read more
Economic uncertainty, rising costs, planning challenges, skills shortages and geopolitical tensions have all contributed to a steady stream of cautious forecasts and downbeat headlines. Our own latest UK Construction Forecast Bulletin reflects these pressures, with the near-term outlook proving more challenging than many anticipated at the start of the year. But while the headlines focus … Read more
In partnership with the C&BE Network, we’re looking at great marketing campaigns from across the built environment. Our work on The Case for Marketing Investment in the Built Environment has highlighted the need for a greater light to be shone on marketing within UK construction. We need better branding and we need marketers to be … Read more
Awards season is always one of the highlights of the year. There is something special about stepping away from the day-to-day, catching up with peers, celebrating great work, and seeing talented people get the recognition they deserve. The Construction Marketing Awards are a fantastic showcase of the creativity, strategy, and innovation happening across our sector. … Read more
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