In the Spotlight

New Right to Work Rules: Why UK Contractors Need to Know Who Are on Construction Sites and Who Is Compliant

By Padraig Reilly, Founder & CEO, Boxcore Construction workforce compliance is about to become more demanding for UK contractors. From 1 October 2026, Right to Work [...]

October 1, 2026

Knowledge That Helps Build Safer Construction Sites

Construction sites are busy, constantly changing environments. From moving equipment and changing conditions to the different people and activities taking place at any one [...]

September 24, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Construction Work

Construction margins are under pressure from every direction. Material prices remain volatile, labour availability is tight, and programmes are being delivered against [...]

August 26, 2026

North East Girls in Construction Event Inspires Future Careers

Pupils from three local primary schools discovered the exciting world of construction at Sunderland College’s Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) [...]

August 20, 2026

New Ground Survey Specialist Launches to Support Construction Sector

The building and construction sector can now benefit from a range of high-tech powered surveys of underground tunnels, pipes and drainage systems, provided by start-up firm, [...]

August 3, 2026

Construction site security solutions that pay dividends

Equipment theft and vandalism cost the UK construction industry hundreds of millions of pounds annually. This figure reflects only the direct replacement value of stolen [...]

July 15, 2026

Irish construction businesses double down on investment and infrastructure delivery across North of England

Irish companies are opening new offices, creating jobs and helping to deliver some of Greater Manchester’s biggest building projects, as a major trade mission led by [...]

July 2, 2026

Construction employers urged to strengthen safer hiring practices after sector hit with more than £1 million in penalties

Construction employers are being urged to review their safer hiring practices after construction, building services and site support businesses were fined more than £1 [...]

June 26, 2026

Construction must make reuse the default, not the exception

Construction and demolition generate ~32% of total UK waste by volume Buildings continue to be demolished despite holding significant embedded carbon and economic value [...]

June 12, 2026

A Buyer’s Guide to Personalised Workwear for Construction Teams

Kitting out a construction team properly is one of those jobs that looks simple until you actually start the process. Sizing, fabric choices, logo placement, lead times and [...]

May 20, 2026

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