Government accused of caving in to building lobby amid plans to shake up housing sector in England
The UK government is criticized for yielding to housebuilders' lobbying, limiting local authorities' abilities to enforce low-carbon housing standards.
Major UK construction firm collapses into administration โ 47 years in business
FK Construction, a major construction firm in the UK, has collapsed into administration after 47 years in business due to a slowdown in the building sector.
Office building Punkt receives occupancy permit. Moves coming soon
The six-story office building Punkt in Gdaลsk has received its occupancy permit and will be welcoming tenants shortly, with significant interest from major companies.
Nationwide legal change alert as Treasury imposes new restriction rules
The UK Treasury is set to implement new regulations affecting building societies including Nationwide, following discussions with senior officials and a commitment to reform the mutuals sector.
Construction output volume increased by 9% in 2025
Construction production in Latvia rose by 9.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, driven particularly by growth in infrastructure projects.
At least nine died when an apartment building collapsed in the poorest part of Tripoli
A deadly apartment building collapse in the impoverished sector of Tripoli has resulted in at least nine casualties.
Al-Awlaki from the Web Summit: We are building an integrated innovation system that preserves Qatar's knowledge value
Neda Al-Awlaki emphasized at the Web Summit that Qatar's National Research, Development and Innovation Council is leading a strategy to create a comprehensive innovation system integrating scientific research, startups, large national companies, and the government sector to address national challenges and build human and institutional capacities.
Uganda: How Uganda Is Building the Next Generation of Content Creators
Uganda is evolving its creative economy through enhanced digital infrastructure and collaboration between the government and private sector, as discussed in a recent episode of The Ugandan Podcast.
Nationwide issues 'wider offering' update over changes to customer products
Nationwide Building Society has announced significant changes to its customer products, highlighting their role as a key player in the UK banking sector during recent parliamentary discussions.
Construction: Grew in September with a 12.5% increase in permits
The construction sector has gained momentum in September, showing a 12.5% increase in permits amid the clarification of the New Building Regulation and the restart of frozen construction sites.