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Thursday 27th August 2026 |
Thursday 27th August 2026 |
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| UK construction - prepare for climate change or risk failure, UKCW Birmingham agenda & energy price cap reaction Hello! As I currently write this, a deluge of rain is cascading from the sky for what feels like the first time in forever - it's still warm though, and with weather reports that the extremely hot conditions may not have yet left us this year, this week's guest article explores how the heatwave disruption shows that UK construction projects must prepare for climate change or risk failure - a very interesting read. Elsewhere, we have the lowdown on this year's UK Construction Week Birmingham agenda, the latest statistics from the Builders Merchant Building Index, and Mitsubishi Electric reaction to the Ofgem energy price cap that was announced yesterday. Also included... |
UK construction - prepare for climate change or risk failure, UKCW Birmingham agenda & energy price cap reaction Hello! As I currently write this, a deluge of rain is cascading from the sky for what feels like the first time in forever - it's still warm though, and with weather reports that the extremely hot conditions may not have yet left us this year, this week's guest article explores how the heatwave disruption shows that UK construction projects must prepare for climate change or risk failure - a very interesting read. Elsewhere, we have the lowdown on this year's UK Construction Week Birmingham agenda, the latest statistics from the Builders Merchant Building Index, and Mitsubishi Electric reaction to the Ofgem energy price cap that was announced yesterday. Also included... |
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GUEST ARTICLE: Heatwave disruption shows UK projects must prepare for climate change or risk failure New survey data from the Association for Project Management (APM) suggests that the recent UK heatwave had a widespread impact on project delivery, with 96% of 1,008 UK-based project professionals saying their main project was affected. This included over 6 in 10 (64%) who said their project was affected significantly by the heatwave, underlining a clear warning: climate change is already disrupting delivery, and projects that are not designed for more frequent extreme weather face a growing risk of delay, cost escalation or failure. This guest article has more… |
GUEST ARTICLE: Heatwave disruption shows UK projects must prepare for climate change or risk failure New survey data from the Association for Project Management (APM) suggests that the recent UK heatwave had a widespread impact on project delivery, with 96% of 1,008 UK-based project professionals saying their main project was affected. This included over 6 in 10 (64%) who said their project was affected significantly by the heatwave, underlining a clear warning: climate change is already disrupting delivery, and projects that are not designed for more frequent extreme weather face a growing risk of delay, cost escalation or failure. This guest article has more… |
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UKCW Birmingham sets out agenda for a smarter, more sustainable construction industry From AI in construction to supply chain partnerships and the latest thoughts on retrofit, this autumn’s UK Construction Week Birmingham (NEC, 29 September – 1 October) features a packed programme designed to encourage fresh thinking, showcase innovation and support the industry’s drive towards a more productive, sustainable future. |
UKCW Birmingham sets out agenda for a smarter, more sustainable construction industry From AI in construction to supply chain partnerships and the latest thoughts on retrofit, this autumn’s UK Construction Week Birmingham (NEC, 29 September – 1 October) features a packed programme designed to encourage fresh thinking, showcase innovation and support the industry’s drive towards a more productive, sustainable future. |
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The latest ABCD & PSB online editions... |
The latest ABCD & PSB online editions... |
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