News London’s affordable housing delivery is falling short, report says The capital’s affordable housing system is failing to keep pace with need despite public investment through the Mayor’s Affordable Homes Programme, according to a new report.
News Construction’s top 10 news stories of 2025 It has been another busy year for the industry, from building safety updates to the appointment of CIOB’s new CEO. Below are the 10 most popular news stories published by CM this year.
News Manchester Town Hall restoration costs rise to £525m Manchester City Council has confirmed its Town Hall restoration project will cost an additional £95 million.
News ‘Rising costs remain a major concern’: industry reacts to the budget Round-up of industry reactions to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget.
Partner Content Eradicating the common mistake that can lead to higher construction costs Experts at RNDV say cutting costs for critical competences, such as project management, can lead to costly downtimes and unforeseen situations. It can inflate the budget, causing delays and, therefore, erosion of profits.
Opinion Construction must be proactive to master 2025’s cost challenges Adopting a strategic approach and remaining adaptable will help construction navigate an evolving challenging landscape ahead, writes Pablo Cristi Worm.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.