Long reads

At CN’s Decarbonising Construction event, leaders debated the implications of addressing the climate crisis. Luke Haynes reports

Tim Clark visits an Oxfordshire research centre set for expansion in a bid to develop a long-sought energy solution, with upcoming work for contractors

A single weak link in the supply chain could cause a big headache for construction firms under new procurement rules on carbon emissions. Keith Cooper investigates

Whitehall harbours hopes of the UK building a new nuclear plant every year by the end of the decade. Tim Clark examines the hurdles and opportunities for a sector better known for delays and cost hikes rather than speed

Another week brings yet another Met Office warning of extreme temperatures in the UK, with the group issuing its first-ever ‘Red warning’ for exceptional heat. It predicts that the mercury could hit 40°C in some parts of the country, as today and Tuesday are set to be the hottest of…

Industry efforts to provide mental health support seem to be bearing fruit, but much work remains. Tiya Thomas-Alexander examines the results of the 2022 CN Mind Matters survey

Learning lessons from onsite accidents is vital. But examining the cause of disasters that are narrowly avoided can be just as useful. Keith Cooper finds out how firms are collecting information from close calls to improve health and safety

Meeting the government’s 2030 deadline to build 40 new hospitals will rely on intense activity from construction firms. Greg Pitcher takes the programme’s temperature

The new Building Safety Act extends liability for safety defects out to 30 years, bringing far-reaching consequences for contractors. Joshua Stein investigates

As a low-carbon material, timber has a big role to play in achieving net zero, but fire-safety concerns and a lack of testing are holding back its use. Greg Pitcher reports