All the companies and projects shortlisted ahead of the black-tie ceremony at Excel London on 25 November. The London Construction Awards 2026 has today revealed its shortlist, recognising the standout projects, products, teams and achievements from across the UK's construction and built environment industry. The shortlist was drawn from hundreds of entries received ahead of this year's deadline. Winners will be selected by an independent judging panel of senior figures from

Nelson Place, one of Northern Ireland’s largest student accommodation developments, has used Brett Martin’s Glass Link rooflight system above one of the building’s atriums. The rooflight has introduced high levels of natural daylight, a key design requirement that played a fundamental role in enhancing student wellbeing, boosting concentration and creating a healthy environment for learning and living. The 12-storey Nelson Place shows how thoughtful design and high-performanc

TradeKart has partnered with SIG Roofing, one of the UK’s leading specialist roofing merchants, giving tradespeople rapid delivery of an extensive range of roofing materials through its marketplace. The partnership first launched in May 2026 across an initial group of SIG Roofing branches and has since grown to a total of 23 locations across the UK, increasing the range and availability of roofing products available to TradeKart customers. Through TradeKart, roofers and contr

Vivalda Group has a history of investing in people when times are tough, and now is no exception. The leading supplier of façade products and fabrication services in the UK & Ireland has announced four new senior appointments as it continues to build on its growth momentum in ‘26 and invest in the people and expertise drive into 2027. The Fab 4 are John Porter, Senior Specification Manager; Josh Byrne, Head of Aluminium; Emma Davis, Group Commercial Manager and Tony Hildreth,

The Rooflight Association will exhibit at FIT Show 2027, using the UK’s only exhibition representing the entire fenestration supply chain to promote higher standards in rooflight design, installation, compliance and ongoing performance. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 18 - 20 May 2027, FIT Show will bring together professionals from across the fenestration, glass, glazing, roofing, construction and installation supply chains. For The Rooflight Association, the event w

Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has completed a major £6.3 million refurbishment of its Coventry-based Redland clay tile plant and kiln, with production now back underway following five months of planned maintenance. The investment has modernised the site’s Rosemary kiln and production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, product quality and manufacturing resilience, while supporting the long-term future of UK clay tile production. The refurbishment required mor

Leading roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2026 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with George Mcilhiney winning the Flat Roof category and Alexander Dempsey recognised as the Pitched Roof winner. Now in its ninth year, the competition was hosted at the BMI Academy near Gloucester, where 20 shortlisted apprentices took part in two days of technical challenges and group tasks that put their collaboration, business acumen and practical skills to the test.

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has supplied a range of roofing and ventilation solutions to the refurbishment of a mixed-use residential scheme in Bristol. The Charlton Hayes development is a large four- and five-storey mixed-use building with an arcade of shops and businesses at ground level as well as residential dwellings on the upper storeys. Designed in a dogleg shape, its roof is situated at three different levels and has a shallow roof pitch of 17.5°.

Matthew Sexton, Technical and Compliance Director at BMI UK & Ireland, explores the technology reducing risks while working at height. Working on roofs poses a significant safety risk. Whether carrying out inspections, repairs or full refurbishments, the consequences of falls from unsafe edges or fragile roof elements can be severe. For specifiers, the challenge is understanding where this risk can be reduced in a profession where working at height is unavoidable. To prepare

The first site development by a new luxury housebuilder is benefiting from Proctor Group’s Proctor Air® underlay on the pitched roof. Braddus Homes is a small housing developer set up by childhood friends who wanted to offer something different to the volume housebuilding companies they had previously worked for. Their first development is Priory Fields, a site of four homes, each with five bedrooms. The company has set out to deliver excellence as standard and needed to ensu

Filon has listed a selection of its roofing, rooflight and cladding systems on NBS Source, giving construction specifiers direct access to structured product information during the design and specification process. The NBS Source platform brings together information from more than 1,100 construction product manufacturers, covering over 33,000 products. Specifiers can use the platform to find product specifications, literature, data sheets, images and digital objects at differ

Pamela Howat, Senior Technical Advisor at Proctor Group, explains the similarities and differences between membrane terminology. Construction membranes have a host of applications that directly impact on building performance and the comfort of building users. As a result, a lot of terminology comes with specifying and installing membranes. Over time, the term ‘vapour control layer’ (VCL) has come to be replaced by ‘air and vapour control layer’ (AVCL). This change has been dr

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation explores why a dual approach is needed to maximise resilience in the water sector. Our aging water infrastructure is under serious strain, with climate change and consequential extreme rainfall events becoming increasingly common. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) leaks, network spills and the resulting hefty fines mean water companies are under pressure and, with AMP8 (the eighth, and current, asset management period for the UK water industry

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) recently welcomed around 100 professionals working throughout the metal roofing and façade supply chain to its 2026 Technical Conference, reflecting the event’s growing importance as an annual focal point for the development of technical skills and knowledge, as well as collaboration and networking. Held at the Telford Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort and sponsored by member companies Steadmans, Hambleside Danelaw, Fixing

A. Proctor Group is delighted to announce that a new Commercial Director will be joining the Proctor Group, marking another important step in the company’s continued growth across the construction and building materials sectors. Barbara Massie brings a wealth of experience, a strong commercial skillset, and a proven track record of driving growth. She will work closely with the Board to deliver sustainable commercial growth, strengthen customer and supply chain relationships,