First Site by Construction News

In a special end-of-year episode of First Site, the CN editorial team picks out the big themes in our coverage over the past 12 months. CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by features editor Matt Davies, news editor...

In this edition of First Site, Construction News deputy editor Ben Vogel explores the fast-emerging world of digital product passports and their implications for transparency, accountability and sustainability across...

In this episode of First Site, Construction News Deputy Editor Ben Vogel is joined by MHA’s Atul Kariya and Lloyds Bank’s Max Jones to unpack the latest CN100 index of the UK’s top construction contractors. With profits...

In this edition, we ask if the government’s £725bn infrastructure strategy will deliver on time and on target? And is £725bn enough to boost the UK’s attractiveness as an investment destination? Joining CN’s features...

To coincide with CN’s Life Sciences & Research Clusters event, we look into the factors behind life science construction growth, the state of the market and the near-term outlook. CN Deputy Editor Ben Vogel is joined by...

Construction News editor Colin Marrs is joined by Faye Allen, director at J.S. Held, to talk about her new book exploring how improving the situation of women in the industry can also help men.

Mark Fenton, carbon lead at Sizewell C and Matt Pygott, head of net zero at Speedy, join CN deputy editor Ben Vogel to discuss the PAS 2080 standard for carbon management. Why does it matter, and how can contractors and...

In this episode of First Site, we delve into the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report – and its implications for contractors and the broader construction sector. CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is...

What kind of pipelines can contractors expect from a new generation of New Towns? CN features editor Charlotte Banks speaks to Hugh Ellis, policy director at the Town and Country Planning Association, and Rico...

CN deputy editor Ben Vogel speaks to industry insiders at Speedy Hire’s Live Sustainability about what’s fuelling the race to net zero on construction sites, and what’s on the horizon. He also sits down with an expert...

In a special end-of-year episode of First Site, the CN editorial team looks back at the most significant stories that made the headlines in 2024, and takes a look ahead to 2025. CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by...

Are rules requiring contractors to quantify their carbon footprints fit for purpose? CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by Geraint Rowland, group environmental director, Costain and James Low, group sustainability...

Is the construction industry doing enough to attract, retain and progress women? CN editor Colin Marrs is joined by with Clare Francis, head of recruitment at Willmott Dixon, Angela Hughes, ESG manager at Speedy and...

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry delivered its final report in early September. Construction News editor Colin Marrs discusses the findings and the potential impact of the inquiry's recommendations on the construction sector...

What can contractors glean about their future pipelines after the Labour government’s first month in power? CN editor Colin Marrs is joined by former-Mace-executive-turned-MP Mike Reader MP and Viral Desai, planning...