Civil engineering market booms, but UK construction struggles with costs and labor shortages.

The civil engineering market is expected to reach $12,103.78 billion by 2029, driven by urbanization, infrastructure development, and technological advancements like IoT and 3D printing. Meanwhile, Vistry plans a £117 million investment in fire safety measures, while Broadway Malyan redesigns a solar-covered tower in Birmingham aiming to be the world's tallest energy positive building. The UK construction market faces challenges with rising costs, labor shortages, and skill gaps, despite government pledges to boost infrastructure spending.