Building is today launching Regen Connect, a year‑long editorial campaign delivered in partnership with sister titles Building Design and Housing Today, as regeneration returns to the centre of the national and local policy agenda.

The campaign will focus on regional regeneration and on strengthening collaboration between local authorities, clients and the construction supply chain.

Led by the Building the Future Think Tank - a research hub that partners with industry to make the case for effective investment in the built environment - Regen Connect will provide insight into how infrastructure investment, community development and new housing are shaping the future of the UK’s regions.

Over the coming months we will publish

This coverage will culminate in a special report to be published at our Building the Future Live Conference in London on 7 October.

The launch comes as the UK’s regeneration landscape undergoes rapid change. With Labour’s pledge of a “decade of national renewal” and Homes England preparing to deploy up to £46bn over the next 10 years, political and financial momentum is beginning to return to an area long constrained by fragmented funding and weak market conditions.

Industry leaders report a renewed emphasis on regionally led decision‑making, with combined authorities and empowered mayors now shaping priorities for housing, infrastructure and brownfield development.

Throughout 2026, Regen Connect will track these shifts, offering insights into how regeneration is being delivered on the ground.

Our series begins today with analysis by Joey Gardiner of changing regeneration policy, the impact of devolution and how new funding is driving a fresh approach between local leaders and construction professionals.

The editorial team is inviting contributions from practitioners, local leaders and experts keen to share insights or highlight emerging opportunities in their regions.

Be part of the conversation - contact us to contribute or get involved by emailing our deputy editor at dave.rogers@building.co.uk and to find the campaign on social media follow #regenconnect