The victims of the summer floods that have caused widespread havoc over the UK, have been warned to beware of unscrupulous rogue traders and cowboy builders looking to exploit the damage and devastation caused.

Six teams of world-class designers are battling it out for the chance to design and build the UK’s pavilion for the Shanghai Expo in 2010 – their creations go on display today at the Victoria and Albert museum, London.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revamped its Ambassador programme to ensure it has a prominent and respected voice on key strategic industry issues in the UK and around the world.

The shortlist for the Stirling Prize, the most prestigious architectural prize in the UK, has been announced.