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Features‘We listen and we build from there’ – Orms: designing architecture that responds to a changing world
Ben Flatman speaks to John McRae and new director Miranda MacLaren about how Orms is evolving as a practice
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NewsDevelopers to boost height of Vauxhall towers scheme to 70 storeys after replacing lead architect
Pilbrow & Partners has taken over from Allies & Morrison on rethink of long-delayed Vauxhall Square development
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NewsManchester approves four towers including UK’s tallest outside London
Salford contractor Domis to build Salboy and Simpson Haugh’s 76-storey Viadux 2 tower
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NewsDeveloper working up plans for 220m Canary Wharf tower
Proposals for 77 Marsh Wall site to contain 925 homes and a mixed-use podium
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Why viability is tight for construction projects in the UK
Global uncertainty, combined with domestic regulatory change, a fragile demand outlook and expectations around inflation are combining to create tricky conditions. It’s a finely balanced equation with many moving parts. Pablo Cristi Worm of Aecom reports
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FeaturesCost model: Incorporating sustainability in purpose-built student accommodation
Private investment is driving change, and meeting sustainability demands within strict time, cost and labour limitations is the challenge
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Information - BuildingCPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
Understanding and improving a building’s energy performance is critical in addressing the climate emergency. This module, sponsored by Vectorworks, explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
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NewsNetwork Rail to submit £1bn plans for Liverpool Street station redevelopment next month
Replacement scheme for Herzog & de Meuron proposal was first unveiled last November
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NewsDeveloper eyeing 2027 start for Fletcher Priest’s 46-storey City tower
Project team on 63 St Mary Axe scheme includes T&T Alinea and CBRE
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CommentEmbrace the AI revolution – or get left behind again
The industry should be hugely excited about the potential of AI. At Reds10 we are already seeing some remarkable results, says technical director Scott Laird
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NewsMitsui Fudosan takes control of £1.1bn British Library extension with construction to start next year
Stanhope retained as development manager as part of restructure on RSHP-designed scheme
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NewsPlanning inspector refuses ‘monolithic slab’ Stratford tower at appeal
Howells-designed student resi scheme criticised for breaching local plan policy on tall buildings
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NewsEtex opens £170m plasterboard factory to boost UK supply
The firm has opened a new plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol, doubling Siniat’s UK production capacity. Building sat down with Bernard Delvaux and John Sinfield to discuss how the factory addresses market demand, the role of recycled materials in plasterboard and the challenges facing UK construction
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Information - BuildingCPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial planning through to construction, it highlights how solutions can address site-specific requirements.
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 31: Market update and guidance on Eurocode updates
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
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NewsManchester United reveals plans for 100,000-seat Old Trafford replacement
Foster & Partners confirmed as lead architect on £2bn stadium described by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe as the “greatest in the world”
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NewsKeltbray on board for Landsec City tower job
Fletcher Priest behind 24-storey 55 Old Broad Street scheme
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FeaturesCanada Water: Is it a match for Kings Cross?
The first phase of British Land’s 53 acre mixed use development in south-east London is almost finished. Thomas Lane went along to have a look
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NewsThird tower added to Manchester mixed-use scheme in viability redesign
Office space reduced and homes doubled as developer admits the ”financial landscape has shifted significantly”