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Information - BuildingCPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
The escalating climate emergency presents an unprecedented challenge, with rising global temperatures triggering extreme weather events such as wildfires, floods, storms and prolonged droughts. These phenomena lead to severe consequences, including famine in impoverished regions and the displacement of populations, creating climate refugees. Meanwhile, melting ice caps are contributing to ...
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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
Retaining walls play a critical role in modern construction, helping to manage elevation changes, prevent soil erosion and create stable land formations by transforming steep terrains into usable spaces. The concept of reinforced soil structures has existed for centuries, with ancient civilisations using stone and timber to stabilise slopes and ...
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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”
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NewsWrexham wins planning for stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
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NewsSecond round of consultation begins on Wilkinson Eyre City tower
31-storey scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster
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NewsCity shows off latest skyline projection following string of tower approvals
Stanhope’s revised 1 Undershaft and Brookfield’s 99 Bishopsgate among new entries to Square Mile’s main cluster
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News‘It’s the end of architecture’ – Zaha Hadid Architects boss declares war on woke culture
Blaming a decline in architectural education, Patrik Schumacher claims universities have replaced design rigour with political discourse, stifling innovation
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CommentEradicating the issue of siloes in building renovation
Siloed teams and complex contractual structures hinder building renovations. Laura Rehlen explores how technology – such as reality capture and seamless data sharing – enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and streamlines projects
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NewsSoaring construction costs force £90m Manchester Met library into design rethink
Scheme now set to open two years later than planned