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NewsGlass giants
Highbridge business park, the joint venture between developers Highbridge Properties and the Ashall Group, has completed 16,400 m2 of office space at Cobalt Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. The buildings (Cobalt 1, 2 and 3) are 4087 m2, 9522 m2 and 2800 m2. The first two are designed by Ryder HKS ...
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NewsAncient and modern
The National Galleries of Scotland this week opened a basement extension designed by John Miller & Partners and built by Heery International. It includes a restaurant, entrance hall, lecture hall and shop. The cost of the project, which includes the refurbishment of the Royal Scottish Academy building, is £30m. ...
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MPs slam use of historic buildings in urban areas
A select committee of MPs has criticised the government for its “unimaginative” use of historic building in urban regeneration schemes.The committee, which scrutinises the ODPM, accepts that regenerating the historic environment can help to create vibrant areas and boost local economies.But its report castigates central government over the division of ...
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FeaturesToo hot to handle
Climate change will make London as hot as Marseille by 2080, which means designers will have to radically rethink how they ventilate schools, hospitals, offices and homes to prevent people from melting altogether.
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FeaturesObject lesson
It’s gold stars and smiley faces all round for Willmott Dixon and White Design, who have shot to the top of the government’s class with their super-sustainable Cheshire primary school. We deliver a glowing report.
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NewsPink elephant turns green
The Elephant & Castle Regeneration Project considers using alternative energy on £1.5bn Southwark regeneration project.
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NewsFive make shortlist for the regeneration of Salford
Development of infrastructure and existing waterways will be key to winning Central Salford competition.
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NewsBarratt sells US arm to fund expansion in UK
Barratt prepares to buy more land with £91m proceeds of American sale
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NewsBank of England raises interest rates to 4.75%
Fear of consumer debt and house price inflation push interest rates close to 5% mark
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NewsOffices set to hit 40C by 2080
Global warming could make naturally ventilated offices virtually unusable for up to one quarter of the year, according to a study by Arup
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NewsFuture of Jarvis in doubt despite backing from banks
Auditors give support services group guarded bill of health as it posts loss of £247m for year to 31 March
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NewsCleveland Bridge musters £15m fund to fight Multiplex
Sacked steel erector at Wembley stadium issues High Court writ claiming damages of up to £30m
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NewsAdministrators in at Spectrum Projects
London-based fit-out contractor halts trading after difficult 2004.
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NewsMowlem wins six-school PFI in Redcar and Cleveland
Mowlem is named preferred bidder for £150m project with joint-venture partner Robertson Group.
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NewsCABE slams HOK's designs for Royal London Hospital
Design body calls designs for 950-bed hospital bulky and confusing
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NewsGovernment promotes modern manors
A change in planning policy could soon see stately homes designed by Grimshaw and Foster appearing in the pages of Country Life.
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NewsBullish Bellway hits 6,600 completions
Housebuilder says decision to sell as far ahead as possible will lead to record results in October
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NewsCongestion threatens industry growth
Better roads and more skilled labour will aid growth says survey.
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NewsThree contractors in frame for Hilton hotel at Tower Bridge
Interior/Exterior, Bovis Lend Lease and HBG on shortlist for 245-room hotel designed by Jestico + Whiles.