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Lipton Rogers draws up plans for two-tower office scheme next to Barbican
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City refuses controversial plans for 43-storey office tower next to Britain’s oldest synagogue
Bury House decision pleases Historic England but heritage group attacks 1 Undershaft green light given at same hearing
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Costing Steelwork 30: Market update and guidance on demonstrating competency
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
The Elizabeth Line: a case study of the power of design in delivering transformative infrastructure projects
The Elizabeth Line teaches us an important lesson: good design is not just a nice to have for infrastructure, it is crucial to success
Stanhope’s revised 1 Undershaft tower set for approval this Friday
Planning officers back amended Eric Parry scheme despite Historic England saying it is ‘arguably worse’ than previous proposal
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Cost model: What solutions are there for low embodied carbon office fit-outs?
Office fit-outs score poorly on whole-life emissions, because short tenancies lead to repeated refitting. Aecom’s Lauren Lemcke, Danielle Rowley and Dave Cheshire report on new solutions
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Stanhope’s revised 1 Undershaft tower set for approval this Friday
Planning officers back amended Eric Parry scheme despite Historic England saying it is ‘arguably worse’ than previous proposal
Developer reveals plans for 31-storey City tower designed by Wilkinson Eyre
CO-RE’s for Aviva Investors to replace 1950s tower on the edge of the City’s eastern cluster
Heritage, sustainability and dysfunction: the lessons of the M&S decision
The drawn-out battle over Marks & Spencer’s Oxford Street redevelopment reflects systemic failures at the heart of the UK’s planning system
Sellar’s 36-storey City tower gets planning nod
Councillors vote to back 3XN-designed 60 Gracechurch scheme as Barbican upgrade gets near £200m funding boost
Farrells reduces height of planned Battersea tower by five storeys as 1,500 objections hit scheme
Second height reduction takes scheme down to 28 storeys and removes 60 homes compared to original proposal
Rayner backs M&S’s Oxford Street plan to demolish flagship store
Move means communities secretary has overturned predecessor Michael Gove’s decision to block proposal last summer
Why insulation choice isn’t just about U-value
James Francis, Product Manager at ROCKWOOL UK, explains why specifiers need to look beyond a single metric when choosing insulation
Cost model: What solutions are there for low embodied carbon office fit-outs?
Office fit-outs score poorly on whole-life emissions, because short tenancies lead to repeated refitting. Aecom’s Lauren Lemcke, Danielle Rowley and Dave Cheshire report on new solutions
The role of manufacturers in delivering low carbon projects
As the demand for measurable, data-led reporting on carbon emissions increases across the construction industry, the need for manufacturers to improve their transparency, accountability, and specification support also increases
Sellar’s 36-storey City tower set for approval next week
But Tenacity’s neighbouring 55 Gracechurch scheme in doubt as planning consent expires
From the archives: Trouble at the Lloyd’s building, 1986
Building reports mixed reactions from occupants and doubts about the building’s future prospects in a piece published shortly after the opening of the Richard Rogers-designed landmark
Bishopsgate Goodsyard resurfaces as developers eye 2025 construction start
Green light for Gensler and Buckley Gray Yeoman-designed office tower on site with more approvals expected in coming months
Historic England calls for RSHP’s 99 Bishopsgate to be refused over heritage fears
Government advisor tells City to throw out Brookfield’s 54-storey tower submitted in September
Rayner puts plans for 43-storey City tower on ice
Stiff & Trevillion’s Bury House scheme has amassed more than 1,300 objections due to impact on neighbouring grade I-listed Bevis Marks Synagogue
Stanhope’s revised 1 Undershaft plans criticised by neighbouring occupiers
Security measures for proposed seven-metre high digital screen would create “environment of surveillance”, pension scheme says
CPD 19 2024: Specifying glass in rooflights
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will explore the relevant industry guidance and technical considerations when specifying glass in rooflights, guiding professionals through the design, manufacturing and construction process.
Decision on winner of last major building job on HS2 slips into next year
£480m Washwood Heath announcement now expected next spring more than five years after project was first advertised
Make’s City fringe office overhaul deferred over height policy breach
Councillors said scheme’s “tenuous” community benefits did not justify proposed two-storey roof extension
Elevating security standards in commercial student accommodation
Purpose-built student housing up and down the country continues to magnetise crime. At a roundtable hosted by Building in partnership with Jeld-Wen, experts shared their insights into how risk can be managed now and in the future
Decision to scrap government design advisor Office for Place a ‘mistake’, says Nicholas Boys Smith
Body’s interim chair said move risks ministers “marking their own homework” on housing design
Network Rail unveils ‘completely reimagined’ plan for Liverpool Street station redevelopment
Sellar no longer working on scheme with Herzog & De Meuron replaced by Acme
CPD 18 2024: Carbon negative brick solutions
Sponsored by Vandersanden, this module will explore the specification of carbon negative bricks, a recent innovation developed to offer a more sustainable alternative to clay brick in terms of carbon sequestration.
Stalled £200m office scheme passes another hurdle as City grants planning approval
Tenter House scheme finally on verge of construction after 27-year development saga
Populous replaces AFL Architects on Wrexham stadium upgrade
Plans for new 5,500-seat Kop stand back on track with practice also appointed to draw up wider masterplan for site
Progress for £200m City office stalled for three decades as planners recommend approval
Lendlease, Mace and McLaren bidding for 21-storey Tenter House job
Eric Parry cuts back footprint of 1 Undershaft tower ahead of second planning hearing
Revisions unveiled after decision on scheme was deferred due to concerns around loss of public space
KPF submits huge City fringe redevelopment
Scheme would contain 65,000sq m of office space on site currently occupied by 30 separate buildings
The challenges and opportunities of data centre delivery
Senior industry professionals gathered to share their diverse perspectives on the rapidly changing world of data centres and the dynamic growth of this construction sub-sector, at a roundtable hosted by Jubb and Building magazine
CPD 17 2024: Flat roofs and fire testing standards
Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current building regulations
Picking up Carillion’s pieces: how Balfour Beatty finally finished the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
West Birmingham’s new super hospital has just opened, six years later than planned following the failure of Carillion in 2018. Thomas Lane visits the new building to find out how the team overcame multiple problems, and to see what the finished project is like
What more can investors and regulators do to help project teams decarbonise buildings?
As part of last month’s Climate Week NYC, Building hosted a roundtable with the support of Gleeds and in partnership with the Climate Group. Our discussion with leading construction experts identified the blockers to greener buildings and key drivers for change
CPD 16 2024: Embedding excellence in carbon management
Sponsored by BSI, this module will explore PAS 2080 and how the standard’s requirements enable professionals to embed carbon management excellence throughout the built environment supply chain
Green light for AHMM’s 27-storey City fringe office tower
Progress for Shoreditch site which has been vacant and hoarded for five years
Sheppard Robson unveils plans for 44-storey Manchester tower
Latest addition to city’s high-rise cluster would include 364 homes
Procurement update: data centre development challenges
Data centre clients are scaling up to deliver ever bigger programmes – so, what are the main client types and the specific procurement challenges in this sector?
Market forecast: Demand is set to rise as the economy stabilises
Demand is set to strengthen as economic stability stimulates a recovery in private sector investment, but contractor capacity is depleted and risk aversion elevated
Technical ventilation louvres for any project
Family-owned business Renson develops wall, surface-mounted, window, door, and floor louvres, in every possible size, shape, and colour
Here we go again… if the industry won’t change, we must change the way we operate within it
The collapse of ISG is the latest illustration of a trading model still stuck in ‘inexorable decline’. The industry’s survival requires wise leadership, better decision-making and a focus on what is working rather than what is not, says Mark Farmer
Relief for Wimbledon as City Hall overturns local council’s rejection of £200m expansion plans
Allies & Morrison’s plans to treble the size of grand slam tournament’s grounds finally approved after year-long planning saga
CPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology
Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome
Navigating specification decisions in higher-risk building design
Specification decisions have acquired new complexity in the era of the Building Safety Act. Industry professionals shard their insights at a roundtable
Fosters to lead on Old Trafford masterplan for Manchester United
Project will draw up proposals for club-owned land around stadium
London towers – does it make more sense to build new or renew?
The twin currencies of carbon and cost have encouraged the adaptive reuse of towers, bringing the additional complexity of working within an existing building
Hawkins Brown plans for £100m Cambridge research campus set for approval
Scheme to include nine buildings up to eight storeys in height
Hinkley Point C: Building Britain’s first nuclear reactor in 30 years
Like its Finnish and French twins, Hinkley Point C has suffered from cost overuns and delays. What are the team doing to claw back the losses and what does this mean for Sizewell C?
Revised 1 Undershaft plans to be submitted in coming weeks but controversial viewing platform to stay
Changes relate almost entirely to street level public realm after plans were criticsed for “robbing” City of open space
Fosters unveils restoration of San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid
The architect remodelled the lobby and garden of the centre’s 48-storey skyscraper
Costing Steelwork 29: Market update and guidance on fire regulations
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
European CE mark extension gives UK manufacturers the chance to remain competitive
The recent extension to the UK’s acceptance of the European CE mark offers an overdue opportunity to drive the construction products industry towards increased safety, performance and trade, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association
CPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adopti
Government commits to ‘system-wide’ construction products reform as CE marking deadline is extended again
Package of building safety measures include scrapping national fire testing standards and mandating sprinklers in care homes
CPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked
CPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring
Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices
Aviva planning to nearly double the height of its planned City tower
Investor hoping to build up to 32 storeys on 130 Fenchurch street under plans being drawn up by Wilkinson Eyre
Cost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the Building Safety Act
The implications of the legislation, a look at real-world applications, and a notional model for cost increases on a higher-risk building
CPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap
Sponsored by Rockwool, this CPD module examines the regulations and considerations relating to a building’s thermal performance and the role that stone wool insulation can play in ensuring that the as-built performance of buildings is as intended
CPD 10 2024: Understanding overheating in homes
This module – sponsored by indoor climate specialists Zehnder Group UK – will explore the factors that contribute to overheating in residential projects alongside the relevant regulations and ventilation solutions that can help combat rising temperatures
New pictures of Sellar’s 36-storey City tower revealed as plans are submitted
Practice outlines design development of £500m 60 Gracechurch scheme
