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Salford contractor Domis to build Salboy and Simpson Haugh’s 76-storey Viadux 2 tower
Developer working up plans for 220m Canary Wharf tower
Proposals for 77 Marsh Wall site to contain 925 homes and a mixed-use podium
Market 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
Network Rail to submit £1bn plans for Liverpool Street station redevelopment next month
Replacement scheme for Herzog & de Meuron proposal was first unveiled last November
Developer 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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Developer 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
Embrace 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
Mitsui 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
Planning inspector refuses ‘monolithic slab’ Stratford tower at appeal
Howells-designed student resi scheme criticised for breaching local plan policy on tall buildings
Etex 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
CPD 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.
Costing Steelwork 31: Market update and guidance on Eurocode updates
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
Manchester 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”
Keltbray on board for Landsec City tower job
Fletcher Priest behind 24-storey 55 Old Broad Street scheme
Canada 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
Third 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”
Wrexham wins planning for stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
Second round of consultation begins on Wilkinson Eyre City tower
31-storey scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster
City 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
‘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
Eradicating 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
Soaring construction costs force £90m Manchester Met library into design rethink
Scheme now set to open two years later than planned
Futureproofing the flooring industry: Addressing the skills challenge
John Clark, transformation director at Headlam, explores the current skills gap crisis in the flooring sector and how the industry can take action to ensure the future of flooring is resilient for years to come
Plans submitted for upmarket City hotel at foot of Tower 42
Richard Seifert-designed building to be demolished to make way for eight-storey scheme
CPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores permeable paving as part of a sustainable drainage system solution for housing developments, highlighting the benefits and challenges, alongside best practice guidance for design, construction and maintenance.
Green light for Landsec office scheme in Southwark
Orms-designed block to add to developer’s emerging commercial complex near Tate Modern
Cost model: exploring the advantages of surgical hubs and barn theatres
Capacity issues within the NHS are driving innovative ways of working. This cost model looks at the advantages and costs of surgical hubs and barn theatres
Curtain rises on Sadler’s Wells’ elegant East Bank ‘end terrace’
Last night’s opening of the new dance theatre marked another stage in the Olympic Park’s development as a cultural destination designed to lure artists and audiences out of their traditional West End comfort zone, Daniel Gayne reports
Populous unveils images of Wrexham stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
Developer takes swipe at delay after government decides not to list historic Hotspur Press building in Manchester
Student tower scheme will include part of cotton mill that was built in 1801 and subject of anonymous listing bid
RSHP’s new tower at 99 Bishopsgate approved with plans to start construction next year
City signs off proposal for 54-storey office block set to be built by Multiplex
Pentre Awel: A transformative development for Llanelli
With an £84m investment, Pentre Awel is set to reshape Llanelli, as early engagement with contractors like Quelfire highlights the project’s collaborative approach
Sisk finally signs on dotted line for £300m Great Ormond Street job
New cancer centre set to finish in late 2028
New office tower at 99 Bishopsgate set to be approved this week
Brookfield’s 54-storey block designed by RSHP due before formal vote on Friday
Sustainability rules for City schemes to come into force within weeks
Square Mile signs off guidance to encourage developers to hit key environmental benchmarks
Is the UK’s infrastructure ready for 96mph storms?
As the number and intensity of storms increases, Dr Liz Marlow of Cundall considers how we might become better prepared
Market forecast: Prospects for growth in 2025 remain subdued
With capacity depleted, cost pressures have resurfaced as demand has strengthened – but with interest rates set to stay high, slowing demand growth may help smooth the transition
CPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems
Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in modern homes. Sponsored by Xpelair by Dimplex, this module outlines the key ventilation requirements and explores the role of MVHR in meeting modern standards.
Plans for 44-storey Manchester tower sent in to city council
Latest addition to city’s high-rise cluster would include 364 homes
We’ve survived another year… So what happens next?
We may be approaching the end of a particularly turbulent and damaging few years but the outlook is still full of obstacles and challenges, says Mark Farmer
Lipton Rogers draws up plans for two-tower office scheme next to Barbican
Lead architect SOM designing plans to replace current head office of law firm Linklaters
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
Progress for Eric Parry’s 1 Undershaft as City grants approval
Plans for Square Mile’s tallest tower backed for the second time almost a decade after scheme was first proposed
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
CPD 20 2024: Steel structures for fire performance
Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), this module covers critical insights into fire-resilient design strategies, material selection, and industry standards to enhance safety and compliance in steel construction.
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 proposal for Aviva Investors will replace 1950s tower on edge of 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
