2/12/24
Three major UK high-rise developments have been acquired by a Canadian investment firm in a multi-million-pound deal.
The three under construction developments, based in Manchester and Basildon, have been acquired by Starlight...
2/12/24
The build-to-rent sector has great growth potential, especially as a leader of the net-zero agenda – with high-density living, co-living and affordable housing emerging as important trends.
By providing a long-term approach, the...
1/12/24
The Building Safety Act 2022 marks a pivotal moment for the construction industry, introducing sweeping reforms that have far-reaching implications across all sectors.
The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI)...
30/11/24
The City of London has dramatically changed over the past 2,000 years as the growing population and needs have evolved. But the more things change, the more things stay the same, with the London's obsession with height as prevalent as ever.
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29/11/24
The decisions around urban planning, particularly how people move within cities, will play a critical role in shaping carbon use and sustainability in the future. Reducing the carbon impact of private transportation is a key factor in building...
28/11/24
Regal and 4C Group have proposed a mixed-use development at 33-35 Jamestown Road and 211 Arlington Road, Camden Town.
The plans include 187 student bedrooms, 27 affordable homes, and 3,500sqft of flexible commercial space.
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27/11/24
McLaren Construction has appointed Paul Woodhams as Managing Director, Building Safety & Refurbishment, reporting to John Butten, Managing Director for Regeneration.
His promotion is a newly created role, that reflects the scale...
26/11/24
GRAHAM has been appointed by Greystar as the construction partner for its Stratford Mill residential scheme.
Backed by a £68.5 million debt facility arranged by Societe Generale, the residential project will regenerate a brownfield...
25/11/24
While maintenance and repair of balconies must be considered throughout the building's lifespan, end-of-life and disassembly also need to be well thought out. It is important to note that a balcony may have to be...
22/11/24
The Phase 2 Report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry was published on 4 September 2024. It comprises over 1,600 pages and looks at events before and after the night of the fire. Phase 1 of the Inquiry, which focused on...
21/11/24
With the Building Safety Act providing more stringent requirements for higher risk occupied buildings, there is a growing demand for fire rated external wall breather membranes. When specifying fire rated products,...
20/11/24
The Construction Productivity Conference will get to the core of an issue which has plagued the construction industry for decades. Taking place on 28 January 2025 in central London, the hard-hitting conference programme looks to address the UK...
20/11/24
A recent National Audit Office (NAO) report has highlighted the need for the UK government to publish a target date for completing dangerous cladding remediation.
This marks the NAO's first report on the government's...
19/11/24
Creating a stunning statement of the dual towers that stand proud on College Road, in Croydon, the views from Europe's tallest modular building are incredible thanks to thousands of windows interspersed with terracotta facades looking out...
19/11/24
The government has just brought into force three sections of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act that amend the Building Safety Act and have implications for construction.
Douglas Rhodes and Cecilia Busby explain these changes.
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