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Foster + Partners Sees £400 Million Turnover

17/12/24

The country's biggest architect saw turnover break the £400 million barrier for the first time last year and staff numbers edge up to the 2,000 mark.

Latest accounts filed by Foster & Partners at Companies House show that income...

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Winners Picked for Canary Wharf Project Management Framework

16/12/24

Five firms are understood to have made it onto a project management framework put together by Canary Wharf Group as part of its plan to overhaul its estate.

The group has drawn up several frameworks of firms across a range of...

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Homes Planned for Site of Former Brentford FC Stadium

13/12/24

Revised proposals to redevelop the old Brentford FC stadium in west London into a residential site now contain 149 homes.

The plans originally submitted in 2021 were for 75 private homes on the Hounslow site but after consultation...

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First BSR prosecution ‘only a matter of time’

12/12/24

The first Building Safety Regulator (BSR) prosecution is "only a matter of time", according to Dame Judith Hackitt, because of companies trying to "game the system" on building safety.

Speaking at the annual Sir...

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Target Dates Set for Fixing Dangerous Cladding

11/12/24

Plans to speed up the removal of unsafe cladding, including target dates for making buildings safe and tougher penalties for refusing to act, have been announced by ministers.

Under the plans, buildings higher than 18 metres -...

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Caudwell Celebrates Topping Out of 1 Mayfair

10/12/24

Caudwell, the luxury property development firm founded by British business leader and philanthropist John Caudwell, has undertaken the topping out of 1 Mayfair.

The completion of the structure and basement underlines the scheme's...

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Barratt London and Places for London Exchange Contracts on High Barnet Development

9/12/24

The West London Partnership has revealed plans for a new 300-home scheme at High Barnet Station

Barratt London and Places for London aim to begin the scheme, which will target 40% affordable housing, by 2026 and complete it...

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How the Sector is Adapting to the Building Safety Act

3/12/24

Since coming into effect, the Building Safety Act 2022 has had a major impact on the design of high-rise structures. In the report into the 2017 Grenfell disaster released earlier this year, the cause of death for each of the 72 people who...

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Three UK High-rise Developments Acquired by Canadian Investment Firm in £500 Million Deal

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...

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How Tall Buildings Feature in the Build-to-Rent Sector

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...

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The Impact and Implications of the Building Safety Act

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)...

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Establishing London’s Democratic Skyline

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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How Tall Buildings Can Shape Sustainable Cities

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...

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Regal and 4C Propose Mixed-Use Development in Camden

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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McLaren Construction Appoints Familiar Face to New Safety Role

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...

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