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Second student block planned for Island Quarter

21/3/24

Developers have submitted plans for the construction of more student accommodation in Nottingham's Island Quarter.

DSDHA housing scheme next to Camden Roundhouse goes in for planning

18/3/24

Four drum-shaped blocks would be built next to grade II*-listed venue

Planning secured for Queen’s Hospital Close BTR

18/3/24

McLaren Property and Aventicum Real Estate secure planning consent for Build to Rent homes at Queen’s Hospital Close.

Why is the Building Safety Regulator targeting large panel systems

13/3/24

As concern grows over the structural safety of post-war housing blocks, the Building Safety Regulator is prioritising the issue.

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Laing O’Rourke director: ‘Treat every building as high risk’

13/3/24

A Laing O'Rourke director has warned the construction industry to brace for a high-profile prosecution under the Building Safety Act and advised to treat every building as high risk.

Faster, better and less disruptive: the next chapter in Mace’s manufacturing journey

12/3/24

The contractor wants to bring DfMA discipline to high-rise residential projects for the same cost as traditional build.

AHMM redesigns third London scheme to add second staircases

12/3/24

Practice sent back to the drawing board to amend Peabody’s 1,000-home redevelopment at former Holloway Prison site

£90m Manchester zig-zag library approved

11/3/24

Manchester Metropolitan University has got the green light to build a landmark campus library in the heart of the city.

Green Light Given for First Phase of Coventry City Centre Regeneration

11/3/24

The development company behind the landmark regeneration of Coventry's city centre, Shearer Property Regen Ltd (SPRL), a partnership between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group (Hill) and commercial specialist Shearer Property Group (SPG), has obtained planning consent from Coventry City Council, for the first phase of the highly-anticipated City Centre South (CCS) project.

Weston Homes to start five big schemes before summer

8/3/24

Privately-ownd volume house builder Weston Homes plans to start work on five schemes before the summer worth £315m.

Henley secures approval for Fulham wharf development

8/3/24

Henley Investment Management has got planning permission to redevelop Albert & Swedish Wharf in Fulham.

Countryside and Sigma renew BTR terms

7/3/24

Countryside Partnerships has signed a new framework agreement with Sigma Capital Group to build another 5,000 build-to-rent homes.

Cost and Carbon Materials Database launched

7/3/24

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has launched its Cost and Carbon Materials Database that can calculate cost and carbon values for more than 9,200 common building materials.

Go-ahead for 500-flats and 700 student rooms in Digbeth

6/3/24

Birmingham-based residential developer Sama Investments has got the planning green light for a flagship residential scheme at Garrison Circus in Digbeth.

Birmingham Broad Street 33-storey tower approved

6/3/24

Developer Urban Vision has got the go-head from planners for a landmark build-to-rent development in Birmingham.