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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Data centres
News
Telehouse breaks ground on £275m data centre in London Docklands
The work marks a major expansion of Europe's most connected data centre campus
JLL: Quantum computing to shape data centre design
Property and construction should prepare for a new class of specialised data centres.
Features & Reports
The UK's digital backbone: The Rise of data centres
The UK data centre market is burgeoning as the global demand for data sets a record-breaking pace.
AI and energy - balancing the equation
The UK government must balance AI growth with energy infrastructure development.
Operational Living
News
US PBSA developer acquires first UK site
Landmark Properties plans to develop student scheme in central London.
Australian investor steps into UK living sector
AustralianSuper launches UK living platform with £500m initial investment
Features & Reports
Golden Years, golden opportunities: The rise of senior living
The UK's ageing population needs more senior living spaces - and it's a big opportunity for property and construction.
Urban living redefined: What's behind the rise of UK co-living?
We look at the rise of co-living as an alternative residential offering and consider what it takes to get it right in terms of features and facilities.
Mixed use
News
Lewisham Council approves major redevelopment of 1970s shopping centre
Town centre set for large-scale update of 17-acre space
Plans for final Elephant & Castle plot submitted
Hub has submitted plans for a 1.2 acre mixed use development
Features & Reports
Regional Report: Manchester's built enviroment
The SectorScope considers the northern powerhouse's vision for the built environment.
Regional Report: Birmingham - building a future city
The SectorScope takes a look at a city with its eyes on the future
Offices & Workplace
News
Features & Reports
GPE secures approval for retrofit-led office scheme St Thomas Yard
Project to transform under-used '80s building into 11 storey office scheme
McAleer & Rushe to deliver £52m office redevelopment
The project will transform an underused Kensington & Chelsea site
Lab conversions - a new life for offices
Does the science sector hold out a new future for older office buildings?
A new future for old offices at risk of being stranded
Can offices avoid the fate of becoming stranded assets as standards rise and tenants turn away?
Industrial & Warehousing
News
Panattoni acquires North West's largest brownfield logistics site
Proposed Warrington scheme will target BREEAM Outstanding
Cushman & Wakefield spots industrial real estate growth across UK
New report highights growth potential in industrial and logistics sectors
Features & Reports
Report: The drive for sustainability in warehousing
What does it take to deliver sustainability in warehousing? Our editor Karen Fletcher talks to the experts.
UKREiiF Report: Logistics and data centres - partners for growth?
UKREiiF 2025: The shared future of I&L and data centres - growth ahead
Science & Technology Buildings
News
Wates completes £200m research facility for Oxford University
Life and Mind Building will provide research and education space for the University.
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
News
BESA launches Member Pledge to lead way on competence
Association aims to set high bar and encourage others to follow
BPF: Instability in tax and regs undermining property investment
British Property Federation sends pre-Budget warning on the need for stability
Conferences and Exhibitions
News
elementalLONDON: Key debates on heat, housing and decarbonisation
A lively range of event topics reflects key areas of challenge and opportunity for the construction and property sectors.
BESA Conference 2025 - The Race to the Top
Focusing on how the industry can drive innovation, sustainability and safety - with growth.
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