Skanska on £273m Broadgate office scheme
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Data centres
News
Global data centre boom fuels race for power and construction capacity
JLL: capacity growth and energy challenges driven by demand from AI and cloud workloads.
Blackpool launches £300m procurement process for first Silicon Sands data centre
Coastal town targets AI Growth Zone status.
Features & Reports
Agile, flexible, responsible: next gen data centres
Data centre development is critical to the UK's digital future. Karen Fletcher looks at what it takes to deliver in this sector.
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.
Operational Living
News
GRAHAM lands £286m contract for Manchester Met’s Cambridge Halls
Contractor appointed to deliver two-tower redevelopment under Unite Students joint venture.
FOI reveals Gateway 3 backlog as higher-risk building approvals stall
Law firm uncovers dozens of completed high-rise schemes waiting months for final sign-off.
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
Willmott Dixon begins enabling works for Gravesend leisure centre
Demolition set to start ahead of main construction on low-carbon Cascades replacement.
City of London backs major redevelopment of Liverpool Street station
Planning approval clears way for large-scale upgrade of UK’s busiest rail hub and new commercial space.
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
Helical and Places for London secure £220m loan for Paddington scheme
PIMCO-backed facility will fund delivery of 235,000 sq ft office building above station.
Skanska appointed to deliver £273m Broadgate office scheme as major pre-let secured
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer signs 21-year lease at 1 Appold Street ahead of 2029 completion.
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
Business rates changes soften blow for warehouse sector - Savills
Rateable values rise, but lower multipliers and transitional relief limit immediate impact.
EDC and Stoford secure 209,000 sq ft logistics deal at Axis Works
Freehold turnkey transaction adds to momentum at Avonmouth scheme.
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
£1bn expansion of London Cancer Hub secures planning approval
Aviva and Socius scheme in Sutton to deliver 1 million sq ft of science space
Birmingham Knowledge Quarter collaboration launched to drive innovation
Bruntwood SciTech joins academic and civic partners on scheme in West Midlands Investment Zone.
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
News
Community Energy Plan unlocks £1bn pipeline for local green energy projects
Government’s community energy plan unlocks £1 billion pipeline for local construction
Westminster Council adopts retrofit-first policy
Policy prioritises refurbishment and increases social housing requirements.
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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