The City of London has resolved to grant permission for new towers at 63 St Mary’s Axe and 85 Gracechurch Street in the Eastern part of the Square Mile. 63 St Mary’s Axe will be a 45-storey scheme, with the Gracechurch Street development rising to 32 storeys.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Data centres
News
Bedfordshire data centres recommended for approval
Plans for two new data centres near Houghton Regis, just off the M1, were recommended for approval in early July 2025.
Datum opens sustainable MCR2 data centre in Manchester
Datum Data Centres opened its sustainable MCR2 facility in Manchester in July.
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
Investment set to unlock a 1,000-home rental community in Digbeth, Birmingham
Moda Group and Aviva Capital Partners in landmark deal for Birmingham BtR Stone Yard project
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
Plans for deep retrofit of former London BHS site
Berkeley Estate Asset Management (BEAM) consulting on mixed use regeneration of former BHS site.
Muse confirmed as partner for Eccles regeneration
Developer Muse will work with Salford City Council on the redevelopment of Eccles town centre.
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
News
City of London set to approve new office towers
Two new towers for the Square Mile will ruse up to 45 storeys.
UKGBC to refurb Grade II office as live showcase for retrofit innovation
Showcase project to demonstrate innovative retrofit approaches for offices.
Features & Reports
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
McLaren Construction completes £12.8 million development at Manchester Airport
The scheme, known as B4, was delivered with client Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
Amazon announces plans to invest £40 billion in the UK
Amazon announced plans to invest £40 billion in the UK over three years.
Features & Reports
Science & Technology Buildings
News
Plans for nuclear and clean energy science park in Gloucestershire
Chiltern Vital Berkeley (CVB) bought the 40 acre site in 2024 and plans a low-carbn energy super cluster.
Go-ahead for Wellcome Genome Campus developments
Cambridge Wellcome Genome Campus has planning approval for two new buildings.
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
News
CCC: UK progress to Net Zero will falter without clear policy for built environment
The CCC says government must do more on decarbonising buildings to achieve Net Zero 2050.
Government National Housing Bank to support private developers to meet housing goals
The UK government is establishing a National Housing Bank (NHB) to help private developers access capital for developments.
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