Kier appointed to deliver new state-of-the-art eye hospital at Edinburgh BioQuarter
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
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BoS backs Kelvin Properties’ £18.8m Glasgow PBSA scheme
134-studio development targets NextGeneration GOLD status for sustainable delivery.
McLaren Property secures £20m Puma loan for Exeter co-living development
145-studio, 58,000 sq ft city centre scheme will target EPC A and BREEAM Excellent ratings.
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
Studio Egret West leads Battersea Power Station final masterplan
Urban design practice to shape remaining 16 acres of 3.2m sq ft mixed-use regeneration.
Bradford City Village regeneration scheme secures planning approval
Up to 1,000 homes to transform former commercial core into residential-led city centre neighbourhood.
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
City of London showcases future skyline as planning pipeline gathers pace
New CGI imagery highlights strength of development pipeline ahead of MIPIM 2026.
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
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Royal London AM and Graftongate plan £140m Fareham logistics scheme
Scheme targeting BREEAM Outstanding on 24-acre South Coast site.
Italian manufacturer secures consent for 170,000 sq ft factory at New Stanton Park
Fassa Bortolo to deliver state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Ilkeston.
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
Kier appointed to deliver new state-of-the-art Eye Hospital at Edinburgh BioQuarter
NHS Lothian scheme will replace Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion with specialist clinical and surgical facility.
£1bn expansion of London Cancer Hub secures planning approval
Aviva and Socius scheme in Sutton to deliver 1 million sq ft of science space
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
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Industry bodies launch drive to push clients on Building Safety Act compliance
New guidance urges clients to take leadership role under post-Grenfell safety regime.
Community Energy Plan unlocks £1bn pipeline for local green energy projects
Government’s community energy plan unlocks £1 billion pipeline for local construction
Conferences and Exhibitions
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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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