Market wants 'destination' offices says Irwin Mitchell report
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Data centres
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Corscale appoints delivery team for 140MW Iver data centre project
Predevelopment works to begin this summer on a major new data centre campus in Buckinghamshire.
EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use
European Environment Agency warns inference-related energy consumption only partially regulated.
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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Build-to-Rent supply slowdown prompts calls for policy intervention
Industry groups warn rising development costs and regulatory delays constrain delivery of London BtR schemes.
Capital&Centric selected for Plymouth Civic Centre residential transformation
Developer to deliver 144 build-to-rent homes within Plymouth’s Grade II listed Civic Centre tower.
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 & Regeneration
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Muse and Homes England submit plans for £640m Slough regeneration
Proposals would deliver around 1,500 homes and new mixed-use neighbourhood in the heart of Slough.
Mayor confirms £20m backing for Solihull town centre regeneration scheme
Funding announced at UKREiiF 2026 will support the first phases of the Holbeche Place 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
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Features & Reports
Businesses focus on ‘destination offices’ as workplace strategies evolve
Research says occupiers are prioritising workplace quality, flexibility and employee experience over expansion.
City approves major office-led redevelopment at 1 Silk Street
Scheme near Barbican will deliver 86,000 sq m of Grade A office space with cultural, retail and public realm improvements.
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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Rise of ‘small box’ economy reshaping UK industrial property demand
UKREiiF panel highlights how TikTok-led retail and digital businesses drive demand for mid-box warehousing.
Panattoni to deliver 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics scheme in Wakefield
Wakefield Europort site acquired to bring forward major speculative warehouse development.
Features & Reports
Big Box to Small Box: Growth factors for UK warehousing
SME businesses with global digital reach are just one of the key factors driving demand for small-medium warehouses.
Report: The drive for sustainability in warehousing
What does it take to deliver sustainability in warehousing? Our editor Karen Fletcher talks to the experts.
Science & Technology Buildings
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Cambridge Science Park expansion plans target £3bn annual economic output
Masterplan triples floorspace at UK’s oldest science park in boost to life sciences and technology sectors.
Glencar completes life sciences R&D facility at Chesterford Research Park
New 56,000 sq ft laboratory delivered to support growing demand from Cambridge life sciences sector.
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
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Winvic whitepaper calls for net zero building standards in regulations
Industry report urges stronger policy alignment to support verified net zero delivery across the built environment.
Industry bodies launch push to improve client understanding of Building Safety Act
Guidance aims to help contractors explain the client’s role in working under the Building Safety Act
Conferences and Exhibitions
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elementalLONDON renews ADE: Heat Networks partnership for 2026 event
Collaboration to spotlight heat networks and low-carbon energy at London showcase.
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