Green light for final phase at Birmingham’s Arena Central
Plans approved for two BtR towers delivering more than 500 homes. Designed by tp bennett, the development marks the last plots to come forward within the Arena Central masterplan, which has transformed the area south of Centenary Square into a mixed-use district.
Plans submitted for Hull’s 850-home East Bank Urban Village
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Data centres
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Outline approval granted for £10bn AI data centre campus in North Lincolnshire
Elsham Tech Park will be part of proposed Northern Lincolnshire AI Growth Zone.
McLaren Construction to deliver first 70MW phase of Ada Docklands data centre
Shell and core contract covers initial building and campus-wide infrastructure.
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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GRAHAM appointed for 960-bed University of Bath sustainable PBSA scheme
Contractor to lead design development for Passivhaus-led student accommodation project.
GMI appointed to deliver £40m PBSA scheme in Manchester
Student scheme in Ardwick with 172 beds moves forward with 2027/28 completion target.
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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Plans submitted for Hull’s 850-home East Bank Urban Village
Phase one proposals lodged for major riverside 15-year regeneration scheme.
Places for People and Barratt Redrow launch JV for 8,500-home Herts town
Partnership aims to deliver large-scale garden town with homes, infrastructure and green 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
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Features & Reports
FM sector doubles down on smart tech to drive building performance
Bidvest Noonan research highlights adoption of AI, IoT and digital platforms across estates.
JPMorgan progresses plans for 3m sq ft Canary Wharf headquarters
Foster + Partners tower moves towards full planning submission.
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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Green light for £2.5bn GreenPower Park at Coventry Airport
Detailed consent granted for 4.8m sq ft advanced manufacturing scheme within Investment Zone.
Arup to support delivery of UK’s first small modular reactor at Wylfa
Engineering team to lead early-stage design and foundation work for Anglesey nuclear project.
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
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AstraZeneca Cambridge conference centre and office scheme approved
Jestico + Whiles-designed building to deliver 12,000 sq m of workspace and event facilities.
MIX Manchester submits plans for 1.6m sq ft airport innovation campus
Hybrid application seeks consent for first phase of major science and manufacturing scheme.
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
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Government funding boost for building safety inspector training
£70 million to train new inspectors and fire engineers to accelerate delivery of high-risk residential schemes.
Government crackdown on late payments with reforms targeting construction
New legislation introduces 60-day payment cap, mandatory interest and proposed retentions ban.
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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