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Golden Valley innovation campus moves into construction as £1bn regeneration gathers pace

Golden Valley innovation campus moves into construction as £1bn regeneration gathers pace

Henry Boot secures forward funding and unlocks first phase of cyber security-led development that will combine innovation space, transport infrastructure and new homes.

Consent for Panattoni's  speculative Southampton scheme

Consent for Panattoni's speculative Southampton scheme

Developer expands UK industrial pipeline with 223,000 sq ft scheme targeting one of the South Coast's most supply-constrained markets

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Mace Construct to transform former London City Hall into next-generation workplace

Mace Construct to transform former London City Hall into next-generation workplace

Major refurbishment of landmark building focused on sustainability and modern office demand.

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NEWS

Southwark approves landmark key worker housing scheme in London first
Southwark approves landmark key worker housing scheme in London first

Pilot development will deliver 152 affordable rental homes under the capital's new Key Worker Living Rent policy.

Council unveils masterplan for stadium-led regeneration around Old Trafford
Council unveils masterplan for stadium-led regeneration around Old Trafford

Framework for Wharfside district sets out plans for 15,000 homes, 48,000 jobs and transport improvements.

Call for UK national cooling strategy as temperatures soar
Call for UK national cooling strategy as temperatures soar

Government urged to adopt national cooling action plan to avoid 'over-reliance' on air conditioning

Liverpool Pall Mall office scheme advances with VINCI appointment
Liverpool Pall Mall office scheme advances with VINCI appointment

Flagship commercial development reaches  milestone as contractor appointed for first phase of city regeneration.

AJC Group appointed to deliver Boscombe regeneration scheme
AJC Group appointed to deliver Boscombe regeneration scheme

Mixed-use scheme bringing new homes, community facilities and public space to Bournemouth suburb.

Barclays makes long-term commitment to Canary Wharf headquarters
Barclays makes long-term commitment to Canary Wharf headquarters

Bank secures 999-year leasehold interest in One Churchill Place HQ

London Square and QuadReal partner on Woolwich Build-to-Rent development
London Square and QuadReal partner on Woolwich Build-to-Rent development

Forward funding deal will bring 241 BtR  homes to south-east London.

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Data centres

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Corscale appoints delivery team for 140MW Iver data centre project

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

EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use

European Environment Agency warns inference-related energy consumption only partially regulated.

UKREiiF panel highlights viability challenges for UK data centre sector

UKREiiF panel highlights viability challenges for  UK data centre sector

Industry leaders say successful data centre delivery now depends on far more than grid access alone.

Features & Reports

Agile, flexible, responsible: next gen data centres

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'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.

Hot stuff: The critical role of cooling in data centres

Hot stuff: The critical role of cooling in data centres

AI data centres run hot - very hot. What does that mean for the selection of modern cooling systems?

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Operational Living

News

Southwark approves landmark key worker housing scheme in London first

Pilot development will deliver 152 affordable rental homes under the capital's new Key Worker Living Rent policy.

Savills: UK needs 139,000 new care home beds

Development will need to more than double over the next decade as demographic pressures outpace supply.

Dandara secures approval for 252-home Bristol neighbourhood

Go-ahead for redevelopment of former industrial site into sustainable new community in Fishponds.

Features & Reports

Golden Years, golden opportunities: The rise of senior living

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?

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.


UKREiiF Report: The UK's evolving build-to-rent market

UKREiiF Report: The UK's evolving build-to-rent market

Figures from this year's Who Lives in Build to Rent report and UKREiiF 2025 discussions about the evolution of UK BtR.

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Mixed Use & Regeneration

News

Council unveils masterplan for stadium-led regeneration around Old Trafford

Council unveils masterplan for stadium-led regeneration around Old Trafford

Framework for Wharfside district sets out plans for 15,000 homes, 48,000 jobs and transport improvements.

Liverpool launches consultation on North Docks regeneration corporation

Liverpool launches consultation on North Docks regeneration corporation

Proposed MDC aims to accelerate delivery of 17,000 homes and 5 million sq ft of commercial space.

Lendlease and The Crown Estate launch £24bn regeneration partnership

Lendlease and The Crown Estate launch £24bn regeneration partnership

JV to accelerate delivery of more than 27,000 homes and commercial developments across the UK.

Features & Reports

Niche to Mainstream: Can low-carbon housing scale up?

Niche to Mainstream: Can low-carbon housing scale up?

Can housebuilding at scale ever be truly 'green'? Our editor Karen Fletcher asks the experts.

Regional Report: Manchester's built enviroment

Regional Report: Manchester's built enviroment

The SectorScope considers the northern powerhouse's vision for the built environment.

Response, regeneration and renewal - mixed use in action

Response, regeneration and renewal - mixed use in action

The SectorScope examines how mixed use projects are being applied to rejuvenate the UK's run-down towns.

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Offices & Workplace

News

Features & Reports

Mace Construct to transform former London City Hall into next-generation workplace

Refurbishment of landmark building focused on sustainability and modern office demand.

Liverpool Pall Mall office scheme advances with VINCI appointment

Flagship commercial development reaches  milestone as contractor appointed for first phase of city regeneration.

Ashby Capital appoints Skanska for landmark City office development

Construction to begin on 270,000 sq ft scheme at 55 Old Broad Street following £282 million acquisition.

Lab conversions - a new life for offices

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

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?

UKREiiF Report: Repurposing buildings for long-term value

UKREiiF Report: Repurposing buildings for long-term value

UKREiiF 2025 - repurposing buildings for long-term value in a shifting market.

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Industrial & Warehousing

News

Panattoni secures consent for speculative Southampton logistics scheme

Developer expands UK pipeline with 223,000 sq ft scheme targeting  South Coast's supply-constrained market.

Holtec and EDF plan small modular reactor scheme at former coal power station

Joint proposal could see up to four small modular reactors developed at Nottinghamshire's former Cottam power station site.

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.

Features & Reports

Big Box to Small Box: Growth factors for UK warehousing

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

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 Report: Logistics and data centres - partners for growth?

UKREiiF 2025: The shared future of I&L and data centres - growth ahead

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Science & Technology Buildings

News

£1bn innovation campus moves into construction

Tech-led development will combine innovation space, transport infrastructure and new homes.

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 meet demand from Cambridge life sciences sector.

Features & Reports

Unlocking the opportunities in the UK's science and tech buildings

Unlocking the opportunities in the UK's science and tech buildings

The growth of the UK’s science and technology industry and the opportunities for the construction sector.

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Regulation and Legislation 

News

Call for UK national cooling strategy as temperatures soar

Call for UK national cooling strategy as temperatures soar

Government urged to adopt national cooling action plan to avoid 'over-reliance' on air conditioning

Government confirms 2031 EPC B for larger rented commercial buildings

Government confirms 2031 EPC B for larger rented commercial buildings

EPC standards have significant implications for commercial property values and refurbishment strategies.

Winvic whitepaper calls for net zero building standards in regulations

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.

Conferences and Exhibitions

News

elementalLONDON renews ADE: Heat Networks partnership for 2026 event

Collaboration to spotlight heat networks and low-carbon energy at London showcase.

The SectorScope partners with London Build and elementalLondon 2026

Media partnership announced for major construction and building performance events at Excel London.

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