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ECP B from 2031: Government confirms MEES target

ECP B from 2031: Government confirms MEES target

The UK Government has confirmed plans to introduce an EPC B requirement for larger rented commercial buildings from 2031, a move with major implications for landlords, investors and refurbishment strategies.

Manchester United Stadium to lead local regeneration

Manchester United Stadium to lead local regeneration

Club's 100,000 seat venue sits at the heart of local regeneration including homes, commercial space and public realm uplifts.

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EDF and Holtec plan small nuclear reactor scheme

EDF and Holtec plan small nuclear reactor scheme

Four modular reactors proposed at former Cottam power station in Nottinghamshire.

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NEWS

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.

London Mayor launches City Hall development arm with £100m investment
London Mayor launches City Hall development arm with £100m investment

GLA becomes direct development partner in Royal Docks regeneration scheme

Quintain Living targets growth as Build-to-Rent platform marks 10 years
Quintain Living targets growth as Build-to-Rent platform marks 10 years

Wembley Park operator plans to more than double its residential management platform.

Government commits £1.3bn infrastructure package to support Universal UK resort
Government commits £1.3bn infrastructure package to support Universal UK resort

Funds support transport and community around planned theme park and resort.

Plans approved for new Swadlincote leisure and office development
Plans approved for new Swadlincote leisure and office development

Regeneration scheme will deliver a new leisure centre and council offices.

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.

Glencar completes life sciences R&D facility at Chesterford Research Park
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.

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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

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Build-to-Rent resilient as housing delivery slowdown deepens, says Savills

BtR completions holding up but development viability and planning constraints weigh on housing delivery.

Build-to-Rent offers rare bright spot as Scotland’s housing delivery slows

Growing development challenges, but investor confidence remains strong in the Build-to-Rent sector.

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

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

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

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Manchester United secures land for stadium-led regeneration project

Manchester United secures land for stadium-led regeneration project

Land acquisition marks milestone in plans for a wider 370-acre regeneration programme around Old Trafford.

Camden approves £1bn film quarter regeneration scheme

Camden approves £1bn film quarter regeneration scheme

Creative industries-led development includes housing, education and public space.

Sustainable housing moves closer to the mainstream, industry leaders say

Sustainable housing moves closer to the mainstream, industry leaders say

A slow change is coming to housebuilding as investor and consumer needs change.

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

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Features & Reports

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.

Businesses focus on ‘destination offices’ as workplace strategies evolve

Research says occupiers are prioritising workplace quality, flexibility and employee experience over expansion.

McLaren Construction to deliver Fairbanks Studios expansion at former BBC site

BNPP AM Alts moves forward with major redevelopment of historic Elstree production campus.

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

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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.

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

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

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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 meet demand from Cambridge life sciences sector.

Willmott Dixon to deliver £92m Wembley Park education and skills campus

New London campus to combine technical training, science facilities and specialist teaching space.

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 

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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.

BESA backs World Refrigeration Day campaign highlighting cooling’s critical role

BESA backs World Refrigeration Day campaign highlighting cooling’s critical role

Industry body says cooling technology is increasingly vital to healthcare, data centres and climate resilience.

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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