Government targets late payments and retentions in construction
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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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US developer secures approval for first UK PBSA scheme in Birmingham
Landmark's 504-bed student scheme marks US firm’s entry into UK delivery pipeline.
LSE 1,945-bed student scheme at Bankside approved for start in 2027
Bouygues UK to lead on one of central London’s largest PBSA schemes.
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
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Urban Splash secures approval to redevelop Sheffield’s former Cole Brothers store
Grade II-listed store to be converted into mixed-use scheme with leisure, retail and workspace.
Approval for redevelopment of former GSK Brentford headquarters
Hadley Property Group secures consent for mixed-use scheme on Great West Road site.
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
Plans brought forward for major retrofit of 1 Embankment Place in central London
Proposals aim to modernise landmark office building above Charing Cross Station.
Willmott Dixon Interiors appointed to progress London Fire Brigade HQ refurbishment
Contractor to lead Stage 3 and 4 design for overhaul of Grade II listed Albert Embankment building.
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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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.
Glencar to deliver 284,575 sq ft industrial scheme at Hillwood Park, Luton
Third scheme with Hillwood sees contractor engaged at pre-construction stage.
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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Approval for 100,000 sq ft lab redevelopment at former Oxford Debenhams
Crown Estate scheme will convert city centre retail building into science and innovation hub, with construction set for 2027.
£1bn expansion of London Cancer Hub secures planning approval
Aviva and Socius scheme in Sutton to deliver 1 million sq ft of science space
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Regulation and Legislation
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Government crackdown on late payments with reforms targeting construction
New legislation introduces 60-day payment cap, mandatory interest and proposed retentions ban.
Government consults on reforms to fast-track grid connections for data centres
Proposals aim to prioritise “strategic demand” projects and reduce delays caused by grid capacity constraints.
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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