McLaren Construction appointed to first 70MW phase of London data centre campus
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Data centres
News
McLaren Construction to deliver first 70MW phase of Ada Docklands data centre
Shell and core contract covers initial building and campus-wide infrastructure.
Global data centre boom fuels race for power and construction capacity
JLL: capacity growth and energy challenges driven by demand from AI and cloud workloads.
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
News
Olympian secures Gateway 2 approval for Marsh Wall co-living tower
46-storey Canary Wharf scheme set to become UK’s tallest co-living development
John Lewis Partnership exits build-to-rent sector
Retail group cites shift in financial environment for change of direction.
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
News
Architect dRMM to lead Woolwich town centre regeneration framework
New urban blueprint to align growth, public realm and investment over the next decade.
Bradford City Village regeneration scheme secures planning approval
Up to 1,000 homes to transform former commercial core into residential-led city centre neighbourhood.
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
News
Features & Reports
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.
Plans to refurbish Faraday House as part of £2.5bn Crescent Salford masterplan
ECF-led proposals would transform vacant University of Salford building into flexible workspace.
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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Tilbury3 approval paves way for 143-acre expansion at Port of Tilbury
Outline consent unlocks rail-connected industrial and logistics capacity within Thames Freeport.
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
News
Kier appointed to deliver new state-of-the-art Eye Hospital at Edinburgh BioQuarter
NHS Lothian scheme will replace Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion with specialist clinical and surgical facility.
£1bn expansion of London Cancer Hub secures planning approval
Aviva and Socius scheme in Sutton to deliver 1 million sq ft of science space
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
News
Government proposes sweeping reform to regulate all construction products
All building products would fall under regulatory oversight in post-Grenfell reform drive.
JLL: Energy availability impacting CRE values globally
Report highlights link between energy resilience and property value across major sectors.
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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