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Mixed-use developments – response, regeneration, revival
In the past few months, The SectorScope has tracked several stories highlighting mixed use developments. Often, these are associated with...

Karen Fletcher
Apr 95 min read


Hot stuff: The critical role of cooling in AI data centre developments
Data centre cooling - a primary consideration in project design and deliveryy At the 2025 Data Centre World event (12th & 13th March,...

Karen Fletcher
Mar 194 min read


The AI boom and the energy equation: What the UK must get right
As the UK government drives forward with its science-and-technology based growth agenda, data centres are at the forefront of the future...

Karen Fletcher
Mar 36 min read


A new future for old offices at risk of becoming stranded assets
City centres are popular office locations - but are older buildings prepared for the future? The latest report on the European office...

Karen Fletcher
Dec 3, 20246 min read


Intelligent buildings - a view of the road ahead
What is an intelligent building? It’s a thorny question to tackle because there seem to be many definitions. Indeed, we often use ‘smart’...

Karen Fletcher
Nov 19, 20246 min read


Urban living redefined: The rise of co-living in the UK
Co-living is a growing trend in the UK, especially in major cities like London. Co-living can be defined as professionally-managed...

Karen Fletcher
Oct 2, 20248 min read


Building Tomorrow: Unlocking opportunities in the UK's science and technology buildings
The SectorScope examines the growth of the UK’s science and technology industry and what opportunities that is creating for the construction

Karen Fletcher
Sep 4, 202411 min read


Golden Years, golden opportunities: The rise of senior living
The SectorScope examines the growing interest in developments for the UK's ageing population and highlights opportunities for the constructi

Karen Fletcher
Jul 17, 20247 min read


What does construction really want?
What does the construction sector really want from the next government. The SectorScope heard the big five asks.

Karen Fletcher
Jul 2, 20245 min read


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 as the AI revolution continues. Over...

Karen Fletcher
Jun 3, 20246 min read


Regional Report: Dubai (UAE): Envisioning life after oil
With many international construction companies working on projects across the Middle East, The SectorScope takes a look at what’s...

Karen Fletcher
Apr 12, 20247 min read


Regional report: Birmingham - building the future city
The SectorScope Regional Report: Birmingham's key property sectors set for growth.

Karen Fletcher
Mar 19, 202410 min read


Regional report: Manchester's built environment
Manchester has seen significant changes to its built environment over the past decade, with more developments planned over the next ten year

Karen Fletcher
Feb 11, 202410 min read


Lab conversions - a new life for offices
The UK’s growing research science sector holds out a potential new life for the UK’s office buildings. As hybrid working leaves office...

Karen Fletcher
Jan 17, 20244 min read


The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
A new approach to measuring and optimising embodied and operational carbon in all buildings - launch set for 2024

Karen Fletcher
Dec 8, 20234 min read


Market predictions for 2024 and beyond: The SectorScope reports on latest sector surveys
In the evolving landscape of London's construction market, the office development sector stands out for its remarkable resilience and...

Karen Fletcher
Nov 22, 20234 min read


Commercial MEES: A delay to higher EPC targets on the cards
In September 2023, the government announced that it was scrapping plans to require domestic landlords to upgrade properties to a minimum...

Karen Fletcher
Nov 13, 20233 min read


UK economic and construction performance - looking into 2024
In the latest BESA webinar, Professor Noble Francis of the CPA provides key insights into the construction industry prospects for 2024.

Karen Fletcher
Nov 1, 20235 min read


The SectorScope report: RICS Global Whole Life Carbon Assessment 2023
The Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) introduced its updated Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) in October 2023. The WLCA...

Karen Fletcher
Oct 11, 20234 min read


The Energy Act – the most important piece of legislation you’ve probably never heard of
The Energy Bill hasn't made headlines but will impact the design and operation of buildings for years.

Karen Fletcher
Oct 2, 20236 min read
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