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News this month

08/04/26

VINCI appointed to deliver Eden Project Morecambe regeneration scheme

Contract award marks major step forward for mixed-use destination.

08/04/26

Zaha Hadid Architects £350m Bristol Temple Quarter scheme approved

Mixed-use development for L&g will deliver homes, offices, hotel and commercial space.

08/04/26

JPMorgan progresses plans for 3m sq ft Canary Wharf headquarters

Foster + Partners tower moves towards full planning submission.

08/04/26

FM sector doubles down on smart tech to drive building performance

Bidvest Noonan research highlights adoption of AI, IoT and digital platforms across estates.

08/04/26

Operational assets drive UK build-to-rent investment to strong Q1

Savills reports £795m transacted in Q1 2026, with majority of capital targeting stabilised schemes.

02/04/26

Government funding boost for building safety inspector training

£70 million to train new inspectors and fire engineers to accelerate delivery of high-risk residential schemes.

02/04/26

National Housing Bank launches with £169bn mandate to accelerate regeneration

Homes England-backed institution aims to unlock 500,000 homes and regeneration schemes.

02/04/26

Revised Canada Water masterplan approved to unlock next phase of development

British Land and AustralianSuper secure consent for one of London's largest regen projects

02/04/26

LPA says offices should be 'critical infrastructure' as London faces office supply crunch

London Property Alliance spotlights falling vacancy rates and impact on global investment.

02/04/26

Approval for Canary Wharf Group One Eden retrofit at 33 Canada Square

One Eden refurbishment scheme at 33 Canada Square will deliver office and retail space.

27/03/26

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.

27/03/26

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.

27/03/26

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.

27/03/26

Government crackdown on late payments with reforms targeting construction

New legislation introduces 60-day payment cap, mandatory interest and proposed  retentions ban.

27/03/26

Plans brought forward for major retrofit of 1 Embankment Place in central London

Proposals aim to modernise landmark office building above Charing Cross Station.

19/03/26

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.

19/03/26

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.

19/03/26

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.

19/03/26

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.

19/03/26

Planning approved for sustainable build-to-rent tower in Cardiff

50-storey  scheme will deliver 528 homes and complete the city’s regeneration masterplan.

11/03/26

Tower Hamlets approves mixed-use Mastmaker Village on Isle of Dogs

Brownfield regeneration scheme to deliver shared living, affordable housing and facilities.

11/03/26

Savills: Investor appetite grows for co-living, single-family and senior living

European operational living real estate sectors continue to attract capital

11/03/26

Office and retail conversions in Wythenshawe town centre regeneration

£500m masterplan, will see former office and retail buildings converted to housing.

11/03/26

Approval for redevelopment of former GSK Brentford headquarters

Hadley Property Group secures consent for mixed-use scheme on Great West Road site.

11/03/26

£104m for Sunderland film studios and Gateshead arena infrastructure

Funding includes £38.5m for Crown Works Studios and £24m for a new arena at Gateshead Quays.

04/03/26

Architect dRMM to lead Woolwich town centre regeneration framework

New urban blueprint to align growth, public realm and investment over the next decade.

04/03/26

JLL: Energy availability impacting CRE values globally

Report highlights link between energy resilience and property value across major sectors.

04/03/26

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.

04/03/26

Government proposes sweeping reform to regulate all construction products

All building products would fall under regulatory oversight in post-Grenfell reform drive.

04/03/26

Glencar to deliver 284,575 sq ft industrial scheme at Hillwood Park, Luton

Third scheme with Hillwood sees contractor engaged at pre-construction stage.

04/03/26

Tilbury3 approval paves way for 143-acre expansion at Port of Tilbury

Outline consent unlocks rail-connected industrial and logistics capacity within Thames Freeport.

04/03/26

McLaren Construction to deliver first 70MW phase of Ada Docklands data centre

Shell and core contract covers initial building and campus-wide infrastructure.

04/03/26

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.

04/03/26

John Lewis Partnership exits build-to-rent sector

Retail group cites shift in financial environment for change of direction.

04/03/26

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 

25/02/26

Industry bodies launch drive to push clients on Building Safety Act compliance

New guidance urges clients to take leadership role under post-Grenfell safety regime.

25/02/26

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.

25/02/26

Royal London AM and Graftongate plan £140m Fareham logistics scheme

Scheme targeting BREEAM Outstanding on 24-acre South Coast site.

25/02/26

City of London showcases future skyline as planning pipeline gathers pace

New CGI imagery highlights strength of development pipeline ahead of MIPIM 2026.

25/02/26

Studio Egret West leads Battersea Power Station final masterplan

Urban design practice to shape remaining 16 acres of 3.2m sq ft mixed-use regeneration.

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