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Sellar no longer working on scheme with Herzog & De Meuron replaced by Acme
Stalled 拢200m office scheme passes another hurdle as City grants planning approval
Tenter House scheme finally on verge of construction after 27-year development saga
Populous replaces AFL Architects on Wrexham stadium upgrade
Plans for new 5,500-seat Kop stand back on track with practice also appointed to draw up wider masterplan for site
Progress for 拢200m City office stalled for three decades as planners recommend approval
Lendlease, Mace and McLaren bidding for 21-storey Tenter House job
Eric Parry cuts back footprint of 1 Undershaft tower ahead of second planning hearing
Revisions unveiled after decision on scheme was deferred due to concerns around loss of public space
KPF submits huge City fringe redevelopment
Scheme would contain 65,000sq m of office space on site currently occupied by 30 separate buildings
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KPF submits huge City fringe redevelopment
Scheme would contain 65,000sq m of office space on site currently occupied by 30 separate buildings
The challenges and opportunities of data centre delivery
Senior industry professionals gathered to share their diverse perspectives on the rapidly changing world of data centres and the dynamic growth of this construction sub-sector, at a roundtable hosted by Jubb and 好色先生TV magazine
CPD 17 2024: Flat roofs and fire testing standards
Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their聽evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order聽to achieve compliance with current building regulations
Picking up Carillion鈥檚 pieces: how Balfour Beatty finally finished the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
West Birmingham鈥檚 new super hospital has just opened, six years later than planned following the failure of Carillion in 2018. Thomas Lane visits the new building to find out how the team overcame multiple problems, and to see what the finished project is like
What more can investors and regulators do to help project teams decarbonise buildings?
As part of last month鈥檚 Climate Week NYC, 好色先生TV hosted a roundtable with the support of Gleeds and in partnership with the Climate Group. Our discussion with leading construction experts identified the blockers to greener buildings and key drivers for change
CPD 16 2024: Embedding excellence in carbon management
Sponsored by BSI, this module will explore PAS 2080 and how the standard鈥檚 requirements enable professionals to embed carbon management excellence throughout the built environment supply chain
Green light for AHMM鈥檚 27-storey City fringe office tower
Progress for Shoreditch site which has been vacant and hoarded for five years
Sheppard Robson unveils plans for 44-storey Manchester tower
Latest addition to city鈥檚 high-rise cluster would include 364 homes
Procurement update: data centre development challenges
Data centre clients are scaling up to deliver ever bigger programmes 鈥� so, what are the main client types and the specific procurement challenges in this sector?
Market forecast: Demand is set to rise as the economy stabilises
Demand is set to strengthen as economic stability stimulates a recovery in private sector investment, but contractor capacity is depleted and risk aversion elevated
Technical ventilation louvres for any project
Family-owned business Renson develops wall, surface-mounted, window, door, and floor louvres, in every possible size, shape, and colour
Here we go again鈥� if the industry won鈥檛 change, we must change the way we operate within it
The collapse of ISG is the latest illustration of a trading model still stuck in聽鈥榠nexorable decline鈥�. The industry鈥檚 survival requires wise leadership, better decision-making and a focus on what is working rather than what is not,聽says Mark Farmer
Relief for Wimbledon as City Hall overturns local council鈥檚 rejection of 拢200m expansion plans
Allies & Morrison鈥檚 plans to treble the size of grand slam tournament鈥檚 grounds finally approved after year-long planning saga
CPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology
Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome
Navigating specification decisions in higher-risk building design
Specification decisions have acquired new complexity in the era of the 好色先生TV Safety Act. Industry professionals shard their insights at a roundtable
Fosters to lead on Old Trafford masterplan for Manchester United
Project will draw up proposals for club-owned land around stadium
London towers 鈥� does it make more sense to build new or renew?
The twin currencies of carbon and cost have encouraged the adaptive reuse of towers, bringing the additional complexity of working within an existing building
Hawkins Brown plans for 拢100m Cambridge research campus set for approval
Scheme to include nine buildings up to eight storeys in height
Hinkley Point C: 好色先生TV Britain鈥檚 first nuclear reactor in 30 years
Like its Finnish and French twins, Hinkley Point C has suffered from cost overuns and delays. What are the team doing to claw back the losses and what does this mean for Sizewell C?
Revised 1 Undershaft plans to be submitted in coming weeks but controversial viewing platform to stay
Changes relate almost entirely to street level public realm after plans were criticsed for 鈥渞obbing鈥� City of open space
Fosters unveils restoration of San Francisco鈥檚 Transamerica Pyramid
The architect remodelled the lobby and garden of the centre鈥檚 48-storey skyscraper
Costing Steelwork 29: Market update and guidance on fire regulations
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
European CE mark extension gives UK manufacturers the chance to remain competitive
The recent extension to the UK鈥檚 acceptance of the European CE mark offers an overdue opportunity to drive the construction products industry towards increased safety, performance and trade, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association
CPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adopti
Government commits to 鈥榮ystem-wide鈥� construction products reform as CE marking deadline is extended again
Package of building safety measures include scrapping national fire testing standards and mandating sprinklers in care homes
CPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked
CPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring
Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices
Aviva planning to nearly double the height of its planned City tower
Investor hoping to build up to 32 storeys on 130 Fenchurch street under plans being drawn up by Wilkinson Eyre
Cost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the 好色先生TV Safety Act
The implications of the legislation, a look at real-world applications, and a notional model for cost increases on a higher-risk building
CPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap
Sponsored by Rockwool, this CPD module examines the regulations and considerations聽relating to a building鈥檚 thermal performance and the role that stone wool insulation can聽play in ensuring that the as-built performance of buildings is as intended
CPD 10 2024: Understanding overheating in homes
This module 鈥� sponsored by indoor climate specialists Zehnder Group UK 鈥� will explore the factors that contribute to overheating in residential projects alongside the relevant regulations and ventilation solutions that can help combat rising temperatures
New pictures of Sellar鈥檚 36-storey City tower revealed as plans are submitted
Practice outlines design development of 拢500m 60 Gracechurch scheme
Decision on 拢200m Wimbledon expansion plans delayed until the autumn
City Hall hearing into Allies & Morrison proposals had been due to take place last month
Marshalls first Lunar Case Study at Memoria Memorial Park and Crematorium, Doncaster
Discover solace at Memoria Memorial Park,聽where Marshalls鈥� sustainable paving meets compassionate design
Working towards wellbeing in office design
The way that office spaces are planned is changing significantly as the needs of occupiers evolve. Get it right and happiness and productivity improves, says Sam Carey-Smith
鈥榃e鈥檙e too self effacing鈥�: BCO chief Richard Kauntze on why UK offices are some of the best in the world
Kauntze speaks to Tom Lowe about where the office market is heading as he prepares to step聽down from the body he has led since 1999
Great British Energy announces offshore wind partnership with Crown Estate
Labour government announces deal as it sets out legislation to underpin energy quango
TfL says developer has 鈥榩aused鈥� 拢600m Waterloo office scheme that was given planning three years ago
Construction yet to start on one of London鈥檚 largest office schemes that received final sign-off in 2021
CPD 09 2024: The role of rooflights within the Future Homes Standard and beyond
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will discuss rooflights as a key component of the building envelope, and the vital role they play in balancing energy efficiency requirements with providing thermal comfort, natural light and a connection to nature for building occupants
CPD 08 2024: Polycarbonate facades for sustainability
Sponsored by Brett Martin, this module will discuss the role of daylight in building design, alongside the specification considerations for polycarbonate facades and their applications in the built environment
Lendlease lands Crystal Palace stadium expansion
Selhurst Park scheme will increase capacity by 8,000 to 34,000
鈥業 think we can do a lot for young architects鈥� 鈥� meet Chris Williamson, the next RIBA president
Ben Flatman talks to the founder of Weston Williamson + Partners聽about the role RIBA has played in his career, the importance of lifelong learning, and why he wants to help the next generation of architects get a leg up in the profession
CPD 07 2024: Reducing waste in development fit-outs through fan coil solution design
Sponsored by Ability by Dimplex, this module will outline the considerations to be made when specifying fan-coil unit technology in development fit-outs, exploring what the technology encompasses, the various systems available and how careful consideration can reduce waste
Market forecast: Materials prices and margins are both set to come under pressure
Rising materials prices could cause capacity pinch-points. And where spare capacity exists, intense competition could put margins under greater pressure.聽Brian Smith of Aecom reports
Does Roger De Haan鈥檚 Folkestone housing scheme deserve so much criticism?
Former Saga owner鈥檚 luxury Shoreline Crescent scheme has been completed following a string of headlines about its lack of affordable housing. Tom Lowe tours the building and is impressed by what he finds
Decision on Stanhope鈥檚 1 Undershaft tower deferred as proposed viewing platform likened to 鈥榩lastic spoon鈥�
Eric Parry-designed聽74-storey scheme sent back to drawing board for further revisions following council vote yesterday
1 Undershaft tower set to be approved next week despite continued opposition from consultees
Historic England still objecting to City鈥檚 planned tallest building despite design amendments submitted last month
FCBS unveils plans for 拢58m Liverpool museums upgrade
Practice submits plans six months after replacing Adjaye Associates on project
Multiplex set for 拢300m Old Street roundabout tower
Office scheme will be built on former site of telecoms firm鈥檚 HQ
Fosters announced as architect behind 拢50m revamp of Manchester United training ground
Work on refurbishment of Carrington facility starts today
Costing Steelwork 28: Market update and guidance on meeting embodied carbon targets
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
CPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD will explore the elements to consider when specifying a fall protection system and how best to integrate it within the building design in order to achieve compliance with the relevant standards and regulations
Cost model: How construction can meet the data centre challenge
With the demand for data storage soaring, the construction industry must find ways to rise to this challenge efficiently and sustainably, against a background of land and energy scarcity
Designs unveiled for Fletcher Priest鈥檚 latest City tower
Axa IM Alts鈥� plans for the 40-storey 63 St Mary Axe scheme given public airing
Ventilated aluminium wall cladding for data centres
To protect servers from overheating and maintaining the architectural integrity of the building and its surroundings are integral to consider
CPD 05 2024: An introduction to hostile vehicle mitigation
Although terrorist attacks are rare, public spaces are being increasingly viewed as attractive targets for聽terrorist organisations. This module 鈥� sponsored by Marshalls 鈥� will explore designing for security and聽the installation considerations for mitigating hostile vehicle attacks
US media giant poised to submit plans for Europe鈥檚 largest theme park in Bedfordshire
Comcast drawing up planning application for 476 acre site following 鈥渙verwhelmingly positive鈥� consultation with locals
Plans in for 28-storey residential tower in Manchester
More than 350 homes to be delivered in JRL Group scheme
