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North London council teams up with funder Aviva for housing scheme at former car park
Metropolitan Workshop-designed project will include 130 homes next door to tube station
Kwikpac stretch film installation cuts AG Paving鈥檚 plastic use by more than seven tonnes
The system, which was introduced in 2024, has also helped AG reduce its annual pallet wrapping costs by more than 拢39,000
Timber Excellence Elevated: Dale Joinery and Mumford & Wood Come Together
Dale Joinery and Mumford & Wood have long been trusted names in the world of high-quality timber windows and doors
Market forecast: Fragile optimism emerges in the UK construction sector
For the first time since the autumn Budget, cautious optimism is emerging. While project viability remains under pressure, there are early signs of聽 recovery
76 Upper Ground: Denys Lasdun鈥檚 1960s South Bank vision is realised at last
The IBM 微密圈 was a cut-down version of architect Denys Lasdun鈥檚 plans for a complementary neighbour to the National Theatre on the banks of the Thames. AHMM鈥檚 recent refurbishment, which sees the building brought firmly into the 21st century, means聽that original vision is now complete
Unlocking London鈥檚 unique development challenges opens up a wealth of opportunities
Creative solutions are required to deal with some highly constrained sites and deliver much-needed residential development in the capital, says HDR鈥檚 Peter Watkins
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Cost model: The infrastructure challenge behind England鈥檚 1.5 million homes target
The government has committed to ambitious housebuilding goals but risks overlooking the supporting infrastructure demands and costs
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CPD 08 2025: Understanding and identifying grey belt land
As pressure mounts to deliver new housing and infrastructure in England, the Green Belt 鈥� long considered sacrosanct 鈥� is once again at the centre of planning debate
76 Upper Ground: Denys Lasdun鈥檚 1960s South Bank vision is realised at last
The IBM 微密圈 was a cut-down version of architect Denys Lasdun鈥檚 plans for a complementary neighbour to the National Theatre on the banks of the Thames. AHMM鈥檚 recent refurbishment, which sees the building brought firmly into the 21st century, means聽that original vision is now complete
Unlocking London鈥檚 unique development challenges opens up a wealth of opportunities
Creative solutions are required to deal with some highly constrained sites and deliver much-needed residential development in the capital, says HDR鈥檚 Peter Watkins
The Place of Value: learning lessons for our future education estate
As pressures mount to deliver better outcomes with fewer resources, what can the Scottish and English approach to school building learn from the other?聽Chris Malcolm, principal, Ryder Architecture explores.
Unique fa莽ade image for property developer Arteco鈥檚 base of operations
Impress with surprising choices and stylish combinations? They can do that at Arteco. The property developer showed off its skills in the French town of Saint-Nazaire, flanked by the surging Loire.
CPD 07 2025: Mastering sliding and bi-fold doors
Sliding doors date back over a thousand years to Japan, where shoji 鈥� paper-covered wooden frames 鈥� offered space-saving elegance in homes and temples. Even earlier, grooves in Pompeii鈥檚 stone floors suggest the Romans used sliding doors to enhance spatial flexibility.
Decision on winner of last major building job on HS2 slips again
拢480m Washwood Heath announcement now expected in early 2026 six years after project was first advertised
Lipton Rogers submits plans to replace Linklaters鈥� City HQ with two office towers
SOM-designed scheme to replace 1980s complex near Barbican
Copper secures safe and sustainable water infrastructure
The UK鈥檚 water infrastructure is at a critical juncture, with the need for substantial investment and reform becoming ever more pressing
Unpacking the museum: a look inside the new V&A Storehouse in Stratford
Ben Flatman visits the V&A鈥檚 new public store in east London, where the backstage world of conservation, curation and storage is placed front and centre
Favourite emerges on 拢200m City office in Moorgate
Tenter House scheme finally on verge of construction after near 30-year development saga
Costing Steelwork 32: Market update and guidance on specialist contracts
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
It鈥檚 time to rethink design and construction education
Our industry is full of specialists who tend to be siloed in their thinking. A new qualification at the University of Leeds aims to produce graduates with a broader range of skills across聽architecture, building services and structural engineering, writes course leader Justin Lunn
Cost model: The infrastructure challenge behind England鈥檚 1.5 million homes target
The government has committed to ambitious housebuilding goals but risks overlooking the supporting infrastructure demands and costs
Two-thirds of construction material and waste data unusable, report warns
A new report from construction data platform Qflow has found that 91% of construction material delivery and waste removal records fail to meet quality standards, with only 34% accurate enough to support embodied carbon calculations.
Erith lands concrete work on 拢300m Old Street roundabout tower
Office scheme set to be built by Multiplex will replace former HQ building
Developer unveils images for 54-storey Canary Wharf tower
Proposals for 77 Marsh Wall site to contain over 800 homes and a mixed-use podium
CPD 06 2025: How glass mineral wool insulation supports net zero building design
This module explores how glass mineral wool insulation supports sustainable construction by reducing carbon emissions and improving energy performance
Vital Energi joins London Gatwick鈥檚 拢250m decarbonisation programme
The five-year project will remove gas infrastructure across 50 buildings, including both terminals, as the airport moves toward energy self-sufficiency
CPD 05 2025: Enhancing thermal performance
This module explores how evolving building regulations聽are driving improved thermal performance and how stone wool insulation can help聽narrow the performance gap
New images of Network Rail鈥檚 拢1bn Liverpool Street station plans as City publishes planning application
Documents reveal team tested options including building over station鈥檚 entire listed trainshed
鈥榃e鈥檙e like the Borrowers, nobody knows we鈥檙e here鈥� 鈥� How Sisk plans to build Man City a new stand without the fans noticing
The Irish contactor has been busy working behind the scenes at the Etihad. This summer the team will finally get their time on the pitch - and will have to make it count
Big names appointed to design team for Allies & Morrison鈥檚 拢2.5bn York Central scheme
Sheppard Robson and Haworth Tompkins among practices working on plots on 2,500-home masterplan
How will construction maintain vital public trust?
The UK is counting on construction. We need to build 1.5 million homes, make progress on net zero, improve energy security, reduce bills and improve the comfort and health of all. But this is only possible if people trust the industry.
Plans sent in for Wilkinson Eyre City tower
Square Mile scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster
Historic England recommends refusal for Fletcher Priest鈥檚 City tower
Proposed removal of medieval burial grounds said to harm setting of Roman Wall despite plans for public exhibit
London council approves two major schemes in West End
Neighbouring schemes at Shaftesbury Avenue signed off last night
Planning application for Oxford Circus tower revamp to be submitted this autumn
CGI view of the proposed 33 Cavendish Square scheme behind Oxford Circus CGI view of the proposed 33 Cavendish Square scheme behind Oxford Circus
Developers to boost height of Vauxhall towers scheme to 70 storeys after replacing lead architect
Aerial view of the site on the border of Nine Elms and Vauxhall
鈥榃e listen and we build from there鈥� 鈥� Orms: designing architecture that responds to a changing world
Ben Flatman speaks to John McRae and new director Miranda MacLaren about how Orms is evolving as a practice
鈥婱anchester approves four towers including UK鈥檚 tallest outside London
Salford contractor Domis to build Salboy and Simpson Haugh鈥檚 76-storey Viadux 2 tower
Developer working up plans for 220m Canary Wharf tower
Proposals for 77 Marsh Wall site to contain 925 homes and a mixed-use podium
Market forecast: Why viability is tight for construction projects in the UK
Global uncertainty, combined with domestic regulatory change, a fragile demand outlook and expectations around inflation are combining to create tricky conditions.聽聽It鈥檚 a finely balanced equation with many moving parts. Pablo Cristi Worm of Aecom reports
Cost model: Incorporating sustainability in purpose-built student accommodation
Private investment is driving change, and meeting sustainability demands within strict time, cost and labour limitations is the challenge
CPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
This module explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs
Network Rail to submit 拢1bn plans for Liverpool Street station redevelopment next month
Replacement scheme for Herzog & de Meuron proposal was first unveiled last November
Developer eyeing 2027 start for Fletcher Priest鈥檚 46-storey City tower
Project team on 63 St Mary Axe scheme includes T&T Alinea and CBRE
Embrace the AI revolution 鈥� or get left behind again
The industry should be hugely excited about the potential of AI. At Reds10 we are already seeing some remarkable results, says technical director Scott Laird
Mitsui Fudosan takes control of 拢1.1bn British Library extension with construction to start next year
Stanhope retained as development manager as part of restructure on RSHP-designed scheme
Planning inspector refuses 鈥榤onolithic slab鈥� Stratford tower at appeal
Howells-designed student resi scheme criticised for breaching local plan policy on tall buildings
Etex opens 拢170m plasterboard factory to boost UK supply
The firm has opened a new plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol, doubling Siniat鈥檚 UK production capacity. 微密圈 sat down with Bernard Delvaux and John Sinfield to discuss how the factory addresses market demand, the role of recycled materials in plasterboard and the challenges facing UK construction
CPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial planning through to construction, it highlights how solutions can address site-specific requirements.
Costing Steelwork 31: Market update and guidance on Eurocode updates
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
Manchester United reveals plans for 100,000-seat Old Trafford replacement
Foster & Partners confirmed as lead architect on 拢2bn stadium described by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe as the 鈥済reatest in the world鈥�
Keltbray on board for Landsec City tower job
Fletcher Priest behind 24-storey 55 Old Broad Street scheme
Canada Water: Is it a match for Kings Cross?
The first phase of British Land鈥檚 53 acre mixed use development in south-east London is almost finished. Thomas Lane went along to have a look
Third tower added to Manchester mixed-use scheme in viability redesign
Office space reduced and homes doubled as developer admits the 鈥漟inancial landscape has shifted significantly鈥�
Wrexham wins planning for stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
Second round of consultation begins on Wilkinson Eyre City tower
31-storey scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster
City shows off latest skyline projection following string of tower approvals
Stanhope鈥檚 revised 1 Undershaft and Brookfield鈥檚 99 Bishopsgate among new entries to Square Mile鈥檚 main cluster
鈥業t鈥檚 the end of architecture鈥� 鈥� Zaha Hadid Architects boss declares war on woke culture
Blaming a decline in architectural education,聽Patrik Schumacher claims universities have replaced design rigour with political discourse, stifling innovation
Eradicating the issue of siloes in building renovation
Siloed teams and聽complex contractual structures hinder building renovations. Laura Rehlen explores how technology 鈥� such as聽reality capture and seamless data sharing 鈥� enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and streamlines projects
Soaring construction costs force 拢90m Manchester Met library into design rethink
Scheme now set to open two years later than planned