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£100 million Bolton regeneration scheme approved

£100 million Bolton regeneration scheme approved

Green light for Watson's Church Wharf scheme - paving the way for a transformation of the long-vacant site.

British Property Federation launches PBSA Board

British Property Federation launches PBSA Board

New Board will represent purpose built student accommodation sector.

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John Lewis BtR scheme recommended for approval

John Lewis BtR scheme recommended for approval

Updated plans for Reading homes positively received by Council.

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THIS WEEK'S NEWS

£25,000 for SME's to develop public space health innovations
£25,000 for SME's to develop public space health innovations

Initiative focuses on how built environment can improve health of young people.

Scotland's Housing Bill sparks industry concern
Scotland's Housing Bill sparks industry concern

New Bill gives powers for long-term rent control - SPF questions impact on BtR

Uncertainty threat to $2.5 trillion global construction activity
Uncertainty threat to $2.5 trillion global construction activity

Currie & Brown report spotlights 'market volatility' behind slow-down

Clipstone and Sixth Street join to focus on UK multi-let
Clipstone and Sixth Street join to focus on UK multi-let

New JV will focus on industrial assets in urban locations 

Winvic starts on Panattoni's largest spec logistics scheme
Winvic starts on Panattoni's largest spec logistics scheme

Work has started at Panattoni Swindon at the former Honda site.

Muse submits plans for 185 homes on Salford carpark
Muse submits plans for 185 homes on Salford carpark

Scheme is part of the Adelphi Village project for Crescent Salford

Viridis secures approval for one of the UK’s largest PBSA schemes
Viridis secures approval for one of the UK’s largest PBSA schemes

University of Manchester set to redevelop Fallowfield Campus

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Data centres

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JLL: Quantum computing to shape data centre design

JLL: Quantum computing to shape data centre design

Property and construction should prepare for a new class of specialised data centres.

AI Growth Zone established in North East England

AI Growth Zone established in North East England

Northumberland and Tyneside sites selected for major data centre investment

Google opens Waltham Cross data centre

Google opens Waltham Cross data centre

The new data centre is part of a £5 billion investment in the UK

Features & Reports

The UK's digital backbone: The Rise of data centres

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.

AI and energy - balancing the equation

AI and energy - balancing the equation

The UK government must balance AI growth with energy infrastructure development.

Hot stuff: The critical role of cooling in data centres

Hot stuff: The critical role of cooling in data centres

AI data centres run hot - very hot. What does that mean for the selection of modern cooling systems?

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Operational Living

News

Muse submits plans for 185 homes on Salford carpark

Scheme is part of the Adelphi Village project for Crescent Salford

John Lewis Reading BtR scheme recommended for approval

Plans to develop homes on a former JLP warehouse site positively receied by Council

Viridis secures approval for one of the UK’s largest PBSA schemes

University of Manchester set to redevelop Fallowfield Campus

Features & Reports

Golden Years, golden opportunities: The rise of senior living

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?

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.


UKREiiF Report: The UK's evolving build-to-rent market

UKREiiF Report: The UK's evolving build-to-rent market

Figures from this year's Who Lives in Build to Rent report and UKREiiF 2025 discussions about the evolution of UK BtR.

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Mixed use

News

£100 million Bolton regeneration scheme approved

£100 million Bolton regeneration scheme approved

Green light for Church Wharf scheme from Watson

£25,000 for SME's to develop public space health innovations

£25,000 for SME's to develop public space health innovations

Initiative focuses on how built environment can improve health of young people.

Vauxhall Square proposal - mixed-use redevelopment for Nine Elms

Vauxhall Square proposal - mixed-use redevelopment for Nine Elms

Developmers have presented early plans for homes, student accommodation, a hotel and office space.

Features & Reports

Regional Report: Manchester's built enviroment

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

Regional Report: Birmingham - building a future city

The SectorScope takes a look at a city with its eyes on the future

Response, regeneration and renewal - mixed use in action

Response, regeneration and renewal - mixed use in action

The SectorScope examines how mixed use projects are being applied to rejuvenate the UK's run-down towns.

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Offices & Workplace

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Features & Reports

City of London approves 31-storey tower at 130 Fenchurch Street

The building will deliver over 57,000 sqm of Grade A office space 

Construction begins on £800m Vista office-led London development

The project designed by Make Architects is transforming former ITV studios on the South Bank

Planning approved for transformation of former Santander HQ in Milton Keynes

The scheme will deliver a sustainable, high-spec office and retail space.

Lab conversions - a new life for offices

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

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?

UKREiiF Report: Repurposing buildings for long-term value

UKREiiF Report: Repurposing buildings for long-term value

UKREiiF 2025 - repurposing buildings for long-term value in a shifting market.

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Industrial & Warehousing

News

Clipstone and Sixth Street join to focus on UK multi-let

New JV will focus on industrial assets in urban locations 

Winvic starts on Panattoni's largest spec logistics scheme

Work has started at Panattoni Swindon at the former Honda site.

Sustainable aviation fuel plant confirmed for Teesside

Saudi Arabian company commits to £2 billion investment in the new facility

Features & Reports

Report: The drive for sustainability in warehousing

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 Report: Logistics and data centres - partners for growth?

UKREiiF 2025: The shared future of I&L and data centres - growth ahead

Market Analysis: Warehousing and logistics

Market Analysis: Warehousing and logistics

The SectorScope takes a look into one of the UK's most important sectors that supports many others.

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Science & Technology Buildings

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VolkerFitzpatrick to deliver next phase of St John’s Innovation Park

The project for Cambridge University includes delivery of the Dirac Building office scheme.

HBD on £163 million aviation technology campus

HBD has been appointed to the Duxford Aviation Technology Campus project.

Mace Construct starts on Natural History Museum science centre

The Science and Digitisation Centre at Thames Valley Science Park gets underway

Features & Reports

Unlocking the opportunities in the UK's science and tech buildings

Unlocking the opportunities in the UK's science and tech buildings

The growth of the UK’s science and technology industry and the opportunities for the construction sector.

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Regulation and Legislation 

News

Scotland's Housing Bill sparks industry concern

New Bill gives powers for long-term rent control - SPF questions impact on BtR

Uncertainty threat to $2.5 trillion global construction activity

Currie & Brown report spotlights 'market volatility' behind slow-down

British Property Federation launches PBSA Board

The Board will strengthen representation for the PBSA sector.

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.

BESA champions better indoor air with Ventilation Awareness event

Healthy indoor environments are the focus of World Ventil8 Day in November.

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