Equinix plans £3.9 billion Hertfordshire data centre


THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Data centres
News
Equinix to invest £3.9 billion in UK data centre with focus on sustainability

The company has acquired an 85 acre site in South Mimms with permission for development
AWS moves forward with plans for new data centre in Buckinghamshire

Amazon Web Services submits plans for Ridgeway Trading Estate
Features & Reports
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
The UK government must balance AI growth with energy infrastructure development.


Operational Living
News
Habiko identifies first sites for 590 low-carbon affordable homes

Chester and Warrington sites for 590 low-carbon homes for rent
McAleer & Rushe appointed for Tottenham student scheme

The Printworks project includes the restoration of a listed building
Features & Reports
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?

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.

Mixed use
News
Beckton Gasworks regeneration project secures planning approval

Newham Council resolves to grant permission for the scheme
£200m regeneration plans submitted for Huyton town centre

Proposals include housing, commercial units and a hotel
Features & Reports
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

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

Offices & Workplace
News
Features & Reports
Savills forecasts Big 6 office take-up to reach 3.8 million sq ft in 2025
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Forecast that Q4 will bring in more than 1 million sq ft
GPE secures approval for retrofit-led office scheme St Thomas Yard

Project to transform under-used '80s building into 11 storey office scheme
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

Can offices avoid the fate of becoming stranded assets as standards rise and tenants turn away?

Industrial & Warehousing
News
Tritax submits plans for next phase of Symmetry Park Rugby

The scheme will add 1.4 million sq ft of logistics space alongside a new park
Panattoni acquires 10-acre site for next phase at Horizon 120 in Braintree

Scheme will deliver six speculative mid-box units to BREEAM standards
Features & Reports
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 2025: The shared future of I&L and data centres - growth ahead

Science & Technology Buildings
News
Features & Reports

Regulation and Legislation
News
Government plan to support investment, green jobs and warmer homes

Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan to deliver emissions cuts and economic boost
Lords: New Towns plan needs strong leadership and funding

A House of Lords report calls for long-term commitment to New Towns plan
Conferences and Exhibitions
News
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.
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