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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Data centres
News
Global data centre boom fuels race for power and construction capacity
JLL: capacity growth and energy challenges driven by demand from AI and cloud workloads.
Blackpool launches £300m procurement process for first Silicon Sands data centre
Coastal town targets AI Growth Zone status.
Features & Reports
Agile, flexible, responsible: next gen data centres
Data centre development is critical to the UK's digital future. Karen Fletcher looks at what it takes to deliver in this sector.
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.
Operational Living
News
Unite and Newcastle University begin work on Castle Leazes student village
Student scheme gets green light for 2,009 beds by 2029.
Approval for 507-bed student scheme in Southampton
Scheme offers shared living and retail enhancements to Portswood neighbourhood.
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
Nottingham Forest FC submits plans for City Ground extension
Plans aim to increase seating to 52,000, modernise facilities and unlock commercial potential.
The Crown Estate submits plans for 4,000-home East Hemel development
Outline application lodged for major mixed-use extension to Herts town
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
HMRC’s largest UK regional hub reaches practical completion in Newcastle
Handover signals progress in Newcastle’s commercial regeneration.
City of London approves 180-key office-to-hotel conversion
Retrofit of historic building introduces hospitality, public realm and new street‑level uses.
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
Hillwood backs logistics scheme WestonM6 with £100m investment
Deal underlines confidence in Crewe as logistics hub.
Benniman to deliver 285,000 sq ft cold store unit at DIRFT
The scheme for Prologis will be known as DC11
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
Government approves Railpen's 1 million sq ft innovation park in Cambridge
Sec of State for HCLG steps in to green-light the scheme
UEL to get new medical and health education building
GRAHAM appointed to build new UEL facility for the university
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
News
New planning law to fast-track housing and infrastructure delivery
Legislation aims to streamline approvals for homes, community facilities and infrastructure.
Lords committee says staged approvals could ease BSR delays
Building Safety Regulator is slowing delivery of new homes - staged approvals could help
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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