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Cambridge Science Park submits plans for major expansion to 8 million sq ft

Cambridge Science Park submits plans for major expansion to 8 million sq ft

Founded by Trinity College Cambridge in 1970, Cambridge Science Park is regarded as the UK’s oldest science park and currently accommodates more than 7,000 workers across a range of science and technology businesses.

EU report highlights gap in data centre energy tracking

EU report highlights gap in data centre energy tracking

European Environment Agency warns energy for AI 'inference' use is a significant gap in current monitoring requirements.

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McLaren Construction on former BBC Elstree Centre scheme

McLaren Construction on former BBC Elstree Centre scheme

Fairbanks Studios will be high-end TV and film production campus due targeting 2027 completion.

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EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use
EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use

European Environment Agency warns inference-related energy consumption only partially regulated.

Glencar completes life sciences R&D facility at Chesterford Research Park
Glencar completes life sciences R&D facility at Chesterford Research Park

New 56,000 sq ft laboratory delivered to support growing demand from Cambridge life sciences sector.

Panattoni to deliver 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics scheme in Wakefield
Panattoni to deliver 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics scheme in Wakefield

Wakefield Europort site acquired to bring forward major speculative warehouse development.

Arlington Real Estate secure planning permission for West Hartford Park
Arlington Real Estate secure planning permission for West Hartford Park

More than one million sq ft of employment space cleared for delivery in Cramlington.

Castleforge and Galaxy secure approval for Redhill data centre expansion
Castleforge and Galaxy secure approval for Redhill data centre expansion

Scheme will deliver new digital infrastructure capacity for the London market.

Landmark Properties partners on Durham mixed-use scheme with PBSA
Landmark Properties partners on Durham mixed-use scheme with PBSA

US developer expands UK presence with Prince Bishops Place regeneration plans.

elementalLONDON renews ADE: Heat Networks partnership for 2026 event
elementalLONDON renews ADE: Heat Networks partnership for 2026 event

Collaboration to spotlight heat networks and low-carbon energy at London showcase.

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Data centres

News

EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use

EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use

European Environment Agency warns inference-related energy consumption only partially regulated.

UKREiiF panel highlights viability challenges for UK data centre sector

UKREiiF panel highlights viability challenges for  UK data centre sector

Industry leaders say successful data centre delivery now depends on far more than grid access alone.

Planning approval secured for hyperscale data centre at Premier Park

Planning approval secured for hyperscale data centre at Premier Park

Scott Brownrigg designed West London scheme will deliver 72MW next-gen digital infrastructure capacity.

Features & Reports

Agile, flexible, responsible: next gen data centres

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'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.

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

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Capital&Centric selected for Plymouth Civic Centre residential transformation

Developer to deliver 144 build-to-rent homes within Plymouth’s Grade II listed Civic Centre tower.

Kori Construction appointed to deliver 64-bed care home in Mitcham

Purpose-built senior living scheme will provide residential, nursing and dementia care accommodation.

Bristol student tower and community hub approved at Cabot Circus

Mixed-use scheme will transform underused city centre land with student housing and public space.

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 & Regeneration

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Mayor confirms £20m backing for Solihull town centre regeneration scheme

Mayor confirms £20m backing for Solihull town centre regeneration scheme

Funding announced at UKREiiF 2026 will support the first phases of the Holbeche Place mixed-use development.

Trent Sports District regeneration framework to drive Nottingham growth plans

Trent Sports District regeneration framework to drive Nottingham growth plans

Sport-led regeneration vision aims to unlock investment, homes and infrastructure across the East Midlands.

Ballymore secures consent for 1,667-home mixed-use scheme in Newham

Ballymore secures consent for 1,667-home mixed-use scheme in Newham

Royal Docks development will combine housing with workspace and public realm improvements.

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

McLaren Construction to deliver Fairbanks Studios expansion at former BBC site

BNPP AM Alts moves forward with major redevelopment of historic Elstree production campus.

Legendre UK appointed to sustainable redevelopment at 10 Salisbury Square

54,000 sq ft retrofit scheme will target top sustainability ratings in central London.

JPMorgan progresses plans for 3m sq ft Canary Wharf headquarters

Foster + Partners tower moves towards full planning submission.

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

Rise of ‘small box’ economy reshaping UK industrial property demand

UKREiiF panel highlights how TikTok-led retail and digital businesses drive demand for mid-box warehousing.

Panattoni to deliver 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics scheme in Wakefield

Wakefield Europort site acquired to bring forward major speculative warehouse development.

HS2 awards £856m contract for Birmingham rolling stock depot and control centre

Taylor Woodrow and Aureos to deliver a major rail operations and maintenance hub

Features & Reports

Big Box to Small Box: Growth factors for UK warehousing

Big Box to Small Box: Growth factors for UK warehousing

SME businesses with global digital reach are just one of the key factors driving demand for small-medium warehouses.

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

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Science & Technology Buildings

News

Cambridge Science Park expansion plans target £3bn annual economic output

Masterplan triples floorspace at UK’s oldest science park in boost to life sciences and technology sectors.

Glencar completes life sciences R&D facility at Chesterford Research Park

New 56,000 sq ft laboratory delivered to support growing demand from Cambridge life sciences sector.

Willmott Dixon to deliver £92m Wembley Park education and skills campus

New London campus to combine technical training, science facilities and specialist teaching space.

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

Winvic whitepaper calls for net zero building standards in regulations

Winvic whitepaper calls for net zero building standards in regulations

Industry report urges stronger policy alignment to support verified net zero delivery across the built environment.

Industry bodies launch push to improve client understanding of Building Safety Act

Industry bodies launch push to improve client understanding of Building Safety Act

Guidance aims to help contractors explain the client’s role in working under the Building Safety Act

Government funding boost for building safety inspector training

Government funding boost for building safety inspector training

£70 million to train new inspectors and fire engineers to accelerate delivery of high-risk residential schemes.

Conferences and Exhibitions

News

elementalLONDON renews ADE: Heat Networks partnership for 2026 event

Collaboration to spotlight heat networks and low-carbon energy at London showcase.

The SectorScope partners with London Build and elementalLondon 2026

Media partnership announced for major construction and building performance events at Excel London.

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