Railpen secures consent for office redevelopment in Smithfield
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Data centres
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Corscale appoints delivery team for 140MW Iver data centre project
Predevelopment works to begin this summer on a major new data centre campus in Buckinghamshire.
EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use
European Environment Agency warns inference-related energy consumption only partially regulated.
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
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Habiko secures first West Midlands scheme as Solihull affordable housing plans approved
Planning consent for 228 affordable rental homes marks the platform's regional debut
CBRE: Build-to-Rent drives surge in UK living sector investment
Rental living sector investment reaches £4.4bn in first half of 2026
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 & Regeneration
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Whitbread: approval for mixed-use scheme under city centre growth strategy
Norwich scheme combines hotel, student housing, homes and public spacex
Council unveils masterplan for stadium-led regeneration around Old Trafford
Framework for Wharfside district sets out plans for 15,000 homes, 48,000 jobs and transport improvements.
Features & Reports
Niche to Mainstream: Can low-carbon housing scale up?
Can housebuilding at scale ever be truly 'green'? Our editor Karen Fletcher asks the experts.
Regional Report: Manchester's built enviroment
The SectorScope considers the northern powerhouse's vision for the built environment.
Offices & Workplace
News
Features & Reports
Railpen secures consent for next-generation office redevelopment in Smithfield
Refurbishment will deliver sustainable HQ as London's emerging Smithfield district continues its transformation.
Mace Construct to transform former London City Hall into next-generation workplace
Refurbishment of landmark building focused on sustainability and modern office demand.
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
£26bn infrastructure programme to drive defence construction pipeline
Government programme of new-build, refurbishment and waterfront infrastructure works for navy.
Panattoni secures consent for speculative Southampton logistics scheme
Developer expands UK pipeline with 223,000 sq ft scheme targeting South Coast's supply-constrained market.
Features & Reports
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
What does it take to deliver sustainability in warehousing? Our editor Karen Fletcher talks to the experts.
Science & Technology Buildings
News
£1bn innovation campus moves into construction
Tech-led development will combine innovation space, transport infrastructure and new homes.
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.
Features & Reports
Regulation and Legislation
News
Call for UK national cooling strategy as temperatures soar
Government urged to adopt national cooling action plan to avoid 'over-reliance' on air conditioning
Government confirms 2031 EPC B for larger rented commercial buildings
EPC standards have significant implications for commercial property values and refurbishment strategies.
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.
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