Skanska appointed to landmark London office scheme
Ashby Capital acquired 55 Old Broad Street for £282 million and is now planning to deliver Grade A sustainable office space targeting BREEAM and NABERS ratings. Skanska's contract includes the complete construction of the new office building together with the installation of its mechanical, electrical and public health engineering systems.
Glasgow Charing Cross project approved
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Data centres
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EU report highlights transparency gap over AI data centre energy use
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Operational Living
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Dandara secures approval for 252-home Bristol neighbourhood
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Mixed Use & Regeneration
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Planning milestone for £250m Glasgow Charing Cross Gateway regeneration
Detailed consent secured with PBSA paving the way for wider mixed-use development.
AJC Group appointed to deliver Boscombe regeneration scheme
Mixed-use scheme bringing new homes, community facilities and public space to Bournemouth suburb.
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Niche to Mainstream: Can low-carbon housing scale up?
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Offices & Workplace
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Ashby Capital appoints Skanska for landmark City office development
Construction to begin on 270,000 sq ft scheme at 55 Old Broad Street following £282 million acquisition.
Barclays makes long-term commitment to Canary Wharf headquarters
Bank secures 999-year leasehold interest in One Churchill Place HQ
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
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Holtec and EDF plan small modular reactor scheme at former coal power station
Joint proposal could see up to four small modular reactors developed at Nottinghamshire's former Cottam power station site.
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.
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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
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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 meet demand from Cambridge life sciences sector.
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Regulation and Legislation
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BESA backs World Refrigeration Day campaign highlighting cooling’s critical role
Industry body says cooling technology is increasingly vital to healthcare, data centres and climate resilience.
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
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elementalLONDON renews ADE: Heat Networks partnership for 2026 event
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