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Planning approved for BtR scheme that will be the tallest tower in Wales

Planning approved for BtR scheme that will be the tallest tower in Wales

50-storey Central Square scheme will deliver 528 homes and complete the city’s flagship regeneration masterplan.

Outline approval for £10bn North Lincs data centre

Outline approval for £10bn North Lincs data centre

Elsham Tech Park scheme will deliver large-scale data centre infrastructure as part of proposed Northern Lincolnshire AI Growth Zone.

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Government consults on fast-track grid connections

Government consults on fast-track grid connections

Proposals aim to prioritise “strategic demand” projects such as AI data centres and reduce delays caused by grid capacity constraints.

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Arup to support delivery of UK’s first small modular reactor at Wylfa
Arup to support delivery of UK’s first small modular reactor at Wylfa

Engineering team to lead early-stage design and foundation work for Anglesey nuclear project.

Urban Splash secures approval to redevelop Sheffield’s former Cole Brothers store
Urban Splash secures approval to redevelop Sheffield’s former Cole Brothers store

Grade II-listed store to be converted into mixed-use scheme with leisure, retail and workspace.

Office and retail conversions in Wythenshawe town centre regeneration
Office and retail conversions in Wythenshawe town centre regeneration

£500m masterplan, will see former office and retail buildings converted to housing.

£104m for Sunderland film studios and Gateshead arena infrastructure
£104m for Sunderland film studios and Gateshead arena infrastructure

Funding includes £38.5m for Crown Works Studios and £24m for a new arena at Gateshead Quays.

Architect dRMM to lead Woolwich town centre regeneration framework
Architect dRMM to lead Woolwich town centre regeneration framework

New urban blueprint to align growth, public realm and investment over the next decade.

JLL: Energy availability impacting CRE values globally
JLL: Energy availability impacting CRE values globally

Report highlights link between energy resilience and property value across major sectors.

Government proposes sweeping reform to regulate all construction products
Government proposes sweeping reform to regulate all construction products

All building products would fall under regulatory oversight in post-Grenfell reform drive.

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Data centres

News

Outline approval granted for £10bn AI data centre campus in North Lincolnshire

Outline approval granted for £10bn AI data centre campus in North Lincolnshire

Elsham Tech Park will be part of proposed Northern Lincolnshire AI Growth Zone.

McLaren Construction to deliver first 70MW phase of Ada Docklands data centre

McLaren Construction to deliver first 70MW phase of Ada Docklands data centre

Shell and core contract covers initial building and campus-wide infrastructure.

Blackpool launches £300m procurement process for first Silicon Sands data centre

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

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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Planning approved for sustainable build-to-rent tower in Cardiff

50-storey  scheme will deliver 528 homes and complete the city’s regeneration masterplan.

Tower Hamlets approves mixed-use Mastmaker Village on Isle of Dogs

Brownfield regeneration scheme to deliver shared living, affordable housing and facilities.

BoS backs Kelvin Properties’ £18.8m Glasgow PBSA scheme

134-studio development targets NextGeneration GOLD status for sustainable delivery.

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

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Urban Splash secures approval to redevelop Sheffield’s former Cole Brothers store

Urban Splash secures approval to redevelop Sheffield’s former Cole Brothers store

Grade II-listed store to be converted into mixed-use scheme with leisure, retail and workspace.

Approval for redevelopment of former GSK Brentford headquarters

Approval for redevelopment of former GSK Brentford headquarters

Hadley Property Group secures consent for mixed-use scheme on Great West Road site.

£104m for Sunderland film studios and Gateshead arena infrastructure

£104m for Sunderland film studios and Gateshead arena infrastructure

Funding includes £38.5m for Crown Works Studios and £24m for a new arena at Gateshead Quays.

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

Office and retail conversions in Wythenshawe town centre regeneration

£500m masterplan, will see former office and retail buildings converted to housing.

Willmott Dixon Interiors appointed to progress London Fire Brigade HQ refurbishment

Contractor to lead Stage 3 and 4 design for overhaul of Grade II listed Albert Embankment building.

Skanska appointed to deliver £273m Broadgate office scheme as major pre-let secured

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer signs 21-year lease at 1 Appold Street ahead of 2029 completion.

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

Arup to support delivery of UK’s first small modular reactor at Wylfa

Engineering team to lead early-stage design and foundation work for Anglesey nuclear project.

Glencar to deliver 284,575 sq ft industrial scheme at Hillwood Park, Luton

Third scheme with Hillwood sees contractor engaged at pre-construction stage.

Tilbury3 approval paves way for 143-acre expansion at Port of Tilbury

Outline consent unlocks rail-connected industrial and logistics capacity within Thames Freeport.

Features & Reports

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

Market Analysis: Warehousing and logistics

Market Analysis: Warehousing and logistics

The SectorScope takes a look into one of the UK's most important sectors that supports many others.

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Science & Technology Buildings

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Kier appointed to deliver new state-of-the-art Eye Hospital at Edinburgh BioQuarter

NHS Lothian scheme will replace Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion with specialist clinical and surgical facility.

£1bn expansion of London Cancer Hub secures planning approval

Aviva and Socius scheme in Sutton to deliver 1 million sq ft of science space

Birmingham Knowledge Quarter collaboration launched to drive innovation

Bruntwood SciTech joins academic and civic partners on scheme in West Midlands Investment Zone.

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

Government consults on reforms to fast-track grid connections for data centres

Government consults on reforms to fast-track grid connections for data centres

Proposals aim to prioritise “strategic demand” projects and reduce delays caused by grid capacity constraints.

Government proposes sweeping reform to regulate all construction products

Government proposes sweeping reform to regulate all construction products

All building products would fall under regulatory oversight in post-Grenfell reform drive.

Industry bodies launch drive to push clients on Building Safety Act compliance

Industry bodies launch drive to push clients on Building Safety Act compliance

New guidance urges clients to take leadership role under post-Grenfell safety regime.

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.

BESA champions better indoor air with Ventilation Awareness event

Healthy indoor environments are the focus of World Ventil8 Day in November.

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