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McLaren says developers could fund pre-app process to help regulator clear backlog on high-rise resi jobs stalled by safety rules
Firm says some bigger new build jobs being stalled for up to a year by gateway 2 checks
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Kier signs up to build £684m replacement for crumbling Barlinnie prison
Overall cost of delayed scheme rockets to nearly £1bn
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Features
From the archives: Planning Canary Wharf, 1982-88
Ӱ charts the early years of what would become one of the world’s largest commercial districts
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Comment
Backing the builders over the blockers signals real intent from the government
Labour’s development ambitions are bold and challenging. Industry must work with the government to create a positive cycle of growth, says Viral Desai at AtkinsRéalis
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Grey belt policy ‘unlikely to have significant impact’ on housebuilding, Lords committee finds
Lord Moylan warns Angela Rayner that policy has been “rushed and incoherent”
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Vinci wins first phase of £350m Stockport regeneration scheme
Firm beats Willmott Dixon ahead of planning decision expected in spring
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AHMM’s Battersea student blocks become UK’s largest passivhaus scheme
Four-block scheme given accreditation folllowing air tightness tests
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Construction starts slump across regional cities as regulation and inflation take toll
No newbuild offices schemes broke ground in four key cities last year, Deloitte’s latest regional crane survey finds
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Crest Nicholson sinks to £144m loss as firm counts cost of fire safety provisions
New boss Martyn Clark carries out review of business as firm warns of scenario in which it could breach its lending agreements
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Populous unveils images of Wrexham stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
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Pagabo frameworks up for grabs
Competition for major works framework and developer framework launched in June
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High-rise decision delays caused by outsourced delivery model, says safety regulator
Verdicts on whether schemes get green light now taking average of 22 weeks – nearly double original 12 weeks target
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Features
Film review: The Brutalist – It isn’t really about brutalism…
Architecture is the device to explore wider themes in Brady Corbet’s ambitious three-and-a-half-hour-plus epic that looks set to sweep The Oscars, writes Sarah Simpkin
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Piling contractors warn jobs at risk because of safety hold-ups on high-rise schemes
Work on affected projects can’t start until regulator says they comply with new standards
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Profit and revenue at Populous jump as architect reaps rewards of Saudi World Cup work
Turnover in Middle East region grew more than sixfold in 2023
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Keltbray begins work ahead of demolishing 1960s tower that will make way for 1 Undershaft building
Tearing down existing building expected to take 18 months to complete
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Developer takes swipe at delay after government decides not to list historic Hotspur Press building in Manchester
Student tower scheme will include part of cotton mill that was built in 1801 and subject of anonymous listing bid
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Barbican unveils Allies & Morrison and Asif Khan’s £240m refurbishment plans
New spaces to be unlocked and Conservatory to be overhauled in refresh of deteriorating grade II-listed site
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Vinci formally inks deal for FM Conway
Family ties cut as granddaughter of founder steps away from 60-year-old business
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Miller Homes completes St Modwen acquisition following CMA approval
Edinburgh-based firm targeting 6,000 homes a year