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Third tower added to Manchester mixed-use scheme in viability redesign
Office space reduced and homes doubled as developer admits the ”financial landscape has shifted significantly”
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Wrexham wins planning for stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
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Second round of consultation begins on Wilkinson Eyre City tower
31-storey scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster
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City shows off latest skyline projection following string of tower approvals
Stanhope’s revised 1 Undershaft and Brookfield’s 99 Bishopsgate among new entries to Square Mile’s main cluster
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‘It’s the end of architecture’ – Zaha Hadid Architects boss declares war on woke culture
Blaming a decline in architectural education, Patrik Schumacher claims universities have replaced design rigour with political discourse, stifling innovation
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Eradicating the issue of siloes in building renovation
Siloed teams and complex contractual structures hinder building renovations. Laura Rehlen explores how technology – such as reality capture and seamless data sharing – enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and streamlines projects
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Soaring construction costs force £90m Manchester Met library into design rethink
Scheme now set to open two years later than planned
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Futureproofing the flooring industry: Addressing the skills challenge
John Clark, transformation director at Headlam, explores the current skills gap crisis in the flooring sector and how the industry can take action to ensure the future of flooring is resilient for years to come
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Plans submitted for upmarket City hotel at foot of Tower 42
Richard Seifert-designed building to be demolished to make way for eight-storey scheme
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CPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores permeable paving as part of a sustainable drainage system solution for housing developments, highlighting the benefits and challenges, alongside best practice guidance for design, construction and maintenance.
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Green light for Landsec office scheme in Southwark
Orms-designed block to add to developer’s emerging commercial complex near Tate Modern
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Cost model: exploring the advantages of surgical hubs and barn theatres
Capacity issues within the NHS are driving innovative ways of working. This cost model looks at the advantages and costs of surgical hubs and barn theatres
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Curtain rises on Sadler’s Wells’ elegant East Bank ‘end terrace’
Last night’s opening of the new dance theatre marked another stage in the Olympic Park’s development as a cultural destination designed to lure artists and audiences out of their traditional West End comfort zone, Daniel Gayne reports
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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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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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RSHP’s new tower at 99 Bishopsgate approved with plans to start construction next year
City signs off proposal for 54-storey office block set to be built by Multiplex
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Pentre Awel: A transformative development for Llanelli
With an £84m investment, Pentre Awel is set to reshape Llanelli, as early engagement with contractors like Quelfire highlights the project’s collaborative approach
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Sisk finally signs on dotted line for £300m Great Ormond Street job
New cancer centre set to finish in late 2028
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New office tower at 99 Bishopsgate set to be approved this week
Brookfield’s 54-storey block designed by RSHP due before formal vote on Friday
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