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Lendlease lands Crystal Palace stadium expansion
Selhurst Park scheme will increase capacity by 8,000 to 34,000
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‘I think we can do a lot for young architects’ – meet Chris Williamson, the next RIBA president
Ben Flatman talks to the founder of Weston Williamson + Partners about the role RIBA has played in his career, the importance of lifelong learning, and why he wants to help the next generation of architects get a leg up in the profession
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CPD 07 2024: Reducing waste in development fit-outs through fan coil solution design
Sponsored by Ability by Dimplex, this module will outline the considerations to be made when specifying fan-coil unit technology in development fit-outs, exploring what the technology encompasses, the various systems available and how careful consideration can reduce waste
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Market forecast: Materials prices and margins are both set to come under pressure
Rising materials prices could cause capacity pinch-points. And where spare capacity exists, intense competition could put margins under greater pressure. Brian Smith of Aecom reports
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Does Roger De Haan’s Folkestone housing scheme deserve so much criticism?
Former Saga owner’s luxury Shoreline Crescent scheme has been completed following a string of headlines about its lack of affordable housing. Tom Lowe tours the building and is impressed by what he finds
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Decision on Stanhope’s 1 Undershaft tower deferred as proposed viewing platform likened to ‘plastic spoon’
Eric Parry-designed 74-storey scheme sent back to drawing board for further revisions following council vote yesterday
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1 Undershaft tower set to be approved next week despite continued opposition from consultees
Historic England still objecting to City’s planned tallest building despite design amendments submitted last month
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FCBS unveils plans for £58m Liverpool museums upgrade
Practice submits plans six months after replacing Adjaye Associates on project
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Multiplex set for £300m Old Street roundabout tower
Office scheme will be built on former site of telecoms firm’s HQ
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Fosters announced as architect behind £50m revamp of Manchester United training ground
Work on refurbishment of Carrington facility starts today
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Costing Steelwork 28: Market update and guidance on meeting embodied carbon targets
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
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CPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD will explore the elements to consider when specifying a fall protection system and how best to integrate it within the building design in order to achieve compliance with the relevant standards and regulations
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Cost model: How construction can meet the data centre challenge
With the demand for data storage soaring, the construction industry must find ways to rise to this challenge efficiently and sustainably, against a background of land and energy scarcity
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Designs unveiled for Fletcher Priest’s latest City tower
Axa IM Alts’ plans for the 40-storey 63 St Mary Axe scheme given public airing
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Ventilated aluminium wall cladding for data centres
To protect servers from overheating and maintaining the architectural integrity of the building and its surroundings are integral to consider
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CPD 05 2024: An introduction to hostile vehicle mitigation
Although terrorist attacks are rare, public spaces are being increasingly viewed as attractive targets for terrorist organisations. This module – sponsored by Marshalls – will explore designing for security and the installation considerations for mitigating hostile vehicle attacks
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US media giant poised to submit plans for Europe’s largest theme park in Bedfordshire
Comcast drawing up planning application for 476 acre site following “overwhelmingly positive” consultation with locals
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Plans in for 28-storey residential tower in Manchester
More than 350 homes to be delivered in JRL Group scheme
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First detailed images of Sellar’s 60 Gracechurch tower unveiled
More details of 36-storey scheme revealed at latest consultation round
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Manner gets green light for Hodder-designed student tower
Plans will see nearly 600 student bedrooms delivered for 2028 academic year