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Developers to boost height of Vauxhall towers scheme to 70 storeys after replacing lead architect
Aerial view of the site on the border of Nine Elms and Vauxhall
鈥榃e listen and we build from there鈥� 鈥� Orms: designing architecture that responds to a changing world
Ben Flatman speaks to John McRae and new director Miranda MacLaren about how Orms is evolving as a practice
鈥婱anchester approves four towers including UK鈥檚 tallest outside London
Salford contractor Domis to build Salboy and Simpson Haugh鈥檚 76-storey Viadux 2 tower
Developer working up plans for 220m Canary Wharf tower
Proposals for 77 Marsh Wall site to contain 925 homes and a mixed-use podium
Market forecast: Why viability is tight for construction projects in the UK
Global uncertainty, combined with domestic regulatory change, a fragile demand outlook and expectations around inflation are combining to create tricky conditions.听听It鈥檚 a finely balanced equation with many moving parts. Pablo Cristi Worm of Aecom reports
Network Rail to submit 拢1bn plans for Liverpool Street station redevelopment next month
Replacement scheme for Herzog & de Meuron proposal was first unveiled last November
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Cost model: Incorporating sustainability in purpose-built student accommodation
Private investment is driving change, and meeting sustainability demands within strict time, cost and labour limitations is the challenge
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CPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
Understanding and improving a building鈥檚 energy performance is critical in addressing the climate emergency. This module, sponsored by Vectorworks, explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
Network Rail to submit 拢1bn plans for Liverpool Street station redevelopment next month
Replacement scheme for Herzog & de Meuron proposal was first unveiled last November
Developer eyeing 2027 start for Fletcher Priest鈥檚 46-storey City tower
Project team on 63 St Mary Axe scheme includes T&T Alinea and CBRE
Embrace the AI revolution 鈥� or get left behind again
The industry should be hugely excited about the potential of AI. At Reds10 we are already seeing some remarkable results, says technical director Scott Laird
Mitsui Fudosan takes control of 拢1.1bn British Library extension with construction to start next year
Stanhope retained as development manager as part of restructure on RSHP-designed scheme
Planning inspector refuses 鈥榤onolithic slab鈥� Stratford tower at appeal
Howells-designed student resi scheme criticised for breaching local plan policy on tall buildings
Etex opens 拢170m plasterboard factory to boost UK supply
The firm has opened a new plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol, doubling Siniat鈥檚 UK production capacity. 精东影视 sat down with Bernard Delvaux and John Sinfield to discuss how the factory addresses market demand, the role of recycled materials in plasterboard and the challenges facing UK construction
CPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial planning through to construction, it highlights how solutions can address site-specific requirements.
Costing Steelwork 31: Market update and guidance on Eurocode updates
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
Manchester United reveals plans for 100,000-seat Old Trafford replacement
Foster & Partners confirmed as lead architect on 拢2bn stadium described by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe as the 鈥済reatest in the world鈥�
Keltbray on board for Landsec City tower job
Fletcher Priest behind 24-storey 55 Old Broad Street scheme
Canada Water: Is it a match for Kings Cross?
The first phase of British Land鈥檚 53 acre mixed use development in south-east London is almost finished. Thomas Lane went along to have a look
Third tower added to Manchester mixed-use scheme in viability redesign
Office space reduced and homes doubled as developer admits the 鈥漟inancial landscape has shifted significantly鈥�
Wrexham wins planning for stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
Second round of consultation begins on Wilkinson Eyre City tower
31-storey scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster
City shows off latest skyline projection following string of tower approvals
Stanhope鈥檚 revised 1 Undershaft and Brookfield鈥檚 99 Bishopsgate among new entries to Square Mile鈥檚 main cluster
鈥業t鈥檚 the end of architecture鈥� 鈥� Zaha Hadid Architects boss declares war on woke culture
Blaming a decline in architectural education,听Patrik Schumacher claims universities have replaced design rigour with political discourse, stifling innovation
Eradicating the issue of siloes in building renovation
Siloed teams and听complex contractual structures hinder building renovations. Laura Rehlen explores how technology 鈥� such as听reality capture and seamless data sharing 鈥� enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and streamlines projects
Soaring construction costs force 拢90m Manchester Met library into design rethink
Scheme now set to open two years later than planned
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
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
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.
Green light for Landsec office scheme in Southwark
Orms-designed block to add to developer鈥檚 emerging commercial complex near Tate Modern
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
Curtain rises on Sadler鈥檚 Wells鈥� elegant East Bank 鈥榚nd terrace鈥�
Last night鈥檚 opening of the new dance theatre marked another stage in the Olympic Park鈥檚 development as a cultural destination designed to lure artists and audiences out of their traditional West End comfort zone, Daniel Gayne reports
Populous unveils images of Wrexham stadium upgrade
New 5,500-seat Kop stand will include public plaza for high-flying League One club
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
RSHP鈥檚 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
Pentre Awel: A transformative development for Llanelli
With an 拢84m investment, Pentre Awel is set to reshape Llanelli, as early engagement with contractors like Quelfire highlights the project鈥檚 collaborative approach
Sisk finally signs on dotted line for 拢300m Great Ormond Street job
New cancer centre set to finish in late 2028
New office tower at 99 Bishopsgate set to be approved this week
Brookfield鈥檚 54-storey block designed by RSHP due before formal vote on Friday
Sustainability rules for City schemes to come into force within weeks
Square Mile signs off guidance to encourage developers to hit key environmental benchmarks
Is the UK鈥檚 infrastructure ready for 96mph storms?
As the number and intensity of storms increases, Dr Liz Marlow of Cundall considers how we might become better prepared
Market forecast: Prospects for growth in 2025 remain subdued
With capacity depleted, cost pressures have resurfaced as demand has strengthened 鈥� but with interest rates set to stay high, slowing demand growth may help smooth the transition
CPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems
Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in modern homes. Sponsored by听Xpelair by Dimplex, this module outlines the key ventilation requirements and explores the role of MVHR in meeting modern standards.
Plans for 44-storey Manchester tower sent in to city council
Latest addition to city鈥檚 high-rise cluster would include 364 homes
We鈥檝e survived another year鈥� So what happens next?
We may be approaching the end of a particularly turbulent and damaging few years but the outlook is still full of obstacles and challenges,听says Mark Farmer
Lipton Rogers draws up plans for two-tower office scheme next to Barbican
Lead architect SOM designing plans to replace current head office of law firm Linklaters
City refuses controversial plans for 43-storey office tower next to Britain鈥檚 oldest synagogue
Bury House decision pleases Historic England but heritage group attacks 1 Undershaft green light given at same hearing
Progress for Eric Parry鈥檚 1 Undershaft as City grants approval
Plans for Square Mile鈥檚 tallest tower backed for the second time almost a decade after scheme was first proposed
Costing Steelwork 30: Market update and guidance on demonstrating competency
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
The Elizabeth Line: a case study of the power of design in delivering transformative infrastructure projects
The听Elizabeth听Line听teaches听us听an听important听lesson:听good听design听is听not听just听a听nice听to have for听infrastructure, it听is crucial to success
CPD 20 2024: Steel structures for fire performance
Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), this module听covers critical insights into fire-resilient design strategies, material selection, and听industry standards to enhance safety and compliance in steel construction.
Stanhope鈥檚 revised 1 Undershaft tower set for approval this Friday
Planning officers back amended Eric Parry scheme despite Historic England saying it is 鈥榓rguably worse鈥� than previous proposal
Developer reveals plans for 31-storey City tower designed by Wilkinson Eyre
CO-RE鈥檚 proposal for Aviva Investors will replace 1950s tower on edge of City鈥檚 eastern cluster
Heritage, sustainability and dysfunction: the lessons of the M&S decision
The drawn-out battle over Marks & Spencer鈥檚 Oxford Street redevelopment reflects systemic failures at the heart of the UK鈥檚 planning system
Sellar鈥檚 36-storey City tower gets planning nod
Councillors vote to back 3XN-designed 60 Gracechurch scheme as Barbican upgrade gets near 拢200m funding boost
Farrells reduces height of planned Battersea tower by five storeys as 1,500 objections hit scheme
Second height reduction takes scheme down to 28 storeys and removes 60 homes compared to original proposal
Rayner backs M&S鈥檚 Oxford Street plan to demolish flagship store
Move means communities secretary has overturned predecessor Michael Gove鈥檚 decision to block proposal last summer
Why insulation choice isn鈥檛 just about U-value
James Francis, Product Manager at ROCKWOOL UK, explains why specifiers need to look beyond a single metric when choosing insulation
Cost model: What solutions are there for low embodied carbon office fit-outs?
Office fit-outs score poorly on whole-life emissions, because short tenancies lead to repeated refitting.听Aecom鈥檚 Lauren Lemcke, Danielle Rowley and Dave Cheshire report on new solutions
The role of manufacturers in delivering low carbon projects
As the demand for measurable, data-led reporting on carbon emissions increases across the construction industry, the need for manufacturers to improve their transparency, accountability, and specification support also increases
Sellar鈥檚 36-storey City tower set for approval next week
But Tenacity鈥檚 neighbouring 55 Gracechurch scheme in doubt as planning consent expires
From the archives: Trouble at the Lloyd鈥檚 building, 1986
精东影视 reports mixed reactions from occupants and doubts about the building鈥檚 future prospects in a piece published shortly after the opening of the Richard Rogers-designed landmark
Bishopsgate Goodsyard resurfaces as developers eye 2025 construction start
Green light for Gensler and Buckley Gray Yeoman-designed office tower on site with more approvals expected in coming months
Historic England calls for RSHP鈥檚 99 Bishopsgate to be refused over heritage fears
Government advisor tells City to throw out Brookfield鈥檚 54-storey tower submitted in September
Rayner puts plans for 43-storey City tower on ice
Stiff & Trevillion鈥檚 Bury House scheme has amassed more than 1,300 objections due to impact on neighbouring grade I-listed Bevis Marks Synagogue
Stanhope鈥檚 revised 1 Undershaft plans criticised by neighbouring occupiers
Security measures for proposed seven-metre high digital screen would create 鈥渆nvironment of surveillance鈥�, pension scheme says
