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Restraint forces to long-span roof truss systems
Dr. Yigit Ozcelik of the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) presents findings from a recent SCI research project sponsored by BCSA, investigating the adequacy …
Retained façade for BREEAM Outstanding office scheme
A stone-clad building in Central London that was built in two phases between 1915 and 1929, is being sustainably redeveloped to create an environmentally …
Westminster City Council approves Cavendish Square redevelopment
Planners at Westminster City Council have approved a scheme to redevelop the former BHS and UAL College of Fashion site at 33 Cavendish Square, near London’s …
Steel completes for Manchester travel hub
The steel frame for the Prestwich Travel Hub in Greater Manchester has been completed by Hambleton Steel. Being built by main contractor VINCI Building, the …
Expansion confirmed at Northamptonshire Rail Freight Terminal
Benniman has been appointed by Prologis UK to deliver a cold store logistics/distribution warehouse at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) …
Work starts on new Crowborough Academy
Main contractor Willmott Dixon has started work on Acre Wood Academy, a £15.6 million project for East Sussex County Council. Bringing together primary and …
London property sector calls for offices to be recognised as critical economic infrastructure to unlock growth
According to analysis by the London Property Alliance (LPA), there has been a 54% decline in major planning applications in Central London over the last …
New school takes off from Cambridgeshire airfield site
Plans to redevelop the former RAF Alconbury site in Cambridgeshire into a new community are advancing with the construction of the scheme’s second school. …
Work starts on Wrexham stadium redevelopment
Wrexham AFC have officially broken ground on the redevelopment of the Kop Stand at the STōK Cae Ras, marking the beginning of the full construction phase of …
Planning reform could remove major uncertainty
A year ago this column said that the new government’s first Budget in October 2024 had done little to inspire confidence among investors or the business …