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Former ITV Studios site set to provide creative industries boost
Developer Mitsubishi Estate has broken ground at its site on London’s South Bank, in a major boost for the UK’s creative industries sector. Known as Vista, …
Practical completion achieved at 1 Broadgate
Sir Robert McAlpine and British Land have achieved practical completion on the 1 Broadgate office scheme in the City of London, delivering the project ahead of …
GLP’s largest UK speculative development is up and ready
Main contractor Winvic Construction has completed a 70,699m2 warehouse for GLP at Magna Park in Lutterworth. Known as MPN 761, the steel-framed warehouse …
Heathrow Airport set for logistics expansion
Heathrow Airport has appointed McLaren Construction to build more than 9,000m2 of logistics space as part of the redevelopment of its Eastern Business Park. …
President’s Column: Mom’s apple pie tomorrow?
Before the summer break, BCSA members were reporting improved optimism for the future, but unfortunately, the latest round of Regional Meetings have featured a …
News in Brief: October 2025
Working on behalf of developer Richardson Barberry, Caddick Construction has started work on a DPD distribution centre near Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The …
Strong growth reported by William Hare
Global steel engineering specialist, William Hare has reported a year of substantial growth, with turnover reaching £422.5 million to December 2024, up from …
Work starts on Panattoni’s largest UK speculative warehouse
Main contractor Winvic has started work on a 278,892m2 warehouse in Swindon, which represents developer Panattoni’s largest-ever UK speculative unit. Being …
Approval given for 31-storey City of London tower
The City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved plans for a 31-storey office tower at 130 Fenchurch Street. Formerly known …
Early engagement is best way to beat the inevitable rush
In the run up to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, or Budget, on 26 November there are plenty of reasons not to be too cheerful on the economic front. …