From January to March 2024, 90% of major applications were decided within 13 weeks or within the agreed time, according to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities. In...
The second phase of the new Arle Court Transport Hub, a state-of-the-art park-and-ride facility in Cheltenham, has been completed. The site now hosts a brand-new, multi-storey car park and bus...
Stanton Williams’ £21m Young’s Court development at Emmanuel College delivers exemplary new student facilities, promoting interaction, collaboration and sociability....
In the heart of Knaresborough, a historic market town nestled in north Yorkshire, the local swimming pool has long been a beloved community facility. Originally built in 1990 and last...
SAP calculations are obligatory for new-build homes to comply with Building Regulations. Chris O’Kane, Technical Director of SIG’s 360 Team, explains how they are used to develop cost-effective housing solutions....
Here, James Gemmell, a sustainability and retrofit expert at Holmes Miller Architects, explores the urgent need to move beyond discussions and start implementing large-scale retrofitting solutions in the UK....
The evolution of education environments in Scotland over the last 10 years is creating spaces that preside over a significantly improved school system in the country, says Lindsey Mitchell, Architect...
The property portfolios of the UK’s public sector contain thousands of listed buildings, all of special architectural or historical interest and some of national importance. With an obligation to preserve...
A booming life sciences sector in the UK is fuelling demand for more high-quality lab facilities in central urban areas. ...
In Preston, Lancashire, The Harris is renowned. A Grade I-Listed building; its Neoclassical pillars and pediment filled with statues of Ancient Greek figures are unmissable. It is the city’s home...
The new world-class flagship facility of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has opened its doors, paving the way for the future of manufacturing in Scotland. ...
Universities have a critical role to play in levelling up. They provide hubs of learning, research and community for local regions, offering opportunities for people to flourish. However, there are...
The newly-opened £36.9m BIOS, a state-of-the-art science, health and medical facility at the heart of Teesside University’s Middlesbrough campus, will transform the way healthcare provision is delivered....
Proper specification is a fundamental element of construction quality, sustainability and safety in the UK. In an ever-evolving construction industry, this essential principle endures. John Duffin, Managing Director at Keyfix,...
Gascoigne Park, a project completed in May 2023 through collaboration with All Urban and Barking Council in London, stands as a testament to the commitment to creating a multifaceted space....
3ti, a leading designer, installer, funder and operator of solar car parks (SCPs), is installing the first large-scale SCP in Europe to be constructed from sustainable glulam timber beams and...
Diarmuid Murphy, Director of Property at Murphy Geospatial, explains why asset owners on the journey to decarbonisation should invest in a digital twin....
A joint study from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and the University of Cambridge has found that clearer environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulation is needed to accelerate success and...
Grant Leggett, Executive Director of Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group), discusses the increasing preference for natural public spaces over landscaped public spaces in today’s urban design....
Accelerating investment in energy efficiency is essential if the UK’s commercial property sector is to meet the strengthened Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) that came into force 1st April, says...
