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Big names appointed to design team for Allies & Morrison’s £2.5bn York Central scheme
Sheppard Robson and Haworth Tompkins among practices working on plots on 2,500-home masterplan
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Comment
How will construction maintain vital public trust?
The UK is counting on construction. We need to build 1.5 million homes, make progress on net zero, improve energy security, reduce bills and improve the comfort and health of all. But this is only possible if people trust the industry.
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Plans sent in for Wilkinson Eyre City tower
Square Mile scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster
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Historic England recommends refusal for Fletcher Priest’s City tower
Proposed removal of medieval burial grounds said to harm setting of Roman Wall despite plans for public exhibit
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London council approves two major schemes in West End
Neighbouring schemes at Shaftesbury Avenue signed off last night
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Planning application for Oxford Circus tower revamp to be submitted this autumn
CGI view of the proposed 33 Cavendish Square scheme behind Oxford Circus CGI view of the proposed 33 Cavendish Square scheme behind Oxford Circus
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Features
‘We listen and we build from there’ – 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
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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
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​Manchester approves four towers including UK’s tallest outside London
Salford contractor Domis to build Salboy and Simpson Haugh’s 76-storey Viadux 2 tower
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Developer working up plans for 220m Canary Wharf tower
Proposals for 77 Marsh Wall site to contain 925 homes and a mixed-use podium
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Features
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.  It’s a finely balanced equation with many moving parts. Pablo Cristi Worm of Aecom reports
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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’s 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.
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Network Rail to submit £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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Developer eyeing 2027 start for Fletcher Priest’s 46-storey City tower
Project team on 63 St Mary Axe scheme includes T&T Alinea and CBRE
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Comment
Embrace the AI revolution – 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
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Mitsui Fudosan takes control of £1.1bn British Library extension with construction to start next year
Stanhope retained as development manager as part of restructure on RSHP-designed scheme
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Planning inspector refuses ‘monolithic slab’ Stratford tower at appeal
Howells-designed student resi scheme criticised for breaching local plan policy on tall buildings