AfDB Earmarks $76 Million to Finance Somali Road Infrastructure Programme and Boost Horn of Africa Trade

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The African development bank (AfDB) has earmarked $76 million to finance the Somali Road infrastructure programme. The project is designed to improve domestic transport links ...Read moreThe postAfDB...

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Planning reboot could spare SMEs from Building Safety Levy hit

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Government unveils new ‘medium site’ category of 10 - 49 homes with potential Levy exemptions

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Redefining Spaces: the future of workplace sanitary design

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of workplace design, particularly within high-functioning, high-demand environments, sanitary accommodation is far more than just a compliance checkbox.The...

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Hunt starts for Square Mile £4bn heat network developer

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

City of London aims to lock in single development partner for decades-long decarbonisation push

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Springfield strikes deal to build homes for power workers

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

House builder signs first four-year lease deal to house workers on Scottish grid upgrade

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Interpreting the Zodiac: shedkm turns Croydon office block into emergency housing

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The Architects’ JournalInterpreting the Zodiac: shedkm turns Croydon office block into emergency housingRob Wilson talks to Steve Sanham of developer Common Projects and Ella Flint, architectural...

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Thinking outside the container: architects housing the homeless

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The Architects’ JournalThinking outside the container: architects housing the homelessThe number of people without a permanent, safe home is on the rise. Gino Spocchia investigates the role...

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Construction firm fined after worker crushed

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

A construction company has been fined £100,000 after a steel-fixer suffered life-changing injuries when a newly built blockwork wall collapsed.The postConstruction firm fined after worker...

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Morris+Company gets the OK for ‘radical’ Seifert office retrofit

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The Architects’ JournalMorris+Company gets the OK for ‘radical’ Seifert office retrofitMorris+Company has been given the go-ahead for a ‘radical retention-first’ retrofit of a Seifert &...

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LA Dodger Stadium gondola project moves forward after tense board meeting

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

anchor Rendering courtesy LA ART A controversial plan to build an aerial gondola tram line from downtown LA to Dodger Stadium took a step closer to realization last week as the...

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Vestas to Begin Construction on 828 MW Dom Inocêncio Wind Farm in 2026

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

In a decisive move that signals the reactivation of Brazil’s wind energy market, Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a massive 828 MW order from ...Read moreThe postVestas to Begin...

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Gairnshiel Bridge Royal Deeside

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Gairnshiel Bridge, Royal Deeside Opened in 2023 by His Majesty the King, Aberdeenshire Council’s new £3.8m Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge on Royal Deeside replaces an original 271-year-old structure,...

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Strong contractor optimism about AI’s impact on construction industry

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Nearly 9 out of 10 contractors believe AI will have a meaningful impact on construction, with many predicting extensive, industry-wide transformation.The postStrong contractor optimism about AI’s...

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Contractor fined £100k after worker crushed by wall

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

A Dorset contractor has been fined £100,000 after a steel-fixer was crushed by a wall during excavation work, days after consultants raised safety issues on site. According to a statement from the...

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McLaren appointed on £160m Manchester student accommodation scheme

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

McLaren Property has appointed McLaren Construction Midlands and North as main contractor for its £160m Upper Brook Street student accommodation development in Manchester. The project is the second...

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HILTON LONDON BANKSIDE LAUNCHES 76-ROOM EXTENSION

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The multi-million-pound project introduces twelve new premium room and suite categories 16 December 2025, London UK: Hilton London Bankside, the award-winning, design-led hotel, owned by Splendid...

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HRE Development Partners With Mitsubishi Corporation To Build Future-Ready Communities

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

HRE Development joins forces with Mitsubishi Corporation to craft future-ready communitiesThe postHRE Development Partners With Mitsubishi Corporation To Build Future-Ready Communitiesappeared first...

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Construction to Begin on Harborside 8 65-Story Tower on Jersey City Waterfront

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Developers have secured $306 million in senior construction financing and $78 million in preferred equity for Harborside 8, a 65-story residential tower planned on the ...Read moreThe...

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Planning reforms set to strengthen building reuse and retrofit

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The Architects’ JournalPlanning reforms set to strengthen building reuse and retrofitA ‘fuller and more definitive’ version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been put to...

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McLaren Construction Midlands and North appointed to student scheme in Manchester

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

McLaren Property, the leading residential and student accommodation developer, has formally appointed McLaren Construction Midlands and North as main contractor for the landmark Upper Brook Street...

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Book Your RIBA CPD: Rooflights That Transform Spaces

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Discover the LAMILUX RIBA-certified CPD, Brighter Better Places with Rooflights, and secure your 2026 session before availability fills. Creating bright, uplifting, and high-performing spaces begins...

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Rehasense UK announces the appointment of two new business development managers

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Independent living solutions supplier Rehasense UK has announced the appointment of two new Business Development […]The postRehasense UK announces the appointment of two new business development...

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APPG welcomes Lord Hunt’s call for a national wheelchair and community equipment strategy

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The APPG for Access to Disability Equipment has stated that it is grateful to Lord […]The postAPPG welcomes Lord Hunt’s call for a national wheelchair and community equipment strategyfirst...

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Targeted Fire Alerts with ESPA Paging: A Smarter Safety Solution for Southampton

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The University of Southampton, a multi-campus estate with a leading research institution, has recently enhanced its fire safety provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through a pioneering...

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New Property Valuation Model Unlocks Informal Housing Value

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

An estimated R2-R3 trillion in real estate has quietly reshaped South Africa’s rural and township property landscape. Much of this growth has…The postNew Property Valuation Model Unlocks Informal...

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Case Study Inspiration: South Barn Isle of Wight

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Turning an agricultural building into a calm, modern home is a balancing act: keep the character, upgrade the comfort, and avoid overcomplicating the details. South Barn is a great example. Architect...

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UK construction – Reflecting on 2025/ Looking ahead to 2026 (part five)

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

As 2025 draws to an end and thoughts turn to the year ahead, in this series of articles we’ve sourced the viewpoint of various leading industry figures. This time we’ve sought the input of...

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HumeLink West construction advances with first two tower installations

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

The start of full-scale construction on the HumeLink high-voltage electricity transmission project was marked with the erection of the first two transmission towers at Book Book, near Wagga Wagga.

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Building the Future: Industry perspectives on the evolving landscape in residential design

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Cedral presents new report on trends and housing. With the growing urgency to achieve sustainability targets, the need to adapt to climate change and advances in technology, building design in the...

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Futurebuild 2026: Connecting people ideas and solutions

Publish date: Wed, 17 December 2025

Registration for Futurebuild 2026 is now open! Taking place on 3-5 March 2026 at Excel, London, the 21st edition of the UK’s most impactful built environment event brings together thousands of...

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