Construction
London’s new-build market had a tough Q1
Fewer new homes sold in London during the first three months of 2021 than in any quarter since 2012, while construction starts hit a ten-year low.
London’s skyscraper pipeline increased in 2020, despite the pandemic
"Although the impact of Covid-19 is undeniable, development in London has shown impressive resilience," says New London Architecture after surveying skyscraper-building activity in the capital.
Façade contract awarded at Caudwell’s high-profile Mayfair scheme
The transformation of the former Audley Square car park is due to complete in late 2025.
AONBs under threat from spread of ’executive homes’ – CPRE
The countryside charity is accusing local authorities of ‘prioritising new building over landscape protection’.
Dominvs appoints new Construction Director
John Ko has joined Dominvs Group from Goldman Sachs International.
UK firm designs luxury Caribbean villas made from lava
Saunders has designed its new ‘sustainable’ scheme on the island of Grenadabin using locally-sourced lava rock.
Retrofitting historic homes ‘could save up to 84% in carbon emissions’
New research demonstrates the massive difference retrofitting measures can make to older homes, which make up 20% of the UK's total housing stock.
Contractor appointed for Carrington St carpark development
McGee is cracking on with the second phase of works for the super-prime redevelopment of Mayfair's oldest carpark.
Goldman Sachs buys German modular housing pioneer
Goldman Sachs has acquired the majority stake in Germany's Oikos Group, following on from a £75m investment in British modular housing firm Top Hat in 2019.
RICS overhauls survey options
New-look property survey reports are more visual and easy to understand, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Future Homes Standard: The impact on build costs, supply chains & land values
Higher build costs to adhere to the government’s stricter energy requirements are already being factored into land bids, writes Lydia Mclaren...