Construction

Traditional skills are at risk of being 'lost forever', says Historic England, with ‘grave consequences’ for the country’s older buildings.

Construction firm Ardmore has bagged the residential fit-out gig for the luxury reinvention of the former Whiteleys shopping centre in Bayswater.

Nick Williams, who was Development Director on Candy & Candy's One Hyde Park from 2005 to 2011, has joined Wates Residential as Production Director.

"Sustainability and heritage protection should go hand in hand" says the National Trust in a new report led by Grosvenor.

Developers may have to submit a fire statement alongside a planning application for relevant multi-occupied residential buildings from 1 August 2021, write Fiona Bishop & Rebecca Delaney of Macfarlanes.

168-unit Luton Street project forms part of the massive Church Street regen programme.

The UK Green Building Council has created a brilliant new online resource, stocked with case studies, inspiration and solutions to enable sustainable practices across the property sector.

59% of homes across England and Wales are rated D, E, F or G on Energy Performance Certificates;

Jonathan Mount & Sam McArdle’s new venture will guide clients through renovation and value-add projects.

The Kohn Pedersen Fox-designed One Crown Place in EC2 has delivered 246 private apartments, office space, retail and a hotel & private members club.

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.

"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.