Construction
Historic building heavyweights call for planning reform to enable sustainability
"Sustainability and heritage protection should go hand in hand" says the National Trust in a new report led by Grosvenor.
Required Reading: Changes to the planning regime for high rise residential buildings due this summer
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.
Westminster’s self-development arm tops out debut scheme
168-unit Luton Street project forms part of the massive Church Street regen programme.
UKGBC launches ‘Solutions Library’ to enable sustainable building
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.
1.7 million homes unable to improve energy efficiency to C rating, warns Rightmove
59% of homes across England and Wales are rated D, E, F or G on Energy Performance Certificates;
HNW property advisers diversify into design & build
Jonathan Mount & Sam McArdle’s new venture will guide clients through renovation and value-add projects.
£518m City fringe scheme completes ahead of schedule
The Kohn Pedersen Fox-designed One Crown Place in EC2 has delivered 246 private apartments, office space, retail and a hotel & private members club.
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.