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NewsSouth Korean architect selected to design 2024 Serpentine Pavilion
’Archipelagic void’ to consist of five themed structures around a central open space
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NewsBiodiversity net gain rules to come into force next month
Delayed legislation requiring developers to increase biodiversity by 10% on projects now has start date
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CommentGove’s attempt to speed up planning decisions could have unintended consequences
Rather than procedural change to drive the illusion of improvement, we should completely re-assess what planners need to be doing, argues Paul Smith
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NewsContractors gear up to price £100m Bank Overstation scheme
Job is one of three being planned at London tube sites by developer Helical
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NewsAcquisitions send Arcadis to second spot in list of world’s biggest architects
BD’s survey of world’s largest architecture firms sees familiar name retain top spot
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NewsFuture Homes Standard can be delivered at scale by next year, testing centre shows
Two test homes subject to rigorous testing under Salford university initiative
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FeaturesFrom the archives: Rebuilding the House of Commons chamber, 1945
The green benches are restored, but an opportunity to reform the way Parliament works for post-war Britain is missed
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NewsThousands of student homes approved by Manchester council
Schemes by university and McLaren given green light
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NewsTop 50 housebuilder owned by private equity firm sees numbers hit by mini-Budget impact
Hopkins Homes was bought two years ago by Kier Living owner Terra Firma
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CommentLet’s make 2024 the year we really start improving workplace culture
Construction still lags behind in terms of gender diversity. Improving the balance requires more than establishing a DEI group and a decent maternity policy, says Ceri Moyers
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NewsWait continues for government response to Morrell products review as minister dodges questions
Housing minister Lee Rowley tells MPs the government will reveal its building product safety plans ‘soon’
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NewsKier cuts net debt by a further £100m
Order book increases 6% as part of ‘disciplined growth’ says contracting giant
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CommentIs the housing crisis just too big a problem for politics to crack?
The recently published National Planning Policy Framework highlights how difficult housing reform can be. Can we expect better from the outcome of a general election, asks Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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NewsPlans aired for £250m Stockport neighbourhood under grade II*-listed viaduct
Mixed-use scheme to include 1,200 homes and public spaces celebrating local heritage
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NewsPlanning protections removed for HS2 Phase 2a land
Removal of safeguarding clears the way for development along planned route
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NewsTees Valley mayor announces £1bn infrastructure package
Cash includes £20m to bring tram services to region
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NewsTravis Perkins cuts jobs as profit slumps again
UK’s largest builders’ merchant to save £35m on restructure
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NewsPlans for Oxford college redevelopment poised for approval
Scheme at Green Templeton College to replace several stone buildings with new student accomodation
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NewsCity of London approves £200m Gresham Street office makeover
Square Mile planners describe plans as ‘exemplary retrofit scheme’