McAlpine signs on dotted line for British Land tower in City

2 Finsbury Avenue building due to finish in 2027

London once again the world’s most expensive city to build in

London is back at the top of the ranking of the most expensive construction locations in the world. The post London once again the world’s most expensive city to build in appeared first on Construction Management.

Birmingham set to refuse 42-storey tower above listed former hospital

The Architects’ JournalBirmingham set to refuse 42-storey tower above listed former hospital Design consultancy Marrons’ plans for a 42-storey tower above a Grade II-listed former hospital have been recommended for refusal by Birmingham City Council's planning officers The post Birmingham set to refuse 42-storey tower above listed former hospital appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Stanhope becomes asset manager for 8 Bishopsgate in the City

The developer and asset manger will also occupy space in the building.

Case study: Gateway West by Gort Scott

The Architects’ JournalCase study: Gateway West by Gort Scott The four-storey workspace building is part of an emerging creative industries hub in White City in west London. Photography by David Grandorge The post Case study: Gateway West by Gort Scott appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAJ Contributor

nla - History of London, 03082015

A brief introduction to the complicated evolution of the historic city of London. Here, Peter Murray explains the development of the capital, from its inception 2,000 years ago with the Roman settlement on the Thames to its role as a major trading city and establishment of seat of British government, and discusses particular challenges it has faced, including the Great Fire of 1666, the onslaught of the Blitz in World War II, and the expansion of the city

FT - Evergrande: the end of China's property boom 10032022

The rapid expansion of China's property sector was powered by a great migration from the farms to the cities - and built on cheap credit. The FT tells the story of Evergrande, the most indebted property developer in the world, which now stands on the brink of collapse. It's a story that changes the outlook for China's position as the locomotive of global economic growth

Bloomberg - How to Build a City Around Bikes, Fast, 01072020

Around the world cycling lanes are popping up and bike shops are selling out. As the coronavirus pandemic means people need to avoid subways and buses the bicycle is having a renaissance. And it could have much bigger repercussions for the health of our cities long into the future.

Bloomberg - Make Way for the ‘One-Minute City’ 19072021

While the “15-minute city” model promotes neighborhood-level urban planning, Sweden is pursuing a hyper-local twist: a scheme to redesign every street in the nation.

Tomorrow's Build - This Volcano-Powered 'Bitcoin City' is Coming to El Salvador 01022022

El Salvador is doubling down on its Bitcoin gamble in some style. But will it pay off? The video highlight the geothermal energy from Tecapa Volcano used for Bitcoin mining Also, geothermal energy from Conchagua Volcano is planned for the new “Bitcoin City”

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