Shepperton Studios and Laing O’Rourke in dispute over £5.6m invoice

The owners of the world’s second-largest movie set, Shepperton Studios Limited (SSL), and contractor Laing O’Rourke have filed lawsuits against each other over a disputed invoice. SSL is the owner of Surrey-based, 139,354 square metre Shepperton Studios, which boasts Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix as… The post Shepperton Studios and Laing O’Rourke in dispute over £5.6m invoice appeared first on Construction News.

From movie sets to medical sites, access is everywhere

Ian Streets from About Access discusses the unseen importance of accessibility in any part of the built environment. The post From movie sets to medical sites, access is everywhere appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Are Smart Mirrors Worth It in 2025? Pros, Cons, and Insights

Let’s get this out of the way — smart mirrors are no longer some sci-fi prop from a futuristic movie. They’re real. They’re in homes. And yes, they talk back. But are they actually worth the money in 2025? Or are they just an overpriced flex that ends up gathering toothpaste stains? Let’s break it […] <p>The post Are Smart Mirrors Worth It in 2025? Pros, Cons, and Insights first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

LEGO architecture series continues with iconic film set house

The iconic brick-clad Hoke House in Portland, Ore., designed by Skylab Architecture, in the Twilight movie series, is now a LEGO set. The post LEGO architecture series continues with iconic film set house appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Cohort Capital completes £12m bridging loan on Grade I listed castle

The property is part of a 1,200-acre estate with over 20 outbuildings and was used as a filming location for an international movie franchise in the 1960s. The post Cohort Capital completes £12m bridging loan on Grade I listed castle appeared first on Property Week.