Stanton Williams scrapes approval to replace Leslie Martin Oxford Uni block

The Architects’ Journal Stanton Williams scrapes approval to replace Leslie Martin Oxford Uni block Stanton Williams has narrowly won approval for a new-build and refurbishment project for Oxford University, spelling the end for a 1970s building by Leslie Martin The post Stanton Williams scrapes approval to replace Leslie Martin Oxford Uni block appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Liverpool Street roof refurbishment brings brighter journeys to Britain’s busiest station

Engineers have completed the main works to replace the glazing above platforms 1-10 at London Liverpool Street station. The post Liverpool Street roof refurbishment brings brighter journeys to Britain’s busiest station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Year of ‘significant growth’ boosts profit at Parkeray

Commercial fit-out and refurbishment specialist Parkeray posted a 37.6 per cent hike in pre-tax profit for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, rising to £2.1m from £1.5m in the previous year. Turnover at the London-based company rose 22.7 per cent to £177.2m in the… The post Year of ‘significant growth’ boosts profit at Parkeray appeared first on Construction News.

Contractor fined £120,000 after carpenter falls to death on house refurb

Oxfordshire-based contractor WG Carter has been fined £120,000 after a carpenter died when he fell through an unsafe first floor whilst working on a house refurbishment scheme in Gloucestershire. The post Contractor fined £120,000 after carpenter falls to death on house refurb appeared first on Construction Management.

YPO names 99 contractors on £5bn major works framework

Public procurement body YPO has appointed 99 contractors, including tier ones such as Bam, Morgan Sindall and Wates, to a £5bn major works framework. Pagabo procured the National Framework for Major Works 2026 on behalf of YPO. The five-lot framework will cover construction and refurbishment… The post YPO names 99 contractors on £5bn major works framework appeared first on Construction News.

nla - Olympia - Progress Report, 27072022

Fascinating look at what’s happening on the vast Olympia mixed use development in West London. Trevor Morriss: SPPARCH Architects, Consuelo Manna: Heatherwick Studio, David Seel: Robert Bird Group Engineers, and Yvette Aunger: Future Olympia talk to Peter Murray on a site visit with two years to go to practical completion

BBA - Building of the Future - Distributed by Furturebuild, 27092022

A debate about the UK construction industry covering: - A view of continued challenges around today’s building methods - An overview of the types of changes we’re seeing in the way we build - Critical factors driving the changes in the way we build - A prediction around how buildings of the future might differ from those of today

City Architecture Forum - 2020 Digital Lecture - John Robertson, Great Arthur House 17062020

John Robertson (John Robertson Architects) explores the sympathetic refurbishment of one of the City's exemplary residential developments which took extensive consultation with leaseholders and tenants, Historic England, The 20th Century Society and the City Planners

Building Magazine - Cost comparison - Upgrade or renew, 10082022

To meet Net Zero targets, owners are having to consider whether to refurbish or demolish & rebuild. Alinea and SOM examine the feasibility issues by exploring four different options for the redevelopment of a case study building

Ellen MacArthur Foundation - What does better building design look like and what are the benefits, 05112021

Grace Di Benedetto from Arup joined us on The Circular Economy Show to discuss what better design for buildings looks like, the benefits of design for reconstruction, and the need to change the way buildings are constructed.

Are there an Developers/Buyers in South England/London looking for Off Market Property with add-on potential??

HOW FLEXIBLE CAN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BE?

Does anyone here require Construction Funding (across the whole of Ireland) ?

Can net zero carbon targets be helped by a change in tax such as VAT to zero for refurbishment and reuse and 20% on new build?

Do you have any lessons learnt on controlling costs of refurbishing historic buildings?

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