City of London unveils plans for Fleet Street transformation

Fleet Street Quarter BID said it supported the “more ambitious” of two options for the scheme, which focuses on improving conditions for walking and cycling. The post City of London unveils plans for Fleet Street transformation appeared first on Property Week.

Getting the Most Out of AI Takes Real Work, Say ENR FutureTech Speakers

ENR's annual FutureTech conference showcased at AI-enabled workflows, robots walking jobsites and 3D-printed Walmarts. 

Creating a Safe Walking Environment for Pedestrians in Rural Areas

The post Creating a Safe Walking Environment for Pedestrians in Rural Areas appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Creating safe walking environments is an important part of supporting healthier, more connected communities. While pedestrian safety is often discussed in relation to towns and cities, rural areas face unique challenges regarding safe access and public movement. Villages, countryside routes, farmland pathways, and remote roads are frequently used by walkers, cyclists, families, and tourists, yet […]

Liverpool City Council highways framework 2026-30

The Architects’ Journal Liverpool City Council highways framework 2026-30 Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking consultants for its strategic cycling and walking network [Deadline: 2 August 2024] The post Liverpool City Council highways framework 2026-30 appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

The Green Belt Lie: Why 50% Mandates Can’t Fix 4.3 Million Missing Homes

The post The Green Belt Lie: Why 50% Mandates Can’t Fix 4.3 Million Missing Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Britain is 4.3 million homes short compared to the European average. That’s not a backlog—it’s a 77-year failure that began with the Town and Country Planning Act 1947. The government’s solution? Release “grey belt” land and mandate 50% affordable housing. The problem? Developers are walking away. Projects don’t pencil. And while politicians celebrate record numbers, […]