Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

Sheffield City Council has named developer Urban Splash as its preferred bidder to re-establish the landmark building as a focus for people to meet and eat in the city. Final negotiations will now commence between the council and Urban Splash to refine details of the transformation project.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

Developer Urban Vision has submitted a planning application for a landmark build-to-rent development in Birmingham. The plans for 100 Broad Street will deliver 294 new homes across a 33-storey building in the heart of the city. Street-level view at planned 100 Broad Street scheme

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the sector of road construction and urban planning, the quest for materials that blend functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal is never-ending. Enter resin-bound edging strips – a product that’s swiftly gaining traction in the UK for its remarkable qualities.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

British Land has got the planning green light to build a 455,000 sq ft multi-level logistics hub in Enfield, North London. British Land plans to deliver a £1.3bn logistics development portfolio in Greater London consisting of 2.9m To date, British Land has submitted planning applications for 1.6m

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APRIL 12, 2023

Watch: Trends in urban design for 2023, with James Corner Field Operations 0 dbarista Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:48 Isabel Castilla, a Principal Designer with the landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations, discusses recent changes in clients' priorities about urban design, with a focus on her firm's recent projects.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 2, 2023

The lot includes non-mandatory asbestos service*; new comers in orange type AECOM Arcadis Consulting (UK) * Atkins Avison Young (UK) * Buro Happold Campbell Reith Hill * Gleeds Advisory Jacobs UK Mace Consult Mott MacDonald Ove Arup & Partners * Pell Frischmann Consultants * Ramboll UK Stantec UK* Tetra Tech * Turner & Townsend Project Management (..)

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/18/2023 - 10:06 Urban Planning Data from Gensler's City Pulse Survey shows that although people are satisfied with their city's experience, it may not be enough. When looking at the data by individual city, respondents from U.S.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

White House Unveils Plan for 100,000 Affordable Homes. The plan will cover rural and urban housing projects, with a focus on aiding communities of color, where home ownership rates have lagged historically. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 11:08. Federal Housing Administration-insured properties to large investors. ?

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JANUARY 10, 2018

Despite a collective Paris Climate Accord hangover – the throbbing ache at the temples many of us continue to feel in the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal in June – dozens of our nation’s leaders attended the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP)-23 in Bonn, Germany, demonstrating unity, leadership and resolve on climate action. (..)

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MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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MARCH 16, 2023

Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:33 Urban Planning Gensler Co-CEO Andy Cohen explores how the global pandemic affected city life, and gives three solutions for revitalizing these urban centers. They might be right. It’s becoming a vicious cycle.”

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Urban renewal joint venture Far East Consortium and Manchester City Council have finally submitted plans to create a new town in the Red Bank area of the city. The plan, which also includes 160,000 sq ft of commercial and community facilities, is one of the largest residential schemes to be brought forward in the city in recent years.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:58 Urban Planning As Sasaki looks back on 70 years of practice, we’re also looking to the future of cities. As we plan for ever-changing communities, we continue to build a pluralistic practice. In turn, no singular solution defines how we work.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

Plans for a city village in Sheffield are set to forge ahead after the city council signed a development deal with regeneration specialist Citu. The 23-acre urban regeneration scheme known as Attercliffe Waterside scheme will transform brownfield land either side of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2020

A few years ago, in his book “Parking and the City,” Donald Shoup, distinguished research professor of urban planning at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, estimated that there were eight parking spaces for every vehicle that was on the road in the U.S.

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BD+C

MAY 27, 2021

A multi-disciplinary design team led by Grimshaw, alongside Mott MacDonald, China Aviation Planning and Design Institute (AVIC CAPDI), and Beijing Urban Construction Design and Development Group (BJUCD) has been selected as the winner of a competition for Shenzhen Airport East Integrated Transport Hub.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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APRIL 17, 2023

The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. With this in mind, many urban and transportation policies warrant a new model that includes designing for mobility.

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2021

Perkins Eastman, a global architecture, design, and planning firm, and MEIS, a multi-discipline architecture and design practice known for its innovative sports, entertainment, and urban activation venues, are pleased to announce they are joining forces.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

Double-height entrance lobby at 2 Copper Place The planning approval has been granted as activity at Brent Cross Town continues to progress with five buildings, including residential and student rooms, already under construction, alongside associated infrastructure.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

McLaren Property has submitted a planning application to Liverpool City Council for a 242-bed student accommodation scheme on a site formerly occupied by the Ritz Roller Rink. The site on Myrtle Street neighbouring the University of Liverpool campus has seen two previous unsuccessful attempts at redevelopment.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

Developer Dandara Living has submitted plans to Glasgow City Council to build a mix of nearly 1,000 build to rent homes and student rooms at Anderston Quay beside the river Clyde. The Stores scheme overlooking the Kingston Bridge promises to deliver 503 homes for rent, and an additional 491 student homes over three buildings.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

David Bitner, global head of capital markets insights for global real estate serving firm Cushman & Wakefield, said the concept of making abandoned urban offices into condos or rental properties remains in its infancy as the industry comes to terms with the transformational necessities. Planning + Development. Planning + Development.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this 0 dbarista Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:44 Multifamily Housing Is the office-to-residential conversion really what’s best for our downtowns from a cultural, urban, economic perspective? the primary center of urban activity in the region.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Plans for a city village in Sheffield are set to forge ahead after regeneration specialist Citu submitted plans with the city council. The 23-acre urban regeneration scheme known as Attercliffe Waterside scheme will transform brownfield land either side of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from KTGY Architecture + Planning, LS3P, and Omgivning on three topics: . Reimagining urban spaces: Making the old and tired new again. . Universal design in multifamily housing. Back to campus: What's working, what's not. WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW . .

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BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2019

URBAN POWER, an architecture firm based in Denmark, has recently unveiled a plan to build nine islands that will be used for fossil-free energy production, act as a flood barrier, and add a publicly accessible nature area.

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BD+C

MAY 8, 2023

3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/08/2023 - 09:01 BIM and Information Technology NBBJ explores three opportunities for the use of computational tools in urban planning projects. While important to all aspects of design, it is especially relevant to planning neighborhoods, districts and cities.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Development manager Sovereign Centros has got the thumbs up for outline plans to transform the St Enoch shopping centre in Glasgow into a landmark mixed-use scheme. The masterplan, drawn up by Leslie Jones Architecture, proposes an urban network of streets, based on historic street layouts.

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BD+C

JANUARY 9, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing four projects with its 2020 Regional & Urban Design Awards. The 2020 Regional & Urban Design program recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning and community development.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

When land is scarce, student housing can be very vertical, and not just in urban centers. Planning + Development. Planning + Development. Complexes with 500–1,000 units are most efficiently managed. Housing Markets. Build to Rent.

Housing 97

Housing Leases Renovating Consulting 97

BD+C

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Dubai Holding has recently unveiled details and renderings for the planned Burj Jumeira, a 550-meter-tall (1,804 feet) tower in Al Sufouh. The tower will be the centerpiece of Downtown Jumeira, a pedestrian friendly mixed-use urban destination.

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Plans 102

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For a commercial construction firm, there’s a certain level of unknown with a prototype feature, requiring a different methodology of thinking, planning, and building. Flagship stores typically include a high-profile construction site – often a busy urban area with its own construction planning challenges.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2023

HUD Announces Plans to Reintroduce Obama-Era Rule to Combat Housing Discrimination ldeakins Fri, 01/20/2023 - 09:52 The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is working to bring back a fair housing rule that will address and rectify discriminatory zoning laws The U.S.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Additional areas we design with resident well-being in mind: Thoughtful transitions Urban environments can be vibrant and sometimes chaotic places. Sustainable lighting strategy This involves early planning to create a building footprint that directionally maximizes natural light. CA Ventures | Uncommon Flagstaff.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Additional areas we design with resident wellbeing in mind: Thoughtful transitions Urban environments can be vibrant and sometimes chaotic places. Sustainable lighting strategy This involves early planning to create a building footprint that directionally maximizes natural light. CA Ventures | Uncommon Flagstaff.

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Phoenix CA Sustainability Residential 59

Pro Builder

AUGUST 29, 2022

A quarter of all downtown urban office buildings are currently thought to be vacant, and as demand for city living increases with a new generation of homebuyers, those empty spaces could create a prime opportunity for real estate conversions. New Urbanism. New Urbanism. Mon, 08/29/2022 - 10:44. City goers all across the U.S.

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