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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. They are easy to install and maintain, with their incredible flexibility making them a strong choice for a wide array of architectural design concepts.

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First three year strategic plan from Building Safety Regulator published

Construction Law

The Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) first strategic plan - a requirement of the Building Safety Act 2022 - has been published, claiming that its impact on high rise building design can already be seen. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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New One Undershaft tower plan as tall as the Shard

Construction Enquirer

More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London. WSP is acting as multi-service engineer.

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Landsec lodges plans for £500m City office scheme

Construction Enquirer

Developer Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop 55 Old Broad Street in London’s Square Mile with an office-led mixed-use scheme. Contractor BAM has been helping Landsec with the demolition and construction plan in advance of planning being submitted. year build programme.

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Plans in for 4,800 homes Manchester new town

Construction Enquirer

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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Plans in for £1.5bn London Liverpool Street station makeover

Construction Enquirer

A joint venture led by developer Sellar has submitted plans for a major overhaul of Liverpool Street station in London, which includes a massive overstation office scheme and hotel. The £1.5bn scheme has been designed by Herzog & de Meuron for the joint venture which included Network Rail and rail operator MTR.

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Plans go in for snaking Silvertown bridge

Construction Enquirer

A planning application for a 305 metre zig-zag design pedestrian and cycle bridge at Royal Victoria Dock has been submitted. The new design is a ‘Double S-curve’ shape and will also open at its mid-point with a double bascule mechanism allowing full use of the dock by large vessels. .

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