Rhyl’s iconic Sky Tower has been rejuvenated to form the centrepiece of the Waterfront redevelopment

Work on transforming Rhyl’s Sky Tower into a light beacon is progressing at a pace, with the structure being lit up for the first time this week. The transformation of
Posted on July 21, 2017

Grenfell cladding fire test verdict due next week

The industry will get a clear verdict next week on whether Grenfell-like cladding systems pass or fail stringent Building Regulation guidance for use on towers. BRE is about to start
Posted on July 21, 2017

Novus Apprentice applications hit an all time high

Novus Property Solutions is celebrating a record-breaking year for apprenticeships after over 1,500 people applied for the 28 places on offer at the national property maintenance, refurbishment, and new build
Posted on July 18, 2017

Northern lights inspire refurbishment for Glasgow’s Aurora Building

The reception of an iconic Glasgow office building has undergone a light-inspired makeover costing £380,000 and project managed by JLL. The Aurora Building, bought for £72.6m in 2015 underwent the
Posted on July 18, 2017

Monument refurbishment and expansion decision due today

Plans are mounting for The Monument in London to receive a £1.5 million refurbishment, which includes opening up Sir Christopher Wren’s underground laboratory for the first time in decades.  Standing
Posted on July 18, 2017

Facelift for Piccadilly Gardens

LGIM Real Assets (L&G) has submitted a planning application for the improvement of Piccadilly gardens.  Its proposed £2m investment aims to transform the well-used public space and major City thoroughfare
Posted on July 18, 2017

Design team on board for Ten Street regen

Liverpool City Council has chosen HOW Planning and shedkm to establish the planning framework and development principles for the regeneration of the Ten Streets area in the city’s historic north
Posted on July 18, 2017

Council agrees tower sprinkler retrofits in wake of Grenfell disaster

Brent Council has agreed a £10m programme of fire safety improvements like sprinklers, smoke detectors and alarms on tower blocks in the area. None of Brent Council’s 37 high-rise blocks
Posted on July 18, 2017

Orbit picks team for £73m estate regen

Housing association Orbit has appointed Wates Residential to work on its proposed £73m regeneration of the Arthur Street housing estate in Bexley, south east London. Wates is already working with
Posted on July 18, 2017

Start date for £70m Broadgate refurb

A £70m refurbishment scheme at the Broadgate development in the City of London is set to start on site next month. Co-owner British Land has confirmed the start date for
Posted on July 18, 2017