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Controversial Elephant & Castle towers get green light after knife-edge vote

2025-03-27T12:21:00+00:00

The proposals have been criticised for their impact on several neighbouring conservation areas and the demolition or part demolition of a number of historic buildings on the site

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2025-03-27T10:16:00+00:00
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2025-03-27T11:38:00+00:00
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For construction product reform, the direction of travel is clear – it’s time for us all to act
By Amanda Long
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By Kingsley Clarke
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By Philip Watson

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International women

Women in Construction: Monique Suksmaningsih, principal and head of the Singapore studio, Broadway Malyan
Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall
Women in Construction: Smita Sawdadkar, delivery head of the quality management team at the Global Technology Center, AtkinsRéalis
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Women in Construction: Jhoana Montalbán, deputy manager of infrastructure financing department, Cofide
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Women in Construction: Molatela Motsepe, head of people and culture for the UAE, McLaren Construction
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Women in Construction: Mariam Issoufou, founder, Mariam Issoufou Architects
Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall
Women in Construction: Julie Kjestrup, head of policy and thought leadership, Velux
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Women in Construction: Elly Hoult, chief operating officer and deputy chief executive officer, Peabody
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Women in Construction: Marzena Hallam, associate director and brand ambassador, Gleeds
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Special report: Women in construction 2025
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Women in Construction: Irene Garcia, built environment lead, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance
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Women in Construction: Amy FitzPatrick, founder and owner, Pink Sparky
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Making their mark: the women pushing boundaries in the built environment
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Women in Construction: Sirobè Carstafhnur, leasing project manager, US General Services Administration
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Women in Construction: Leanne Broderick, managing director for regional building, Sisk
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Industrial remix: how Hawkins Brown retuned Wakefield’s Tileyard North for the creative economy

Canada Water: Is it a match for Kings Cross?

Why 65 Holborn Viaduct could be the most difficult site ever to be built on in London

The Elephant reborn: How Multiplex is rebuilding a south London landmark

How a Victorian hospital became a forward-focused university department

‘Because the spaces work for children, they work for everyone’ – how the Whittington estate fosters a community for all ages

Industrial remix: how Hawkins Brown retuned Wakefield’s Tileyard North for the creative economy
Canada Water: Is it a match for Kings Cross?
Why 65 Holborn Viaduct could be the most difficult site ever to be built on in London
The Elephant reborn: How Multiplex is rebuilding a south London landmark
How a Victorian hospital became a forward-focused university department
‘Because the spaces work for children, they work for everyone’ – how the Whittington estate fosters a community for all ages

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Implementing the Building Safety Act in Wales
By Helen Johnson and Katie Rider
A deal with too many moth holes
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How landmark building safety court rulings could clarify the law on liability
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International women

Women in Construction: Monique Suksmaningsih, principal and head of the Singapore studio, Broadway Malyan

Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall

Women in Construction: Smita Sawdadkar, delivery head of the quality management team at the Global Technology Center, AtkinsRéalis

Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall

Women in Construction: Jhoana Montalbán, deputy manager of infrastructure financing department, Cofide

Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall

Women in Construction: Molatela Motsepe, head of people and culture for the UAE, McLaren Construction

Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall

Women in Construction: Mariam Issoufou, founder, Mariam Issoufou Architects

Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall

Women in Construction: Julie Kjestrup, head of policy and thought leadership, Velux

Sponsored by Gleeds, By Jordan Marshall

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In partnership

Special report: Women in construction 2025

2025-03-07T07:01:00+00:00Sponsored by Gleeds

In this second special annual report, produced in partnership with Gleeds, Building speaks to 12 inspiring women in the built environment

The ‘renovation revolution’ required to tackle building emissions

2025-01-31T07:00:00+00:00In partnership with Climate Group, By Jordan Marshall

Sam Kimmins, director of energy, Climate Group tells Jordan Marshall what is needed in order to double renovation rates in the UK and Europe

Building the Future Think Tank research

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Data

Infrastructure update: How prepared is the water industry for its biggest ever investment programme?

Cost model: exploring the advantages of surgical hubs and barn theatres

Market forecast: Prospects for growth in 2025 remain subdued

Top 150 Contractors & Housebuilders 2024: The full table

Top 150 Contractors & Housebuilders 2024: Top 20 Contractors

Top 150 Contractors & Housebuilders 2024: Top 50 Housebuilders

Infrastructure update: How prepared is the water industry for its biggest ever investment programme?
Cost model: exploring the advantages of surgical hubs and barn theatres
Market forecast: Prospects for growth in 2025 remain subdued
Top 150 Contractors & Housebuilders 2024: The full table
Top 150 Contractors & Housebuilders 2024: Top 20 Contractors
Top 150 Contractors & Housebuilders 2024: Top 50 Housebuilders

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