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Willmott Dixon bags £49m East London business school job

Construction Enquirer

The project will see a 6,700m² seven-storey building rise on the current Mile End site, replacing outdated facilities. Designed by Nicholas Hare Architects, the development also includes new landscaped terraces and public green spaces.

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. Green Space You don’t need a green thumb to go green.

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Go-ahead for clutch of major jobs to reboot Manchester

Construction Enquirer

Among the flight of projects given the green light are two major high-rise projects with a combined construction value of up to £575m. The largest being advanced by developer Oval Real Estate is a landmark mixed-use scheme to redevelop the Albert Bridge House site on Bridge Street with two striking buildings.

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Willmott Dixon wins Nottingham Green Heart job

Construction Enquirer

Willmott Dixon has scooped the job to deliver the next phase of Nottingham City Council’s Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration scheme. The Green Heart project is a key element of the vision for Nottingham’s 20-acre Broad Marsh area, transforming a site that was previously a large shopping centre before it was demolished.

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. Adopting green cooling technologies is not only sensible but necessary for the nation.

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Higgins to replace 1960s towers in Fulham

Construction Enquirer

The 1960s 14-storey towers on the Aintree Estate have been demolished and will be replaced by high-quality homes built to Passivhaus Classic Standards across three buildings ranging in height from three to seven storeys. Higgins will start main construction work in August with completion due by late 2025.

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Top 15 Garden Landscaping Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 15 Garden Landscaping Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. If your garden landscaping ideas are thoughtful, you will surely design in it the most sophisticated way. Harmony This principle ensures that there is proper cohesion in your landscape.