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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

These directions are typically implemented to protect the character and amenity of designated areas such as conservation zones or to manage property concentrations like Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Luton Town will move from their historic 12,000-capacity Kenilworth Road to a new 25,000-seat Power Court Stadium in 2028/29, marking the end of 119 years at their current cramped ground and doubling their matchday capacity to meet Premier League requirements.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

While fully adhered systems offer certain advantages, their water management performance depends entirely on the quality of the installation, specifically, the quality of the drainage plane, which is rarely verified. Preparation Scope A portion of most prefabricated cladding construction projects will inevitably require field installation.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Several financing options exist specifically for home improvements, including: Homeowner loans Homeowner interest-only loans Bridging finance Extensions may cost similar to moderate renovation projects but often require larger upfront investment. But, you’re more likely to maintain use of essential spaces throughout the project.

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How Gateway is Keeping Massive $16B Hudson Tunnel Project on Track

ENR Construction

All told, a total of 10 projects will make up the $16-billion Hudson Tunnel Project. The casing, similar to two others completed in the mid-2010s to enable overbuild above the Hudson Yards development in west Manhattan, preserves the railway’s right of way and will allow developer and prime contractor Related Cos.

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Manchester United New Stadium: £2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

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Infrastructure & Incentives Update (July 2, 2025)

Business Facilities

Under the terms of the agreement, Georgetown will donate a parcel of land on the Potomac River to the National Park Service to be added to the boundary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Our customers tell us they have been looking for a service option like this to manage supply chain speed fluctuations.”