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Funding deal ignites £1.9bn Birmingham Smithfield rebuild

Construction Enquirer

The Crown Estate is set to join the partnership as formal plans progress. Construction is slated to begin in early 2026, with the development set to unfold in four phases over the next decade. Smithfield will deliver over 3,000 homes, a major city centre park, and 82,000 sq m of commercial and cultural space.

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Midgard to start £145m Birmingham towers

Construction Enquirer

Developer Court Collaboration, working with Select Property, has secured £127.5m from Eldridge Real Estate Credit to deliver the Edition Birmingham project. The 581-flat development will rise next to Centenary Square with homes split between the 46-storey Centenary Tower and 15-storey Park Residence.

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Revised plan submitted for Manchester landmark towers

Construction Enquirer

Developer Oval Real Estate has submitted revised plans for a major high-rise cluster scheme in Manchester doubling the number of flats to 800.

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Green light for £800m Poplar estate revamp

Construction Enquirer

The Hill Group and housing association Poplar HARCA have received a resolution to grant planning permission for the £800m transformation of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, east London. This is a real win for residents who gave their time and efforts to make sure this masterplan delivers the things that are important for local people.

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Altius and Erith win landmark London tower rebuild

Construction Enquirer

Developer Altius Real Estate has been picked by Westminster City Council to redevelop one of central London’s most high-profile sites located between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. On-site tenants and leaseholders will be supported throughout the works and have the right to return once the development is complete.

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From a big box store to a $115M adaptive reuse project

Construction Specifier

ValueRock Realty, a national real estate investment and operations company, repurposed the former store into an 8.4-ha ValueRock is also investing more than $9 million towards further development. The Commons, a vibrant mixed-use community, is a revitalization of a former vacant Lowes big box store.

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Real Estate in Focus: 2025 Trends to Watch

CCR Magazine

The real estate landscape is constantly evolving. As 2025 starts, the real estate trend preps itself for another transformative year. It is important that investors, developers, and homeowners learn about these trends to keep themselves updated. Such measures aim to reduce the entire countrys carbon footprint.