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24 Designers to Create a ‘Wall of Public Life’ for Seoul’s 5th Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

An exhibition of building façade fragments aims to spark a public conversation about how to make the exterior of buildings more joyful and...

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – August 2025

August’s new appointments in facilities management, commercial property and the built environment feature WPS Facilities Management, Novus...

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The UK’s First All-Electric Powered Football Stadium

Oxford United Football Club’s new 16,000 capacity home ground will be the UK’s first all-electric powered football stadium. As the...

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What Makes a Workplace Truly Family-Friendly?

The UK’s national charity for working parents and carers is developing a Family-Friendly Workplaces certification — the first of its...

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Planning Submitted for 33 Cavendish Square Transformation

A planning application to transform 33 Cavendish Square into a new cultural destination has been submitted to Westminster City Council. After two...

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Designs Revealed for Benfica Stadium’s Modernisation Plans

The Benfica District project is a transformative new masterplan for Benfica’s Estádio da Luz stadium in Lisbon.   Watch the...

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World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Building Opens

A tower situated in the Swiss Alps has been recognised as the world’s tallest 3D-printed building. Tor Alva, also known as the White Tower,...

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Sounds from the Built Environment – World’s First Musical Track Composed from Airport Noises

A music track composed entirely from everyday noises recorded at Heathrow Airport will be played throughout the terminals this...

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – July 2025

Take a look at the latest new appointments in FM, commercial real estate and the built environment.   Picture: a graphic showing the...

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Office Utilisation Drops to 66%, Says British Council for Offices

The British Council for Offices has published new research revealing a shift in how UK offices are used. The study draws on sensor data,...

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Heatherwick Studio Reveals Images of First Thailand Project

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled images of its first-ever project in Thailand.   Watch the Video   >   Hatai, a...

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RIBA Reveals National Award Winners for 2025

20 projects have been named RIBA National Award Winners, including office retrofits, a women’s prison & the restoration of Big Ben’s...

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Heritage Group Opposes Latest Liverpool Street Upgrade Plans

Heritage building protection group, SAVE Britain’s Heritage, has responded to Network Rail’s new plans to upgrade Liverpool Street...

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Canada’s First Supertall Building

One Bloor West in Toronto has officially become Canada’s first supertall building.   Watch the...

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Universal Requests Special Development Order for Bedford’s Universal Theme Park 

Universal is pursuing a Special Development Order to speed up the delivery of its first branded theme park in Europe.   Watch the...

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Spotlight Interview – Emma McLaughlin-Edwards | Constructing Rainbows

Is ED&I dropping down the FM agenda? We met with Emma McLaughlin-Edwards from Constructing Rainbows to find out. Emma is an equality, diversity...

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Inside the New Chicago Fire FC Stadium

Design renders of Chicago Fire FC’s new soccer stadium have been revealed by Gensler. The 22,000-person capacity stadium will be the home of...

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – June 2025

Catch up on the latest new appointments in the world of FM, commercial real estate and the built environment.   Picture: a graphic...

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Government Outlines 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy to Address Critical Estates Maintenance

The UK government has set out its long-term approach to improving the nation’s infrastructure.   Watch the...

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Clean Air Activists Bottle Lake District Fresh Air for Victoria Line Commuters

To promote Clean Air Day, environmental activists have offered commuters on London Underground’s Victoria Line access to bottled air from the...

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