All Building Design articles in April 2026
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NewsGovernment and mayor announce ‘targeted refinements’ in final version of London’s emergency housebuilding package
Industry welcomes changes following consultation, but some question whether time-limited measures go far enough
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NewsEvacuation cores to be required in all high-rise buildings across England under proposed guidance update
Schemes in London already subject to rules but new guidelines to extend requirement outside capital from 2029
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NewsGreen light for Pollard Thomas Edwards' Brixton scheme with 40% social rent
Development will see 288 homes bullt across four blocks
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NewsRegen Connect interactive funding and development maps
As part of Regen Connect, Building is monitoring regeneration announcements across the UK as they happen. Use our interactive maps of the UK and London to track the activity
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NewsCity Hall hands British Land grant to increase Canada Water affordable homes to 9%
Scheme was called in last year after report found only 3% of its 3,700 homes could be delivered as affordable
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NewsIn pictures: FaulknerBrowns completes £9m job to revamp grade I-listed market in Newcastle
Grainger Market has been at site for nearly 200 years
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NewsArchitects face more cautious underwriting following withdrawal of PII firm Wren, lawyers warn
Wren Insurance Association said last week it will end renewal offers following high volume of cladding claims
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NewsLifschutz Davidson Sandilands appointed to refurbish listed City of London livery hall
Former home of the Chartered Insurance Institute to be given facelift
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NewsWoods Bagot exhibition on skateboarding at the Southbank Centre to open next month
Retrospective to focus on history of one of Britain’s oldest continuously used skateboarding sites
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OpinionWith healthcare buildings facing tougher conditions, how can performance keep up?
As healthcare buildings are asked to do more, under more extreme weather conditions and with less margin for error, Colin Rees argues the solution lies in using digital tools to narrow the gap between design intent and operational reality
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NewsIn pictures: Blight Rayner and Snøhetta’s Glasshouse Theatre, Brisbane – wavy glass wonder wall
The new theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre is all about its dramatic high-performance folded glass facade
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OpinionWhy coastal regeneration requires a new narrative
Coastal towns are central to our national identity, but too often revival strategies fail to reflect their distinct challenges. David Atkinson, director of development and investment at Willmott Dixon’s development business, argues that the sector needs to creatively rethink its approach
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NewsCampaign group ‘not in a position to continue fight’ after court dismisses legal challenge against Museum of London redevelopment
Powell & Moya’s buildings set to be demolished to make way for three-block office scheme designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
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NewsNorwich council looking for architect to design urban village on former industrial site
Team sought for £1.2m job lasting 17 months
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NewsWar in Middle East biggest threat to UK construction right now, CLC’s materials group warns
Group pinpoints series of impacts conflict is having, adding ‘cost of steel is biggest concern’
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NewsHomes England launches National Housing Bank
Investment prospectus published alongside announcement of first £100m investment in 3,300-home Aviva partnership
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NewsArup team working on redevelopment of Armagh Astropark in Northern Ireland
Grimshaw and TODD Architects appointed to restore 18th century research institute and design new planetarium
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NewsTwo thirds of gateway 2 decisions in last three months were green lights, Building Safety Regulator says
Group adds more remediation cases are being dealt with as it prepares to formally announce remediation improvement plan this month
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News‘Unprecedented’ rise in red tape and costs see Berkeley call halt to buying land
Shares slump on news as housebuilder says impact of Middle East war, falling consumer confidence and effect of building safety regulations behind announcement
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NewsTrump unveils plan for Miami tower hailed as testament to ‘greatest president our nation has ever known’
Bermello Ajamil & Partners-designed library to contain giant gold statue of US president and a recreation of Air Force One