Building Up

Building Up

The pandemic has meant that not only our industry, but also society as a whole, is looking at the fundamentals of how we live, work and play.

The desire for change and uncertainty as to what the future holds has accelerated, and we are beginning a new chapter in the history of the built environment.

This drove us to ask: what role can buildings play and how can their development contribute to our economy, sustainability and wellbeing?

Building Up: Skyscraper vs Groundscraper is our latest market intelligence report with industry experts discussing the latest trends, threats and future opportunities facing every aspect of tall buildings in our society, their creation and occupation.

In conjunction with the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, we have gathered comment from an exceptional line-up of industry figures who represent a powerful cross-section of those involved in the built environment. 

Across topics that include:

  • Developing
  • Urban Planning
  • The Workplace
  • Living
  • Funding
  • Design & Construction
  • Social Impact & Wellbeing

Skyscraper vs Groundscraper

Download our discussion paper on real estate development in a post-pandemic world.

The Need for Speed - is Modular Construction the answer?

The Need for Speed - is Modular Construction the answer?

Speed is essential but careful thought is needed to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

Drones in construction – designing for urban air mobility

Drones in construction – designing for urban air mobility

Exploring how the current environment will help to increase the use of drones in the construction industry for data collection.

Permitted Development: A right to construct new dwellings

Permitted Development: A right to construct new dwellings

We explore the new right to allow the upward extension of purpose-built blocks of flats in England.

Charles Russell Speechlys and London First hosts a joint panel event on the current issues affecting investment in the Build to Rent market

Charles Russell Speechlys and London First hosts a joint panel event on the current issues affecting investment in the Build to Rent market

A panel discussion where 90% of the panelists were optimistic in the prospects for growth of the Build to Rent market.

Much done but more to do: where are we now with Build to Rent?

Much done but more to do: where are we now with Build to Rent?

Summary of the third event in our Building Up series.

Getting carried away: The future of urban air mobility

Getting carried away: The future of urban air mobility

This article outlines the implications of the current changes in the infrastructure for property owners and developers.

Building up: a planning revolution?

Building up: a planning revolution?

The Conservative Party Conference and Housing Secretary have announced the Government's "vision" for reforming the planning system.

London developers embrace the benefits of building up

London developers embrace the benefits of building up

Our second Building Up event looked at how new techniques and developments in the construction of tall buildings.

Building Up: Adding Additional Storeys

Building Up: Adding Additional Storeys

Read the latest edition of our 'Building Up' publication, focusing on adding additional storeys on existing buildings.

Building Up: What are London's limits?

Building Up: What are London's limits?

In the first of our ‘Building Up’ series, we look at some of the key challenges to delivering taller developments in the capital.

Planning reform: helping the high street

Planning reform: helping the high street

The Government has published a consultation document on proposed planning reforms to support the high street and the delivery of new homes.

Dame Judith Hackitt’s review following the Grenfell fire: the final report

Dame Judith Hackitt’s review following the Grenfell fire: the final report

An overview of Dame Judith Hackitt’s final report which followed her independent review into building regulations and fire safety.

Love thy neighbour: starting your development on the right foot

Love thy neighbour: starting your development on the right foot

We cover some of the key legal rights that may need to be considered when turning a potential development site into a viable scheme.

Building Up audience calls for clarity

Building Up audience calls for clarity

During our Building Up seminar, we engaged with our audience and conducted live polls. Read about the results here.

The only way is up? How emerging national planning policy will increase pressure on building height and density

The only way is up? How emerging national planning policy will increase pressure on building height and density

The Government is targeting the construction of 300,000 net additional homes every year, but where should all the new development go?

One step forwards…

One step forwards…

Emma Humphreys addresses the recent Supreme Court decision in relation to parties who have deliberately breached contractual obligations.

Consultation on National Planning Policy Framework

Consultation on National Planning Policy Framework

The long awaited proposals by the government to overhaul the National Planning Policy Framework have finally arrived.

Opposing lease renewals on ground (f)

Opposing lease renewals on ground (f)

What a landlord needs to show to resist a claim for a new tenancy on the ground that the landlord requires possession to redevelop.

All change for unopposed lease renewals?

All change for unopposed lease renewals?

This article looks at a new pilot scheme for unopposed business lease renewals issued in County Court at Central London.

Rights to Light: development risks from blocking out light

Rights to Light: development risks from blocking out light

Rights of Light are increasingly finding their way to the top of a developer’s risk register.

The City's tallest building gets go-ahead

The City's tallest building gets go-ahead

Developers of 22 Bishopsgate have secured the support of the Planning and Transportation Committee of the City Corporation.

Time given for negotiations before compulsory acquisition of rights to light

Time given for negotiations before compulsory acquisition of rights to light

We discuss the recent decision of the Planning and Transport Committee with regard to the development at 120 Moorgate.

Rights to light: will the Court of Appeal finally resolve injunction debate

Rights to light: will the Court of Appeal finally resolve injunction debate

The decision under appeal is known as Ottercroft Limited v Scandia Care Limited [1]

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