A NEW planning manager has been appointed at Carden Group, as the strategic land business continues to expand. Josh Plant is the latest edition to the Carden Group team. He has a background in planning policy and promotion, helping to shape robust strategies and drive development opportunities through the planning
NG Bailey is working with Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, to support a major fleet transformation programme focused on improving safety, operational performance, sustainability and compliance. As one of the UK’s leading power, engineering and infrastructure services businesses, NG Bailey operates a fleet of more than 600 light commercial
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the appointment of Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Bob Perry. Patricia takes up the role after more than ten years with the federation, during which she has played a leading role in its growth and development.
Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s leading providers of power solutions has announced the appointment of Jamie Bailey as the company’s New Business Development Manager for Electrification, leading Briggs & Stratton’s electrification strategy across EMEA. Jamie steps into the role following five years of successful development within Briggs & Stratton, having
A recent joint webinar between FIS and Recolight looked at the drive to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment is rapidly shifting beyond operational energy performance and towards the carbon embodied within the products and materials used to create buildings. EPDs: The foundation of carbon measurement Historically, the construction
MERA Investment Management has made a significant equity investment in Winslade Park, an 86-acre grey-to-green development in Exeter with a GDV of £100m. Following the completion of Clyst House in March 2026, the park has welcomed eight new companies, taking its occupier community to more than 100 businesses and around
Supply chain management solutions firm Once For All, home to Constructionline, reports regional growth in high-value projects awarded Combined data from Once For All’s Marketplace platform reveals a strong start to the first half (H1) of 2026, with total signed contracts awarded reaching £19.8 billion. A significant portion of the
The Government Property Agency’s (GPA) Birmingham hub has become the first public sector building in the world to retain a coveted quality mark. Its flagship site at 23 Stephenson Street has secured Leesman+ accreditation – a prestigious global workplace experience rating – for the second time, demonstrating a sustained commitment
Plans for a 54-storey residential tower at Canary Wharf have secured planning approval, paving the way for one of the UK’s largest integrated multi-tenure housing developments. Developer Areli and British Airways Pension Trustees have received consent from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to redevelop 77 Marsh Wall, replacing the
Pair of landmark schemes to deliver more than 169,000 sq ft of commercial space in London’s West End The Crown Estate has unveiled the next phase of its West End development pipeline – the largest ever in its history – with two major developments at 10 Piccadilly and 21-29 Glasshouse
A NEW planning manager has been appointed at Carden Group, as the strategic land business continues to expand. Josh Plant is the latest edition to the Carden Group team. He has a background in planning policy and promotion, helping to shape robust strategies and drive development opportunities through the planning system. Josh said: “Carden’s proactive, commercially driven approach to strategic land promotion strongly appealed to me. The opportunity to be directly involved in identifying and unlocking development opportunities, through a combination of policy and promotion work, alongside driving planning applications aligned perfectly with where I wanted my career to go next. “Joining Carden also offered the chance to take on greater responsibility within a dynamic and ambitious business operating at the forefront of land promotion and development.” Carden Group’s current portfolio includes land in Cheshire and Lancashire in the north, as well as land in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Devon and Somerset in the south. A Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), Josh has an MSc in Planning from the University of Manchester and before that studied Human Geography at Manchester Metropolitan University. He joined Gladman Developments in 2018 as a graduate and progressed to senior planner, specialising in strategic land promotion, planning policy, and Local Plan engagement. Josh went onto become an associate planner at Hive Land and Planning, leading on complex residential applications, regeneration projects and local authority-led schemes. “At Carden Group, my focus is growing the pipeline of promoted sites, securing allocations through the Local Plan process, and helping deliver high-quality, sustainable developments that create long-term value for communities and stakeholders,” Josh, 29, who lives in Stockport, added. “My career goal is to continue progressing within strategic land and development, taking a lead role in delivering complex projects and shaping planning strategies at a regional and national level.” Challenges for Josh in his new role include “navigating an increasingly complex planning system, alongside viability pressures and evolving policy requirements, while still bringing sites forward efficiently” and managing a diverse portfolio of projects, varied in scale, complexity, and stage within the planning process. Carden Group CEO Will Heath said: “Josh is a welcome addition to our team and will play an important role in helping us to progress sites through the planning system. He has a proven track record of leading projects to successful outcomes, including securing committee approvals on complex residential schemes, and has been involved in Local Plan Examinations in Public where he’s helped influence policy and unlock development opportunities.” Carden Group has funding available to secure short, medium and longer-term development and strategic land opportunities via unconditional and condition purchase methods. Its funding model and industry-leading team of experts mean it’s primed to act quickly. The business will consider parcels of land of 10-acres-plus, capable of delivering 100 to 750 homes. This includes land which may already have a draft or adopted planning status within a local plan or land not previously promoted for development. For more information about Carden Group and to explore realising the potential of land, see cardengroup.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
NG Bailey is working with Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, to support a major fleet transformation programme focused on improving safety, operational performance, sustainability and compliance. As one of the UK’s leading power, engineering and infrastructure services businesses, NG Bailey operates a fleet of more than 600 light commercial vehicles, supporting critical customer services nationwide. In recent pilot trials, the solution helped the company significantly reduce CO₂ emissions by improving fuel economy by 3% and reducing wasted fuel by 25%. Lee Jackson, Group Fleet Manager at NG Bailey, said: “Our investment in Webfleet is about much more than telematics. It is helping us create a safer working environment for our colleagues, improve operational performance and make more informed decisions about the future of our fleet. “The platform supports NG Bailey’s long-standing ‘Safety First & Foremost’ culture, but equally important is giving our managers and drivers better information, reducing unnecessary administration and supporting our journey towards a more sustainable fleet.” Webfleet’s OptiDrive 360 driver performance monitoring provides real-time insight into driving behaviours, allowing NG Bailey to deliver targeted coaching, support and development opportunities for drivers. During the pilot phase, harsh driving events fell by 25%, speeding by 26%, idling by 5% and camera-triggered safety incidents by 35%. Integrated AI-enabled safety cameras are providing additional protection for both drivers and the wider public by identifying high-risk behaviours and providing objective evidence when incidents occur. “This helps us protect our drivers, challenge fraudulent claims and ensures we can make fair, informed decisions based on facts,” said Jackson. The technology is also supporting Zenith, NG Bailey’s fleet management partner, to provide a more proactive approach to maintenance. Automated vehicle inspections, fault reporting and maintenance alerts are all helping to identify issues earlier, reduce downtime and ensure vehicles remain safe and roadworthy. “By identifying issues earlier and using real-time vehicle data, we can reduce disruption, improve maintenance planning and maximise vehicle availability for operational teams,” said Danni Fearon, Strategic Programme Lead at Zenith. The platform is also supporting NG Bailey’s long-term sustainability ambitions. Using real-world vehicle utilisation, mileage and route data, the business is assessing where electric vehicles can be successfully introduced. Live vehicle tracking, digital driver identification and utilisation reporting are helping improve workforce planning, fleet utilisation and customer service delivery across several business divisions. “One of the most important aspects of this programme has been the partnership approach,” said Jackson. “Webfleet has worked alongside NG Bailey and Zenith to understand our long-term objectives and help shape a solution that delivers real value. Together we are building a safer, smarter and more sustainable fleet that supports both our people and our customers.” Alex Crane-Robinson, Regional Director UK & Ireland at Webfleet, added: “By combining driver safety, vehicle compliance, operational efficiency and sustainability into a single connected platform, NG Bailey is creating a future-ready fleet capable of supporting its ambitious business objectives.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the appointment of Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Bob Perry. Patricia takes up the role after more than ten years with the federation, during which she has played a leading role in its growth and development. Since joining DHF in 2015 as UK Marketing Manager, she has progressed through a number of senior leadership positions, including Commercial Manager, Head of Commercial Operations, Commercial Director and, most recently, Deputy CEO. A Chartered Marketer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Patricia has helped shape many of DHF’s most significant achievements over the past decade. She has led the federation’s rebrand, expanded its industry-leading training and qualifications, introduced CSCS card schemes and played a key role in developing industry competence frameworks. Her work has strengthened DHF’s position as the leading trade association representing the UK’s door, gate, shutter and building hardware industries. As CEO, Patricia will lead the federation’s strategic direction, working closely with the Board, Executive Committee, members and industry partners to continue raising standards across the sector through technical guidance, training, advocacy and member support. “Whilst we are very sorry that Bob Perry is standing down as the DHF CEO, we are delighted to appoint a very capable successor,” explains Chairman of DHF, Paul Browne. “Patricia has played a central role in the development of DHF over the past few years in terms of the growth of our membership and the range of services and benefits that the DHF offers its members. Given her outstanding track record and knowledge of DHF she is very well placed to lead the growth and development of DHF in the future. We wish Patricia every success in her new role, which she so deserves.” “I am absolutely delighted to be taking on the role of CEO at DHF,” says Patricia. “Having been part of the federation for more than a decade, I know first-hand the difference we make to our members and to the industries we represent. It is a real privilege to lead such a knowledgeable and dedicated team. Our purpose remains clear; to help businesses succeed while raising standards across the industry. We will continue to champion competence, professionalism and compliance, expanding our training and qualifications to meet the changing needs of the sector. We already deliver training that aligns with BS 8670-1 and the National Occupational Standards, and I look forward to building on that work as we support the development of BS 8670-2 and continue helping both individuals and businesses demonstrate the highest standards of competence. “The industry is changing rapidly, with increasing expectations around safety, compliance and professional standards. DHF is well placed to support our members through those changes, and I am excited about the opportunities ahead. I look forward to working closely with our Board, our members, our partners and the wider industry as we continue to strengthen the federation and build on the excellent foundations already in place.” Under Patricia’s leadership, DHF will continue its commitment to supporting members through trusted technical advice, accredited training, industry guidance and advocacy, while helping drive higher standards of competence, safety and professionalism across the UK’s door, gate, shutter and building hardware sectors. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s leading providers of power solutions has announced the appointment of Jamie Bailey as the company’s New Business Development Manager for Electrification, leading Briggs & Stratton’s electrification strategy across EMEA. Jamie steps into the role following five years of successful development within Briggs & Stratton, having progressed from Service Technician within the UK market to Regional Technical Service Leader for Central Europe, later expanding his responsibilities to include Southern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. In his new position, Jamie will lead efforts to support and accelerate Briggs & Stratton and Vanguard Battery Systems’ electrification initiatives across the EMEA region. He will help identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and support the continued growth of the company’s evolving power solutions portfolio as it progresses its transition towards electrification and new technologies. Over the course of his career at Briggs & Stratton, Jamie has built strong relationships across the business and developed extensive technical knowledge of a wide range of products and applications. Through his close work with OEMs, distributors, and dealers throughout the region, he has also gained valuable commercial insight and a strong understanding of customer needs across multiple markets. Philipp Deubel, Senior Director of Sales at Briggs & Stratton EMEA, added: “Jamie brings a rare combination of technical expertise, commercial awareness and strong customer relationships to this role. He understands both our products and our markets extremely well, which will enable him to play an important role in supercharging our growth and electrification ambitions across EMEA.” Commenting on his appointment, Jamie Bailey said: “I’m really excited to begin this next chapter with Briggs & Stratton. Electrification is a fast-moving and important area for our industry, and I’m looking forward to working closely with our customers, partners and teams across EMEA.” The appointment reflects Briggs & Stratton’s commitment to advancing electrification and innovative power solutions across EMEA. Leveraging his extensive experience, Jamie will support the company’s efforts to deliver customer-focused technologies and drive long-term growth across the region. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A recent joint webinar between FIS and Recolight looked at the drive to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment is rapidly shifting beyond operational energy performance and towards the carbon embodied within the products and materials used to create buildings. EPDs: The foundation of carbon measurement Historically, the construction industry has focused on operational carbon, emissions from heating, cooling, lighting and powering buildings. However, as buildings become more efficient and the UK’s electricity grid continues to decarbonise, embodied carbon is becoming an increasingly significant part of a building’s total impact. Flavie Lowres who has a dual role of Sustainability Champion for FIS and Recolight explained: “As buildings become more energy efficient, the grid decarbonises, and buildings become less dependent on gas, the proportion of operational and embodied carbon will change. Therefore, it is important that we start to look at embodied carbon emissions as well.” Embodied carbon covers emissions generated throughout a product’s lifecycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing through transport, installation, maintenance and end-of-life disposal. Central to this transition is the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Flavie described an EPD as: “An independently verified and registered document, based on a Life Cycle Assessment that provides transparent and comparable information on the environmental impact across a product lifecycle assessment.” While creating an EPD requires investment, manufacturers do not necessarily need an EPD for every individual product. As Flavie noted: “You don’t have to worry about doing one EPD for every single permutation of your products.” Using product families and scaling methodologies can often provide a practical route to delivering meaningful environmental data without excessive cost. Carbon budgets are becoming standard practice One of the most striking messages from the webinar was how quickly embodied carbon is becoming embedded in mainstream design processes. Rachel Hoolahan, from architectural practice Orms, explained that carbon budgets are now increasingly being set at the earliest design stages and used throughout project development. “When we start with carbon, we’re thinking about it from the very start of any project.” She described how carbon is now treated much like project finances: “We have a base budget set and then a developing budget, where we’re looking to reduce carbon in key areas.” Later in the discussion, she confirmed how widespread the practice has become within her practice: “All of our projects, no matter how big or small, have a carbon budget at this point.” From sustainability claims to evidence For contractors, the demand for reliable environmental data is growing rapidly. James Upstill-Goddard from Willmott Dixon explaines that the sector is moving beyond sustainability marketing claims. “There’s been a shift from claims to evidence.” He highlighted how EPDs help provide confidence in the environmental performance being reported to clients: “It enables us to move more from making generic assumptions about how a product or building will perform to using product-specific data.” The value of EPDs, he explained, extends beyond measurement: “EPDs help us move from just reporting carbon to carbon reduction – actually being able to do something with it.” Frameworks are driving market demand James also highlighted the growing influence of public sector procurement frameworks in accelerating embodied carbon measurement. He noted that the Department for Education’s latest framework represents a significant step change. “The DfE expect that 85% by mass of all materials and products in that school will have an EPD available.” He described this as: “A huge undertaking … but that’s clearly where the industry is going.” As more frameworks and clients adopt similar requirements, manufacturers able to provide verified environmental data will be better positioned to compete. What does this mean for FIS members? The Q&A helped underpin why this is important for FIS members, particularly those supplying fit-out and interiors products, the importance of embodied carbon is only increasing. Ian McIlwee highlighted how fit-out’s relatively short replacement cycles make the issue particularly relevant: “We fit out such a fast cycle. Every five, every seven years, we’re stripping stuff out. We’ve got to be thinking longer term about the decisions that we’re making.” At the same time, speakers stressed that EPDs should not become a barrier to innovation. Rachel cautioned against excluding products solely because they lack an EPD: “The EPD is not the be all and end all.” Whilst it provides the best framework, she added: “I certainly don’t want to stifle innovation.” James reminded agreed, whilst recognising the benefit of consistency, he reflected, the goal is to understand real impacts and support better decisions in the most consistent way possible. Looking beyond carbon The discussion also touched on the next stage of environmental assessment. Rachel suggested that future attention will increasingly focus on wider ecological impacts beyond carbon alone: “We’ve been in a carbon-blinkered world for the past couple of years.” She highlighted growing interest in embodied ecological impact, including factors such as water consumption, pollution and biodiversity. Circularity was another recurring theme. Encouraging manufacturers to think beyond product sales, Rachel urged businesses to consider reuse and refurbishment models: “Circularity is a huge growing piece.” The direction of travel is clear The overall message from the webinar was that embodied carbon is rapidly becoming a key metric alongside cost, programme and quality. Public sector frameworks, client requirements and emerging standards are all pushing the industry towards greater transparency. For manufacturers and suppliers, environmental data is increasingly becoming part of market access. For designers and contractors, it is becoming essential for informed decision-making. As James concluded: “The real value in EPDs is when the important decisions are made.” For FIS members, now is the time to engage with embodied carbon, understand the role of EPDs and prepare for a market where verified environmental performance is no longer optional, but expected.
MERA Investment Management has made a significant equity investment in Winslade Park, an 86-acre grey-to-green development in Exeter with a GDV of £100m. Following the completion of Clyst House in March 2026, the park has welcomed eight new companies, taking its occupier community to more than 100 businesses and around 1,500 professionals. The estate is also on course to become one of the UK’s first large-scale office developments to run entirely on on-site renewable energy. Solar installation is scheduled to begin in 2027, with completion expected before year-end. Once operational, the array will power the park in full, a significant draw for the growing number of occupiers and investors with firm sustainability commitments. With roughly 30,000 sq ft of premium office space still available, the park is on track to reach 90% occupancy by the end of the year, capping a landmark year of growth for the estate. MERA’s investment supports a series of upgrades now completing across the estate: Edward Matthews, CEO of MERA Investment Management, commented: “Winslade Park represents the highest level of tenant wellbeing we’ve seen across all investments presented to us, and was a defining factor in our decision to invest. The office sector is dynamic, once again attracting high levels of demand, and our funding supports entrepreneurial management teams who have the drive to create exceptional places to live and work.” “As a private investor, we are actively backing opportunities where there is potential to scale up, and this project is a revolutionary development for the area.” Mark Edworthy, Managing Director of Burrington Estates, commented: “We really enjoy working with the MERA team as they have a genuine passion for what we are developing here, and it feels like a collaborative partnership with a constant flow of ideas. We have created beautiful spaces for human connection: whether that is for your office, your team, a business event or a wellness journey. The response from tenants, visitors and the broader community has been remarkable.” Winslade Park’s occupier community has grown to more than 100 companies, including AECOM, Bishop Fleming, Vistry Group, Lovell Partnerships, Hays, Currie & Brown, Haskoning and Begbies Traynor, reflecting the strong market response to the estate’s ongoing transformation. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Supply chain management solutions firm Once For All, home to Constructionline, reports regional growth in high-value projects awarded Combined data from Once For All’s Marketplace platform reveals a strong start to the first half (H1) of 2026, with total signed contracts awarded reaching £19.8 billion. A significant portion of the total was driven in the first quarter, which saw £12.75 billion in awarded contracts—a nearly 59% increase from the previous quarter (Q4 2025). Although Q2 had a lower total value of £7 billion, a year-on-year comparison showed a positive trend. Specifically, Q2 2026 experienced a 77% increase in total value compared to Q2 2025 (£4 billion), along with a steady rise in volume (4.3%) compared to the same period in the previous year. The trillion-pound pipeline Looking more broadly at projects added to the future pipeline, the report shows a record-breaking boom in the total value of UK construction opportunities published across H1 2026, peaking at a potential £1.3 trillion listed in Q2. This figure is largely driven by several newly published national infrastructure frameworks in the North West dedicated to naval defence infrastructure. Housing remained the top sector for volume of projects added to the pipeline in H1 2026. Yet in Q2, outside of the major defence infrastructure framework, high-value published pipelines emerged in Harbours and Waterways (£7.3 billion) and Air Transport (£2.1 billion) compared to £1.3 billion for housing. Several major new projects were published in Q2, the top three being: Regional growth continues A defining trend of the first half of 2026 is the regional diversification of awarded construction projects outside of the capital. The data highlights that construction buoyancy is spreading outside of the South of England, with Wales and Scotland showing exceptional strength in both project pipelines and contracts awarded. Wales claimed the highest-value projects awarded for Q2 2026, totalling £983 million across 22 projects. This includes an extension to Margam Substation in Port Talbot and a new-build arena and hotel in Cardiff. Scotland maintained its strong growth trajectory from 2025 into the first half of this year. Securing £568 million across 29 projects in Q2, Scotland cemented its position as a top-three regional leader for project awards nationwide in both quarters, consistently tracking alongside London, Wales, and the North West. Commenting on the H1 2026 data, Andrew Preston, Director of Marketplace, Once For All, said: “The data from the first six months of 2026 reveals high-value contracts continuing to dominate the UK construction market. A trend we started to see unfold last year. “The impressive £1.3 trillion pipeline highlights a promising future for the North West. However, it also underscores the increasing need for contractors and their supply chains to possess the necessary financial and compliance credentials to capitalise on available opportunities. “Although housing continues to dominate high-volume activity, other regulated industries are emerging as higher value, including air transport, education, harbour and waterways, so a focus on supplier pre-qualification and compliance remains paramount.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The Government Property Agency’s (GPA) Birmingham hub has become the first public sector building in the world to retain a coveted quality mark. Its flagship site at 23 Stephenson Street has secured Leesman+ accreditation – a prestigious global workplace experience rating – for the second time, demonstrating a sustained commitment to delivering an exceptional workplace experience for civil servants. Carly Ersser, Director of Workplace Services at the GPA, said: “We are incredibly proud that 23 Stephenson Street has secured Leesman+ accreditation for a second time. Surveying the people who work from our buildings gives us invaluable insights that directly inform how we design our services and continuously improve the workplace experience. “While this historic milestone is a fantastic achievement, we recognise there is always more work to be done. This rigorous feedback helps us target our resources to where they are needed most, ensuring we make a meaningful difference to civil servants working productively and happily from the office.” Leesman+ is a globally recognised certification awarded to top-tier workplaces that achieve outstanding employee satisfaction scores. To earn the accreditation, buildings must undergo rigorous, independent surveying and analysis of their features, services, and infrastructure. The GPA government hub at Stephenson Street first achieved this benchmark in 2023. The Birmingham office hosts 1,700 civil servants from more than 20 government departments and agencies. It was transformed from disused retail and commercial space into a modern, digitally-connected, and inclusive workplace in 2022, and now features a variety of spaces to support productivity, collaboration and wellbeing aligned to the Government Workplace Design Guide. Dr Peggie Rothe, Chief Insights and Research Officer at Leesman, said: “Leesman+ certifications have been awarded to just three per cent of the more than 10,400 buildings Leesman has assessed worldwide, and only 10 per cent of those have been re-certified. The GPA’s Stephenson Street Hub is the only public sector building globally to achieve Leesman+ re-certification, testament to the agency’s programmatic, data-led approach to delivering and sustaining exceptional workplace experience.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Plans for a 54-storey residential tower at Canary Wharf have secured planning approval, paving the way for one of the UK’s largest integrated multi-tenure housing developments. Developer Areli and British Airways Pension Trustees have received consent from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to redevelop 77 Marsh Wall, replacing the site’s existing 17-storey office building with a 190-metre-high tower providing 820 homes. The early 1990s office block will be demolished to make way for a new mixed-tenure residential community designed by Patel Taylor. The development will bring together build-to-rent apartments, serviced accommodation, co-living homes, intermediate housing and social rented properties within a single scheme. Areli said the project would create one of London’s broadest housing offers, with affordable homes fully integrated throughout the development rather than delivered as a separate element. The concrete-framed tower will rise from a three-storey podium incorporating more than 3,100 sq m of publicly accessible open space. Proposals include a new Dockside Garden and Community Garden, alongside almost 200 sq m of community facilities and approximately 430 sq m of retail space. Residents will also have access to a comprehensive range of shared amenities, including co-working areas, a cinema, gym, swimming pool, communal kitchens, lounges and landscaped terraces. The consultant team includes Gardiner & Theobald as quantity surveyor, while Aecom is providing structural engineering and building services design. Areli estimates that the redevelopment could support approximately 2,200 construction jobs each year during the build programme. Once operational, the completed development is expected to create the equivalent of 151 full-time jobs. Rob Tincknell, founder and chief executive of Areli, said the consent would allow the developer to progress a scheme bringing together a genuinely broad range of housing options alongside an integrated affordable housing provision. “We’re extremely pleased to have secured consent for 77 Marsh Wall, which allows us to move ahead with delivering a scheme that brings together a genuinely broad range of homes that make this development the largest of its kind in the UK, alongside a fully integrated on-site affordable housing offer,” he said. Tincknell established Areli in 2018 after previously leading the Battersea Power Station regeneration. The 77 Marsh Wall approval represents the developer’s fourth major residential planning consent in the past year, increasing its consented development pipeline to almost 3,000 homes. The project will add further momentum to the transformation of the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf, where former commercial sites are increasingly being redeveloped as high-density, mixed-use residential neighbourhoods. Details of the construction timetable and main contractor procurement process have yet to be announced. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Pair of landmark schemes to deliver more than 169,000 sq ft of commercial space in London’s West End The Crown Estate has unveiled the next phase of its West End development pipeline – the largest ever in its history – with two major developments at 10 Piccadilly and 21-29 Glasshouse Street. Together, the schemes push the boundaries of sustainable development, delivering 169,300 sq ft of new office, retail and hospitality space in the heart of this iconic and historic part of London. The projects mark the latest step in The Crown Estate’s long-term vision for its 10 million sq ft London portfolio. Sustainably regenerating heritage-led assets for the future, the developments support the continued evolution of the West End as one of the most globally competitive urban destinations. It also acts as a celebration of the area’s rich history, while providing an opportunity to make it greener, accessible and more inclusive. This latest phase of development reflects The Crown Estate’s long-term, estate-wide approach to investing in places that respond to the needs of businesses, workers, visitors and communities. By bringing together high-quality workplaces with new retail and hospitality uses, the reimagined buildings will support a diverse, resilient mix across the West End, strengthening its appeal as a place to work, visit and spend time. Kristy Lansdown, Managing Director of Development at The Crown Estate, said: “These developments mark the next step in our long-term vision for the West End, redeveloping historic buildings to reinvigorate an equally historic place. By taking an estate-wide view, we can invest in the places and experiences that help the West End succeed on the global stage – places such as 10 Piccadilly and 21-29 Glasshouse Street, where we are sensitively bringing heritage assets into their next chapter, creating outstanding new office, retail and hospitality spaces for London. “Our ambition is to shape a destination that continues to attract world-class businesses and visitors, while strengthening the city’s future resilience. Through long-term planning and investment, we are working to deliver a West End that will thrive for generations to come.” The schemes also complement plans to upgrade the West End’s public realm through the proposed transformation of the public spaces across Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus in partnership with Westminster City Council. By reimagining John Nash’s historic route from St James’s Park to Regent’s Park, the plans would help connect investment in buildings with the spaces between them, creating a more accessible and future-ready West End. At 10 Piccadilly, The Crown Estate will deliver a 90,800 sq ft mixed-use development of the Grade II listed building which completes the iconic Regent Street curve. Facing on to Piccadilly Circus, 10 Piccadilly was the original Swan & Edgar department store, and then home to Tower Records in the 1980s. The refurbishment of the building will deliver a mix of uses, providing 62,700 sq ft of prime office space, alongside a 26,400 sq ft hospitality destination across the ground, basement and first floors, and a further 1,700 sq ft of retail space on Regent Street. At 21-29 Glasshouse Street, The Crown Estate will combine two existing office buildings into one best-in-class commercial scheme. The retrofit project will provide 63,000 sq ft of high-quality workplace, with upgraded interiors, larger and more efficient floorplates, a new rooftop space, and an enhanced reception area. The scheme will also deliver 15,500 sq ft of retail space at basement and ground-floor levels, improving the retail offer on Regent Street and Glasshouse Street and supporting a more vibrant mixed-use environment. The announcement of this latest phase in The Crown Estate’s development pipeline comes after the 124,000 sq ft office redevelopment of nearby One Hanover Street, announced earlier this year and fully pre-let to Ares Management. It also follows three projects announced in 2024 – New Zealand House, 10 Spring Gardens and 33-35 Piccadilly – which together will deliver 250,000 sq ft of commercial space across Regent Street and St James’s. As a long-term custodian of the West End, The Crown Estate is combining future-facing development with the sensitive retrofit of nationally significant heritage assets. 10 Piccadilly will target exceptional sustainability credentials, including NABERS 5 Star, WELL Platinum, BREEAM Outstanding, WiredScore Platinum and EPC A. Across the development pipeline, delivery is designed to support an embodied carbon target of 400kg per sq m, supporting the transition to a more climate-resilient estate. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals