British Land has officially launched Broadgate Central, the City of London’s newest retail, dining and leisure destination. Situated within the Broadgate Campus, the development provides 120,000 sq ft of space across the ground and lower ground floors of 1 Broadgate and 100 Liverpool Street. British Land confirmed that 90% of
Places for People (PfP), the UK’s leading social enterprise, has worked alongside partner Yoo Capital to submit a planning application to Camden Council to deliver hundreds of high-quality affordable homes as part of the transformative Camden Film Quarter development in Kentish Town. The submission marks a major milestone in the
Colliers yesterday announced the launch of One London, a new integrated service uniting the firm’s retail and office expertise across the capital under a single, collaborative team. The 60-person dedicated team, led by Paul Souber, reflects the dynamism of one of the most unique real estate markets in the world.
Leading manufacturer of roofing accessories, Klober, is celebrating 25 years of its Permo Forte 145 underlay, one of the first vapour permeable membranes to transform the UK roofing market. When launched back in the late 1990s, this type of vapour permeable membrane represented a turning point in roofing design. Permo
One Fleet Realty Ltd, a subsidiary of the Takenaka Corporation, together with Savills Development Management, has secured planning permission for Tessera, a landmark office development at 1 Fleet Place. Designed by renowned architects Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the building is set to deliver 155,000 sq ft of premium office space
Morgan Sindall has started work on a flagship 217,000 sq ft science and innovation building at the heart of Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter. The £100m Plus Ultra Manchester scheme, led by Kadans Science Partner, sits within the Oxford Road Corridor and will act as the focal point of the wider £450m
Prologis UK and main contractor, SDC have marked a key construction milestone at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus today, with a Topping Out ceremony at 2000 Discovery Drive – the latest addition to Prologis’ growing life sciences presence on the campus. The ceremony was attended by representatives from Prologis UK, SDC and
Golf-focused leisure brand Five Iron is set to open its first European site at British Land’s Broadgate Campus in the City of London, supporting its wider push into the UK market. The operator has taken a 6,900 sq ft unit at 1 Finsbury Avenue, where it will occupy a prominent
3D model of six hospitals supports digital transformation at one of UK’s largest NHS Trusts Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has gone live with a digital twin of six hospitals as part of its strategy to create a smart estate. Designed to provide a single source of estates data to support
Flexible workspace operator marks milestone anniversary with record growth, expanding across the UK’s biggest cities. The last decade has seen the flexible workspace market change drastically thanks to shifts in remote and hybrid working patterns across the UK. With new data revealing that daily office occupancy has reached post-pandemic highs,
British Land has officially launched Broadgate Central, the City of London’s newest retail, dining and leisure destination. Situated within the Broadgate Campus, the development provides 120,000 sq ft of space across the ground and lower ground floors of 1 Broadgate and 100 Liverpool Street. British Land confirmed that 90% of the retail and leisure space is already let or under offer. Recent signings include luxury florist Moyses Stevens, social entertainment venue Poolhouse, Salad Project, Irish-American freehouse The Horseman, Townhouse nail salon and Eton Shirts. They will trade alongside a line-up of fashion brands such as Moss, Mango, Luca Faloni, Hobbs and Whistles, together with beauty and lifestyle operators including Boots Fragrance, Molton Brown, Strip and Murdock London. The offer is further enhanced by food and drink brands Sandwich Sandwich, Sushinoya, Vagabond, NOTTO To Go, Läderach and Maison Ladurée. Kelly Cleveland, head of real estate and investment at British Land, said that Broadgate Central redefines the City’s retail and leisure offer by bringing together leading brands in a lively, accessible setting. She added that strong leasing progress across the wider campus – with only one office floor remaining available, rising footfall throughout the week and mid-week office utilisation now above pre-Covid levels – underlines the strength of British Land’s campus strategy and Broadgate’s enduring appeal. Tom Sleigh, chair of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee, noted that major employers and brands are continuing to commit to the City, supported by high-quality public realm, retail and hospitality provided by schemes such as Broadgate Central. He highlighted a 7% increase in footfall into the City this financial year and said further growth is expected. Sleigh added that the City of London is much more than a business district, describing it as a destination offering world-class hospitality, culture, leisure and amenities that reflect how people live, work and connect today. With extensive green spaces, net zero ambitions and low-carbon developments, the Square Mile is placing sustainability and wellbeing at its heart. The broader Broadgate development now offers 289,000 sq ft of retail, hospitality and leisure space. New operators at Broadgate Central will sit alongside established names such as Eataly, Los Mochis London City, Everyman, Monica Vinader, Tommy Hilfiger and Space NK. Savills, CBRE and DCL advised British Land on the lettings. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Places for People (PfP), the UK’s leading social enterprise, has worked alongside partner Yoo Capital to submit a planning application to Camden Council to deliver hundreds of high-quality affordable homes as part of the transformative Camden Film Quarter development in Kentish Town. The submission marks a major milestone in the creation of a new neighbourhood where creativity, community and opportunity come together. Working in partnership with Yoo Capital, PfP will lead the delivery of 485 homes, with 50% designated as affordable. The proposals respond directly to feedback from local residents and community groups, with a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and long-term stewardship. The new homes will be energy-efficient, set within generous green spaces, and designed to foster a strong sense of community. Andrew Usher, Group Managing Director of Developments at Places for People comments: “Camden Film Quarter is set to become a landmark development for London and the next chapter in PfP’s placemaking journey. This flagship scheme builds on the success of our transformational projects across the UK such as Park Hill in Sheffield, Poundbury and EastWick & Sweetwater at the Olympic Park. This project is a bold vision for inclusive regeneration and long-term social value in the heart of London and something we are proud to be shaping.” Camden Film Quarter is a film-led, mixed-use regeneration project that will transform underused industrial land into a vibrant new district. Alongside new homes, the masterplan includes: The development is designed with a focus on circular economy principles, green mobility, and biodiversity. It will reconnect Kentish Town and Gospel Oak through new walkable routes and public spaces, stitching a previously inaccessible site back into Camden’s urban fabric. As with all developments, PfP is committed to delivering meaningful social value as part of the Camden Film Quarter and is actively engaging with local schools, charities, and residents to create opportunities that empower communities. Working alongside our partners, initiatives will include career inspiration events, targeted support for homelessness, scholarships, and educational outreach. During construction, a dedicated social value programme will offer volunteering, inclusive employment, student placements, and charity partnerships. Lloyd Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Yoo Capital, said: “We’re proud to be partnering with Places for People to deliver homes that are truly embedded within Camden Film Quarter’s creative vision of a genuine place to work, learn, live and play. Together, we’re creating a neighbourhood that brings together world-class studios, 50% affordable homes, and public spaces – a place that will inspire the next generation and ensure London remains a global leader in film, television, and design.” PfP has entered a partnership with architects, Broadway Malyan, to lead on the design of the site. The two sites — Inkerman Gardens and Heathgate — form key residential anchors within the emerging Camden Film Quarter masterplan. Their vision is to establish a distinctive new neighbourhood in a complex urban setting, combining ambitious architecture, generous public realm, and inclusive community design. Sally Lewis, Principal at Broadway Malyan commented: “This project has been an opportunity to demonstrate how innovative housing design can respond to a complex urban context while celebrating local character and providing genuine social value.” Pending planning approval, PfP will continue to work closely with Yoo Capital, Camden Council, local residents, and partners to ensure the delivery of homes and community benefits is shaped by the people who live and work in the borough. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Colliers yesterday announced the launch of One London, a new integrated service uniting the firm’s retail and office expertise across the capital under a single, collaborative team. The 60-person dedicated team, led by Paul Souber, reflects the dynamism of one of the most unique real estate markets in the world. Across much of the capital, retail and offices are deeply interlinked, not only through real estate, but in how each drives the other’s success, with One London reflecting this at its core. One London brings together Colliers’ market-leading experts across; Retail, F&B, Capital Markets, Office Leasing, Tenant Representation and Strategy & Analytics. The leadership team comprises of: By combining specialist disciplines under one banner, clients benefit deep collaboration, unrivalled market intelligence, and a bespoke client centric approach driven by the wealth of knowledge on London’s unique submarkets. “London is a city of extraordinary complexity and opportunity. With One London, we are offering clients an agile, seamless service that matches the pace of the capital,” said Paul Souber, Head of One London. “Our team is embedded in London’s neighbourhoods, understanding what makes them tick, whilst benefitting hugely from the reach of a Colliers’ global network. It is this combination that enables us to deliver market leading advice and create long term value for our clients whilst helping to shape London’s future.” With its boutique advisory feel and place within a global brand, One London is designed to give clients sharper insights, empower decision making and creating a lasting presence in the capital. This is done by providing a dedicated, single point of contact that can advise on the full asset life cycle, be that for underwriting purchase, advising on strategic asset management plays, asset sales and a complete leasing service. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Leading manufacturer of roofing accessories, Klober, is celebrating 25 years of its Permo Forte 145 underlay, one of the first vapour permeable membranes to transform the UK roofing market. When launched back in the late 1990s, this type of vapour permeable membrane represented a turning point in roofing design. Permo Forte offered a breathable alternative to traditional bitumen felts, helping contractors tackle widespread condensation issues that had long affected roof performance and building longevity. Permo Forte 145 was BBA certified as a vapour permeable (Low Resistance) membrane as early as 2000. At a time when the market for this new technology was still in its infancy, this was a huge milestone, offering a certified solution designed to help let harmful water vapour escape from the roof. The pioneering technology includes a grid-reinforced, four-layer vapour permeable membrane, which gives it increased tensile strength to reduce the risk of accidental damage and nail tears. The membrane’s Low Resistance (LR) design also aids the ventilation process by allowing moisture to escape from roofspaces while preventing external water ingress. Its technical strength has underpinned its long-standing success, especially trusted for high-stakes restorations. The Church of All Saints in Winterton was a project of significant importance, with the Grade-1 listed building undergoing extensive, lottery-funded repairs. With a strong industry reputation, Permo Forte was specified for the project to provide a reliable and durable solution. Nick King, Portfolio Manager at Klober, said: “A heritage of invention, quality, and reliability has been the foundation of Permo Forte 145’s reputation and longevity. Originally designed to help tackle condensation, its strength and breathability also provide increased energy efficiency and strong wind protection, making it an ideal choice for roofing in the UK.” Suitable for cold and warm roofs, the Permo Forte 145 underlay is BBA approved. Additionally, all products supplied by Klober are covered by a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing defects. To find out more about Permo Forte 145 and its 25-year legacy, visit https://klober.co.uk/membranes/roof-membranes/p/forte-145 Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
One Fleet Realty Ltd, a subsidiary of the Takenaka Corporation, together with Savills Development Management, has secured planning permission for Tessera, a landmark office development at 1 Fleet Place. Designed by renowned architects Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the building is set to deliver 155,000 sq ft of premium office space in the heart of the City of London. The scheme represents a comprehensive redesign of the existing structure, with a focus on high-quality specification, sustainability, and tenant experience. Tessera will feature: Located at the convergence of Farringdon, Midtown, Blackfriars and St Paul’s, Tessera offers exceptional connectivity—within walking distance of multiple Underground lines, the Elizabeth Line, and Thameslink services. Sustainability is central to the design, with the development targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, NABERS 5* and EPC ‘A’ ratings. Takenaka is one of Japan’s leading engineering, construction and investment companies, with an extensive real estate portfolio spanning commercial, residential, and hotel assets across Asia, Europe, and the USA. Kat Norton, Director at Savills Development Management, commented: “Bringing Tessera to market marks a major milestone for both the building and the City. With limited new supply in the pipeline, demand for high-quality office space remains strong. Tessera’s location, scale and amenity offering make it an ideal choice for occupiers seeking a future-facing headquarters.” Savills and Cushman & Wakefield have been jointly appointed to lease the building, which is scheduled for completion in 2029. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Morgan Sindall has started work on a flagship 217,000 sq ft science and innovation building at the heart of Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter. The £100m Plus Ultra Manchester scheme, led by Kadans Science Partner, sits within the Oxford Road Corridor and will act as the focal point of the wider £450m Upper Brook Street masterplan. That masterplan will deliver around 490,000 sq ft of mixed-use space, including laboratories, student accommodation and community facilities. Sustainability is a key feature of the project. The building will be fully electric and is targeting BREEAM Excellent, EPC A and WiredScore Gold ratings. Plans include extensive rooftop solar panels, advanced building management systems and high-performance façades to minimise energy use. Morgan Sindall’s North West area director, Steven Gregory, said the scheme represents a major step forward in Manchester’s development as a leading centre for life sciences and innovation. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Prologis UK and main contractor, SDC have marked a key construction milestone at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus today, with a Topping Out ceremony at 2000 Discovery Drive – the latest addition to Prologis’ growing life sciences presence on the campus. The ceremony was attended by representatives from Prologis UK, SDC and the wider project team and marked the placement of the final steel beam, which will be signed and commemorated with a memorial plaque. 2000 Discovery Drive follows the successful completion of 1000 Discovery Drive in 2024 – a project that has already attracted leading life sciences organisations to the campus. Most recently, the Cambridge University Hospital Trust’s relocated its Histopathology service to a newly commissioned lab, enhancing its diagnostic capability. Together, the two buildings form a vital part of Prologis UK’s long-term commitment to delivering modern, flexible space for the nation’s science and innovation sectors. The ceremony also reflects Prologis’ landmark £3 billion investment intentions at Cambridge Biomedical Campus which was announced in September. Andrew Blevins, Head of Life Sciences, Prologis UK: “Reaching this milestone at 2000 Discovery Drive is a testament to the exceptional quality of work delivered by SDC and our wider project team. With Discovery Drive now home to leading life sciences organisations, including the NHS, BioNTech and Abcam, our latest development builds on that momentum. With lab-enabled space completing in late 2026, it presents a rare opportunity for businesses looking to grow within the UK’s most dynamic life sciences research ecosystem.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Golf-focused leisure brand Five Iron is set to open its first European site at British Land’s Broadgate Campus in the City of London, supporting its wider push into the UK market. The operator has taken a 6,900 sq ft unit at 1 Finsbury Avenue, where it will occupy a prominent ground floor position. The venue will feature eight Trackman simulators, providing players with real-time analysis of their swing and ball flight. Alongside golf, the site will operate as a sports bar and entertainment hub, screening major fixtures including Premier League football and Formula 1 races. The Broadgate opening will act as Five Iron’s London flagship and the first location in a multi-unit franchise deal that will see the brand roll out across the UK. The company currently runs more than 40 venues across the United States, Asia and the Middle East. Alice Keown, leasing director for hospitality and leisure at British Land, said the arrival of Five Iron Golf would further enhance Broadgate’s lifestyle offer. She added that the launch of Broadgate Central marked a key moment for the campus, bringing in a mix of hospitality and leisure operators that together create a destination focused on work, wellbeing and socialising in central London. The deal follows British Land’s announcement last month that it had secured 16,000 sq ft of new retail and dining lettings at Broadgate Central. Broadgate now provides 289,000 sq ft of retail, hospitality and leisure space, with Five Iron joining a line-up that includes Eataly, Los Mochis London City, Everyman, Monica Vinader, Tommy Hilfiger and Space NK. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
3D model of six hospitals supports digital transformation at one of UK’s largest NHS Trusts Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has gone live with a digital twin of six hospitals as part of its strategy to create a smart estate. Designed to provide a single source of estates data to support new workflows and better decision making, the 3D model is a major milestone in MFT’s digital transformation to improve operational efficiency and patient safety. Replacing disparate systems and paper-based processes, the digital twin visualises floors, rooms and spaces with associated data and is already being used to understand space optimisation and support the management of RAAC and asbestos. Future plans include adding indoor navigation, patient contact tracing and real-time asset tracking. Created using Esri UK’s GIS (Geographic Information System) platform, which includes indoor mapping, spatial analysis, navigation and asset tracking, the digital twin went live in October 2025. BIS Consult, MFT’s strategic data partner, led the development of the underlying data strategy and the integration of the multiple information sources required. Spanning 274,000 square metres of internal floor space, the 3D model includes Manchester Royal Infirmary, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital on the Oxford Road campus, plus Altrincham Hospital and Withington Community Hospital. David Bailey, Head of Digital Estates at MFT, who led the project, said: “Integrating all of our existing data into one 3D model has created the foundation for building a digital twin and is driving new opportunities for efficiency gains. Moving from analogue to digital achieves a better understanding of our buildings and assets which helps improve their management and maintenance, as well as improving patient safety.” The digital twin is being used in a trial to better understand the use of space, by quickly showing where room usage is not being optimised. Full roll-out will provide all staff with a real-time view of occupancy levels and space requests, while clinicians will be able to examine existing facilities more easily and plan new services. New applications for RAAC and asbestos management involve performing digital surveys on mobile devices, which feed directly into the 3D model and visualise the different risk levels. By providing more accurate and timely data, the new system is driving more effective maintenance regimes to improve safety. Digitising asbestos management has cut the time needed to prepare information by up to 10 days per month at one hospital site alone. The next phase will map the remaining four hospitals in MFT’s estate and digitise building condition surveys to help tackle the maintenance backlog. This will involve mobile data capture feeding into the digital twin, providing a clearer picture of requirements and helping to prioritise resources. Replacing a manual spreadsheet approach, data and reports will be shared more easily among project teams. Energy usage data will also be added to the digital twin to help analyse and reduce energy costs. The project overcame a major data integration challenge, which involved combining MFT data from multiple systems, including CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) and CAD (Computer-aided Design) floor plans and improving the overall data quality. Establishing new data governance so information connected to the 3D model was accurate and up to date was also achieved. Duncan Booth, Head of Health & Social Care, Esri UK, said: “Indoor mapping is playing a central role in the modernisation of MFT’s estates and facilities department by giving users situational awareness of the entire site. Optimising the use of existing buildings and making RAAC and asbestos management more efficient are the first of many new benefits. Already used at airports, universities and industrial sites, the technology is helping large organisations realise plans for digital twins and is now experiencing growth in healthcare.” Plans for the future include using Esri’s GIS platform to create applications for indoor navigation for patients and staff to reduce missed appointments, contact tracing of patients to help stop the spread of pathogens inside the hospital and digital asset tracking, enabling equipment such as beds, scanners or wheelchairs to be located more quickly. Nicholas Campbell-Voegt, Director at BIS Consult, commented: “This project shows how smart use of data can transform NHS estates. By creating a single source of truth for assets and space, MFT is paving the way for a new standard in how Trusts manage their estates. The approach provides a blueprint that other NHS organisations can follow, helping build smarter, safer and more sustainable healthcare environments.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Flexible workspace operator marks milestone anniversary with record growth, expanding across the UK’s biggest cities. The last decade has seen the flexible workspace market change drastically thanks to shifts in remote and hybrid working patterns across the UK. With new data revealing that daily office occupancy has reached post-pandemic highs, climbing to 40%, hybrid working has moved from an experiment to an established habit.(1) As businesses rethink the purpose of the office and the value it can bring, flexible workspace providers are at the forefront of creating office spaces that offer genuine value to the people who use them. One flexible workspace provider redefining how modern businesses operate is Orega, who are celebrating 25 years in business with a period of record growth, a growing corporate client base, and ambitious future plans. Celebrating 25 years of growth Founded in 2001, Orega has grown from a single site to one of the UK’s most established flexible workspace brands, now managing 656,000 square feet of office space across 25 locations. Developing a strong hold in the UK’s major cities, the company currently is home to over 12,000 clients across 550 businesses, including major corporates in sectors including finance, legal, recruitment and business services. Alan Pepper, CEO of Orega, comments: “Reaching our upcoming 25th anniversary is a proud milestone for the business. The flexible workspace sector has evolved dramatically since Orega was founded – we’ve weathered the storm of three economic downturns and a global pandemic – and we’ve come out stronger than ever. “Recent data showing that daily office occupancy is increasing marks an important shift and this is something we’re also seeing across our portfolio. Businesses are rethinking the purpose of the office and the focus has moved towards spaces that foster culture, collaboration and improved wellbeing. “Since 2001 and into the present day, our core values have always aligned with this need for comfortable, professional, hospitality-led environments that enable businesses to thrive. I’m proud of the lasting relationships we’ve built with clients who value our approach to flexibility without compromise and the team who’ve got us to where we are today.” Business highlights Over the past two and a half years, Orega has opened eight new premium centres and grown its team with key strategic hires including CEO Alan Pepper, COO David Kinnaird, and Commercial Director Sophie Turnbull. Recognised as Operator of the Year at the 2024 Flex in the City Awards, Orega are the pioneers of Management Agreements with Landlords. This unique approach to flexible workspaces has been central to its success, setting a precedent for sustainable growth in the sector. Recent milestones include achieving 100% occupancy in under nine months on the recently opened London Lime Street building and the signing of a new London Citypoint space, opening in spring 2026. The acquisition of Citypoint is a nod to the high demand from businesses who require state of the art flexible spaces in central, well appointed locations, a trend that is expected to continue due to the current economic climate meaning businesses are reluctant to be tied into long leases. Sophie Turnbull, Commercial Director at Orega, comments: “We’ve seen sustained demand from established corporates who want flexibility without sacrificing on quality or location and this is driving our expansion across the UK’s major cities. “The market has matured since we started out and flexibility has become the central focus for many businesses and it’s reflected in the clients we’re attracting – professional service firms, financial institutions and established consultancies who see the workplace as a vital platform for success but want the flexibility to still scale up or down easily.” Looking ahead Orega’s growth shows no signs of slowing down, with ambitious plans to expand to 45 locations over the next five years at an average rate of four new sites per year. The focus will remain on London, the UK’s six big regional cities and select locations where demand for premium flexible workspaces continues to rise. New offerings are also in development to serve client’s evolving needs, reflecting the company’s commitment to ongoing innovation and customer satisfaction. Alan comments: “Our future growth will be shaped by the same principles that got us to where we are today. We want to keep empowering businesses to unlock their true potential, remaining agile and responsive to the changing market. The flexible workspace industry is maturing and we’re proud to be at the forefront of that evolution.” To find out more about Orega and available office spaces, visit: https://www.orega.com/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals