The Pegasus Report #262

A word from Paul

Coal Drops Yard is one of my favourite redevelopments in London, you may have seen my recent Linkedin post, it blends historic industrial architecture with modern design, creating a really vibrant space.? The area's heritage has been preserved while introducing contemporary elements. Redeveloping spaces like this can stir controversy. While such projects often revitalise neighbourhoods and boost local economies, they can also lead to concerns about the loss of the area's original character. Balancing progress with preservation is always a delicate challenge.

Antony Gormley joins fight against ‘destruction’ of historic King’s Cross site

Sir Antony Gormley, the artist who created the Angel of the North, is among King’s Cross residents objecting to proposals that could see Coal Drops Yard, a grade II-listed industrial site, divided into streets of shops and “grab-and-go” food retailers. Read more

Top articles

Buyers believe construction has “turned a corner”

A continued rebound in activity throughout August means construction buyers now believe the industry has “turned a corner” after a tricky start to 2024. Read more

Housing activity sees fastest growth in two years

Residential work has grown at the fastest pace since September 2022 as UK construction activity continues to rebound, new data shows. Read more

Construction industry shake-up recommended by Grenfell Inquiry report

Contractors working on higher-risk buildings should be licensed, with the system overseen by a new construction regulator, according to the official inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire. Read more

‘Every construction professional should read this’: how the industry reacted to the Grenfell Inquiry report

Industry bodies have been reacting to the long-awaited Phase 2 report and its 1,700 pages of findings. Construction and housing bodies have been reacting to the long-awaited Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report, with many saying they need time to digest the 1,700-page report’s findings before deciding what to do next. Read more

Everton Stadium | Playing surface construction progresses with gravel layer and undersoil pipes

Engineers working on Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool are progressing with the layered pitch installation. Read more

Can Britain’s empty department stores be brought back to life?

With many branches of famous chains lying empty, work is under way to transform them into housing, hotels, offices, independent shops and more. Could this be the key to revitalising the high street? Read more

Vistry unseats Barratt as Britain’s biggest house builder

Vistry is on track to deliver more than 18,000 homes this year, surpassing rival Barratt’s 14,000 total to become Britain’s biggest house builder. Read more

HS2 Align JV completes Britain’s longest rail bridge – video

Engineers building a new viaduct for HS2 made history yesterday as they lowered into place its final deck segment in an operation that crowns it as Britain’s longest rail bridge. Read more

Russia outlines plans to build 34 reactors by 2042

Russia main energy utility has published a draft plan for investment in energy over the next 18 years. This proposes the construction of 34 reactors, a figure that includes small modular and experimental designs as well as conventional gigawatt-scale units, World Nuclear News reports. Read more

Finance arranged for Europe’s largest floating solar farm

French banks have agreed to loan a German renewables company more than €50m towards to cost of building Europe’s largest floating solar power plant. Read more

EU construction outlook: Will there be a rebound next year?

ING reveals which European countries’ construction sectors are bouncing back and which are still a little slow to pick up. Read more

Job security overtakes pay as top priority for employees, survey finds

As the ‘big stay’ continues, experts say findings are ‘a sign of the times’ amid economic uncertainty Read more

Young workers hard to manage, research finds

Young employees are causing problems in the workplace, with seven in 10 employers admitting they struggle to manage them. Read more

How the Netherlands leads the way on upskilling

With the UK’s skills system ‘in a mess’ according to prime minister Keir Starmer, the government is aiming to upskill the nation with the launch of Skills England. Bo Dury at Lepaya considers how the new skills strategy could impact businesses and what lessons can be learnt from the rollout of similar initiatives in the Netherlands. Read more

Winvic first to use remote-control tower crane on site

Winvic Construction has been trialling technology that operates tower cranes from a ground control system on a student accommodation job in Birmingham. Read more

Taking BIM onto the construction site: A civil engineering special pilot project

At the Build the Future ALLPLAN Summit 2024, KIBAG, one of the leading companies in the Swiss construction and building materials industry presented a pilot project to show what was learned from the almost universal use of BIM in specialist civil engineering construction. Read more

Building Safety Act: still no digital clarity

The annual Construction Management and BIMplus survey highlights confusion about the Building Safety Act, but reveals some good news about data. Read more

Chinese scientists produce building materials on Mars for space construction

A team of Chinese researchers is exploring the feasibility of producing building materials on Mars by melting its soil. Read more

Embracing adaptive reuse and resilient design

Our world isn’t static, and our buildings can’t be either. Ageing commercial and residential buildings waste energy, and new regulations increasingly mandate sustainability. Office buildings and malls sit vacant as more people work and shop from home, leaving these outdated assets poised for redevelopment. Read more

Splashing in the Seine, diving in the Danube: the drive to make cities swimmable

Campaigners and architects around the world are turning previously polluted rivers and harbours into the perfect places for a refreshing dip. So will we soon be swimming to work?Read more

Tarmac Sustainability Report: Green Strides for Construction

Tarmac showcases ESG progress, including CO2 reduction and workforce development for the construction sector. Leading UK costruction company, Tarmac, has released its annual sustainability report for 2023. Read more

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