From UKREiiF to Blenheim Palace, heritage skills shortages to the impact of geopolitical conflict on construction — it’s been a huge month at Building Design. Our team has been covering the biggest conversations shaping the built environment, including: 🔹 Key takeaways from UKREiiF 2026 and the debates dominating the sector 🔹 The £12m restoration helping futureproof Blenheim Palace for the next 300 years 🔹 St Paul’s Cathedral’s mission to tackle the heritage skills crisis 🔹 Analysis of how the Iran conflict is affecting construction and development 🔹 Opinion pieces on housing delivery, systems thinking, office-to-resi conversions and the future of architecture Plus: 📚 New CPD modules on BIM, embodied carbon, retrofit, fire safety and healthy buildings 🏆 Updates on the Architect of the Year Awards and Building the Future Conference 2026 📰 The month’s most-read news stories from across the industry Thanks to everyone who contributed, debated and shared insights with us this month. Explore all the highlights in our latest newsletter 👇
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Mayor of London and MHCLG to press ahead with new town plan despite Enfield Council withdrawal: Mayor and MHCLG both understood to be looking at range of delivery options for 21,000-home project which is listed in government’s New Towns programme #architecture #news
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Think Urban set to be appointed architect for 280-home Cotswolds scheme: Cardiff-based design practice will work on scheme near Cirencester #architecture #news
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Enfield Council withdraws 21,000-home plan from New Towns programme following change in political control: North London borough’s new Conservative leader said group was elected on mandate to protect green belt #architecture #news
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SOM’s City towers plan gets green light after original scheme revised following backlash: Initial proposal to replace Silk Street headquarters of Linklaters received more than 1,000 objections #architecture #news
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City Hall gives green light for JTP’s 1,500-home leisure centre regeneration in north London: Scheme had been rejected by Barnet council #architecture #news
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In pictures: Aecom’s Darlington station expansion opens to passengers: A £113m government funding pot has helped deliver two new platforms at the County Durham station #architecture #news
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Arup-designed plans to double size of Bradford city centre revealed: A new rail station and tram line could support 5,000 new homes at the Southern Gatway project #architecture #news
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In pictures: Allies and Morrison’s City office set to be new home of Clifford Chance: Law firm due to move into 2 Aldermanbury Square by 2028 #architecture #news
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Sheppard Robson gets go-ahead for social rent homes within 3,000-home Brent masterplan: Scheme is phase 4 of Sheppard Robson-designed Grand Union development #architecture #news