Crossrail has certainly been one of the most high profile infrastructure projects that has ever been seen in the UK. It’s also one of the largest in Europe and has put the UK, and the UK construction industry, under a significant spotlight. As completion of...
The Crossrail Project is one of the most significant infrastructure ventures ever undertaken in the UK. The purpose of Crossrail is to create the Elizabeth Line and, in doing so, complete the biggest construction project in Europe. Although there has been some controversy surrounding Crossrail...
Across the UK, and globally, the vast majority of people live in cities. In 1950s Britain, 79% of the UK population lived in cities. This was already a fairly significant share but by 2030 this figure is predicted to rise to 92.2%. So, we are...
Urban regeneration is a hot topic in the construction sector, and beyond. Not only is there plenty to talk about in terms of works in progress but also the opportunities that exist to use regeneration to create more sustainable infrastructure and positive built-up environments. Although...
Urban regeneration has come a long way in the 21st Century. Today, UK towns and cities are being redeveloped to make way for more useful construction that is designed to solve problems, such as a lack of housing or the economic decay of certain areas....
Modern urban regeneration is essential for UK cities. Over the past 10-15 years we have seen a significant rise in projects designed to make urban environments into more sustainable communities. Their success can be seen in terms of the increasing volumes of people who now...
Urban regeneration is a very wide ranging term that can apply to a broad spectrum of situations. It essentially covers the reconstruction of built up areas, especially where there is evidence of urban decay. Urban regeneration began in the late 19th century and went through...
Brexit is currently causing a lot of concern for a lot of people. The level of uncertainty surrounding the UK’s departure from the European Union is beginning to make many businesses and individuals feel quite confused about what life will look like after Brexit has...
RG have started work on the 37-storey student housing scheme for Olympian Homes in Leeds. The Hume House project will rise to 114m, making it the tallest building in Yorkshire and North East England. The site, located on Tower House Street, will provide 752 bedrooms of purpose-built...
In September this year, the Migration Advisory Committee released its report on the impact of EEA migration in the UK. This piece of research was designed to help the government make decisions about immigration policy in a post-Brexit Britain, in particular with respect to workers...
The MAC report on the impact of EEA migration in the UK is part of the process of the UK preparing for Brexit. Its purpose is to look at immigration in the UK, in particular those immigrants coming from Europe, and to establish what policies...
In 1802, the first plans were drawn up for a tunnel that would connect Britain and France – it would be lit by oil lamps and horse drawn carts would be used to ferry passengers from one country to another. From that moment until the...