Can ATLAS prop up the market?

Deborah Powell examines a recent set of government guidelines issued to councils and gauges how effective they would prove at kick-starting stalled developments

Before the recession, city centres up and down the country saw a boom of urban regeneration schemes. New up and coming areas burst on the scene complete with residential flat blocks, flagship developm...

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Vacant profits

The UK's love affair with the car has given rise to the lucrative industry of car parking. Helen Lartey explores what it takes to own, operate and manage a car park, both for busin...

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Daylight saving

In increasingly crowded towns and cities, Paul Smith outlines the regulation requirements for a building's access to light - a vital yet often underrated requirement for properties...

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More than just a paint job

Sarah Speight explores the mysterious world of interior design and discovers that good design is surprisingly crucial when aiming to achieve business success...

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Sporting excellence

In the run up to the London 2012 Olympics, there's been a concerted focus on providing high-quality sporting facilities that both nurture future sport talent and aid in combattin...

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Schedule of works: Planning for the best outcome

Building works and refurbishments rarely go exactly to plan or budget. However, as Adam Story explains, by getting the right people to perform the correct works plans, the chances ...


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News in Brief

Bank of Essex to challenge high street brands

Councillors in Essex have released plans to create their own bank, in a bid to ease local companies'...

Blackpool regeneration given go ahead

Blackpool Council has given the go ahead for a £220m regeneration scheme to transform the town centr...

Union Square, Swindon

Swindon's regeneration plans are picking up pace with a Jury's Hotel due to open in May and planning...

The Final Word

The hell of high water

With the UK now seemingly developing a 'flood season', Peter Mooney explains why businesses should take the risk of flooding very seriously...