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Leeds station’s £303 million transformation signals a new chapter for the city
As major rail investment promises to reshape Leeds city centre, ember reflects on

Six years of scaffolding: why building safety delays cannot continue
Residents of a London tower block have spent six years surrounded by scaffolding

Lion Green Road: award-winning council housing demonstrates the value of exceptional residential design
A pioneering housing development in south London has won the prestigious 2026 RIBA

Kingston Market fire: further safety concerns force extended closure
A fire at Kingston’s historic Ancient Market Place has led to further disruption

Large-scale Nottingham fire highlights the devastating impact of fire in the built environment
A major fire neat Nottingham city centre required 12 fire engines at the

Grenfell investigation reaches major milestone as CPS considers manslaughter charges
The criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire has reached a significant milestone,

Student fire safety: a timely reminder as the new university year begins
As thousands of students settle into university accommodation for the new academic year,

UK construction: maybe it’s not all doom and gloom
If you believed every headline, you’d be forgiven for thinking UK construction was

Managing fire risks in heritage buildings
A major fire at the historic Dalton Mills in Keighley has highlighted the