Journal

Notes from the scaffold.

Observations on heritage construction, listed buildings and prime London refurbishment, written by the people delivering the work.

Heritage

16 September 2026

6 minute read

Working on Grade I and Grade II listed buildings: how we approach heritage construction

Listed building work demands a different discipline. From listed building consent to like for like materials and traditional craft, here is how Ushii delivers construction on Grade I and Grade II listed properties across London.

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Kensington guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Kensington: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Kensington. Housing stock, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Chelsea guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Chelsea: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Chelsea. Housing stock, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Westminster guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Westminster: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Westminster. Housing stock, Westminster City Council planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Mayfair guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Mayfair: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Mayfair. Housing stock, Westminster City Council planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Belgravia guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Belgravia: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Belgravia. Housing stock, Westminster City Council planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Knightsbridge guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Knightsbridge: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Knightsbridge. Housing stock, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster City Council planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Notting Hill guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Notting Hill: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Notting Hill. Housing stock, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Holland Park guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Holland Park: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Holland Park. Housing stock, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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St John's Wood guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in St John's Wood: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in St John's Wood. Housing stock, the City of Westminster planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Richmond guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Richmond: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Richmond. Housing stock, the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Chiswick guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Chiswick: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Chiswick. Housing stock, the London Borough of Hounslow planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Enfield guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Enfield: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Enfield. Housing stock, the London Borough of Enfield planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Hampstead guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Hampstead: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Hampstead. Housing stock, the London Borough of Camden planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Highgate guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Highgate: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Highgate. Housing stock, the London Borough of Camden and the London Borough of Haringey planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Islington guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Islington: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Islington. Housing stock, the London Borough of Islington planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Primrose Hill guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Primrose Hill: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Primrose Hill. Housing stock, the London Borough of Camden planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Barnet guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Barnet: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Barnet. Housing stock, the London Borough of Barnet planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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Winchmore Hill guide

20 September 2026

5 minute read

Building in Winchmore Hill: a local guide to renovation, planning and getting it right

What it actually takes to run a construction project in Winchmore Hill. Housing stock, the London Borough of Enfield planning, realistic programmes and the site logistics nobody mentions until you are already on the scaffold.

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