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Laing O’Rourke wins contract to build former Royal Mail sorting office scheme in London

Source: http://www.builderandengineer.co.uk

Laing O’Rourke has won the contract to regenerate The Post Building in London.Located on a prominent island block bordered by New Oxford Street, High Holborn and Museum Street, in the West End of the city, the joint venture development by Oxford Properties and Brockton Capital will incorporate one-acre floorplates and private roof terraces to every floor.Combined with the latest in world-class technology, design and sustainability, the development will also feature a 7,500 sq ft rooftop garden, retail, food and beverage amenities.The demolition phase has now been completed and Laing O’Rourke has commenced construction of the former Royal Mail sorting office, with the project scheduled to complete in 2018.