NFU Mutual begins major revamp of Edinburgh office building

NFU Mutual has commenced a major programme of works to transform a high profile office development in Edinburgh’s city centre.On completion at the end of 2018, 80 George Street will provide up to 40,585 sq ft (3,770 sq m) of Grade A office accommodation over six levels with floorplates of approximately 8,000 sq ft. It is one of only two major office development projects to complete in Edinburgh city centre this year.80 George Street is a well-known building which occupies an enviable location in the centre of one of Edinburgh’s best known streets. The building has a spacious terrace on the sixth floor level with unrivalled panoramic views across the city, taking in Edinburgh Castle to the south and Queen Street Gardens to the north.Completing in December 2018, the £4 million programme will include a comprehensive refurbishment and enhancement of the main entrance and reception, common parts and external fabric.The office suites will be refurbished to open plan space with high quality finishes throughout, new linear plank ceilings and integrated lighting. Floors 1 and 2 will be finished with a de-furbished ceiling approach. The M&E services will also be replaced throughout.The basement will be overhauled to include new wide-ranging health and wellbeing facilities. These include high powered showers and gym-style changing areas, lockers, a drying room and a dedicated cycle store area with 30 racks and a deluxe repair station.Occupiers can benefit from lower energy costs with EPC ‘B’ and BREEAM ‘Very Good’ ratings on target to be achieved.Property advisor JLL has been appointed as the sole letting agent.The project team includes building contractor akp Scotland, architect Michael Laird Associates and project manager PSK.