15 JUL 2024

SKANSKA SIGNS £105M MILLBANK OFFICE CONTRACT

Skanska has signed a £105m contract for the redevelopment of 7 Millbank in the heart of Westminster. 

It has secured the project with Baola Properties for construction and mechanical and electrical engineering services at the site. 

Skanska will lead the construction of a new nine-storey office building with two basement levels. 

The design and build of approximately 12,100sq m  of flexible workspace will include reconstruction of the original historic façade, which has been carefully deconstructed and stored before being rebuilt into the new structure to maintain and enhance the building’s historic character.

The rebuilding of the Portland stone facade will repair the structural damage caused by corrosion from embedded steelwork.

Originally headquarters for British American Tobacco between 1913 and 1915, it is currently being used as part of the parliamentary estate.

The building is targeting environmental standards to achieve BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Platinum and Design for Performance to secure a Nabers 5* accreditation.

Construction will being this month and is expected to be completed in January 2027.

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