McLaren wins £57m all-timber office job
Construction News (UK)
AI Article Summary
McLaren has been appointed to construct the UK's largest all-timber frame modular office building for Global Holdings Management Group. The Xylo scheme is a nine-storey structure offering 9,290 square meters of workspace in Clerkenwell, central London. The project is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2028.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how sustainable building materials like timber can be used effectively at scale in commercial constructions. For Canadian builders, this means an increased focus on modular and eco-friendly constructions could drive new business opportunities and potentially influence local regulations and standards towards greener practices.
