Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, has acquired Worship Square, a newly built Grade A office building at 65 Clifton Street in the heart of the City of London, from HB Reavis, a preeminent European real estate developer and investor, in an off-market transaction. The 139,000-square-foot property offers
Members can enjoy discount until March 2026 Members of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) across the UK can become Carbon Literate thanks to a 70% discount. Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is offering its accredited training for the construction sector at a discounted price until the end of the
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, is celebrating a triple win at the Construction Awards of Excellence ceremony held in Birmingham by the National Federation of Builders (NFB), taking home the title spots for three prestigious categories – Rising Star, Innovation in Construction Technology and the Remarkable Heritage and Conservation Project.
Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, has acquired Worship Square, a newly built Grade A office building at 65 Clifton Street in the heart of the City of London, from HB Reavis, a preeminent European real estate developer and investor, in an off-market transaction. The 139,000-square-foot property offers premium workspace across nine floors with terraces and amenities. Located right in the heart of the City, the building was completed by HB Reavis in 2024 and is 97% leased to leading occupiers, including Wise, a global technology company, and Frontier Economics, a prominent European economic consultancy. A mix of flexible workspace is available, with the lower ground and basement floors offered by HB Reavis’ brand HubHub. 3,800-square-foot of retail space is also available on the ground floor. Alfonso Munk, Global Co-Head of Investment Management at Hines, said: “We are delighted to make this acquisition at a time when compelling demand-supply dynamics for prime office space in London have created an extremely favorable backdrop for rental growth.” “Occupiers are demanding high-quality, amenity-rich office space in the city’s best locations, and this building delivers on every front. Our research shows a growing bifurcation between best-in-class offices and the rest, and Worship Square positions us firmly on the right side of that trend.” Steven Skinner, CEO of HB Reavis Developments, added: “Worship Square is a landmark, multi-award-winning UK project that embodies our long-held strategic focus delivering highly sustainable and healthy workplaces that put the occupier at the heart. The calibre of occupier and attracting a near 100% occupancy at building completion is testament to the quality of development. The completion of the asset sale to Hines enables additional capital to reinvest into our existing development pipeline.” With limited Grade A availability and rising construction costs, businesses have been driving a flight to quality, prioritizing modern, sustainable and well-located offices. Institutional liquidity is also returning to the London office market, reinforcing confidence in prime assets like Worship Square. Jake Walsh, Managing Director at Hines said: “Securing an asset of this quality in a prime location in London off market is a testament to Hines’ unique ability to deliver on behalf of our investors, in a market where alpha creation at all stages of the ownership lifecycle is vital.” This investment, made on behalf of a Hines-sponsored fund, aligns with the firm’s global strategy to focus on prime assets across all asset types in gateway cities, delivering resilient income and positioning its portfolio to benefit from new macroeconomic and geopolitical trends shaping the future. HB Reavis’ long-term strategy continues to centre on premium projects and long-term asset management, while retaining the flexibility to respond to opportunities which support the strategic optimisation of its portfolio. In this context, transactions such as the sale of Worship Square create additional capacity for the company to advance new development opportunities in the United Kingdom and Germany, which remain key markets in its development strategy Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
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Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, is celebrating a triple win at the Construction Awards of Excellence ceremony held in Birmingham by the National Federation of Builders (NFB), taking home the title spots for three prestigious categories – Rising Star, Innovation in Construction Technology and the Remarkable Heritage and Conservation Project. The awards, held annually by the NFB, celebrate outstanding achievements across the UK construction sector, recognising excellence in construction, innovation, sustainability, collaboration and individual contribution. The Rising Star award recognises emerging talent demonstrating exceptional potential, innovation, and leadership within the construction industry. G F Tomlinson had two shortlisted out of the four finalists, with Amy Kelly and Harry Gilsenan who had been selected from 300 applicants. Amy Kelly was triumphant on the night, standing out for her journey from Technical Trainee to Assistant Site Manager in under six years, showcasing technical skill, environmental responsibility and a commitment to community engagement. Amy has made an impact through mentoring young people, promoting sustainability on-site, and driving improvements in operational efficiency. Her passion for social value and outreach has connected hundreds of local students and residents with live construction projects – including the high-profile Sherwood Observatory scheme. The Innovation in Construction Technology award celebrates projects that use advanced digital tools and modern methods of construction to transform the way the industry delivers. G F Tomlinson received this award for its work on the Sherwood Observatory in Sutton-in-Ashfield – a £6.8 million world-class STEM facility that has reimagined a disused Victorian underground reservoir into a cutting-edge educational and community destination. By merging heritage, science, and technology, the contractor delivered a landmark scheme that not only celebrates engineering excellence but also fosters educational opportunities and community pride. The project demonstrated outstanding innovation through its use of 3D laser scanning, Building Information Modelling (BIM), off-site manufacturing and real-time digital engagement tools to achieve precision, quality and sustainability. Stephen Spiegelhalter, G F Tomlinson’s Project Manager for the scheme was on hand to receive this prestigious award. The Remarkable Heritage and Conservation Project award recognises outstanding craftsmanship, sensitivity, and innovation in the preservation and restoration of historically significant sites, and the nominated scheme recognised G F Tomlinson’s exceptional work on the restoration and refurbishment of the Grade II Listed Central Building at the University of Nottingham’s Castle Meadow Campus. A landmark project that has transformed a unique 1990s tensile-roof structure into a modern education and events hub, the restoration involved the sensitive preservation of one of the UK’s youngest listed buildings, including the complex renewal of its 4,500 sq. metre PTFE roof, extensive structural repairs and refinishing of over 900m² of glass and aluminium cladding. Through innovative engineering solutions, collaborative heritage stewardship and a commitment to carbon reduction, the team delivered major programme, cost and sustainability benefits for the university, while breathing new life into a building of significant architectural importance. Lee Roberts, G F Tomlinson Site Manager, who has worked for the company for over 30 years, proudly received the award on behalf of the project team. This triple success reflects G F Tomlinson’s continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact across its diverse project portfolio throughout the region. Andy Sewards, Chairman at G F Tomlinson, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been recognised with three prestigious awards at this year’s Construction Awards of Excellence organised by the NFB. Each win is a testament to the dedication, talent and collaborative spirit of our team. “These accolades celebrate not only our technical excellence but also our purpose to build responsibly, sustainably and with long-lasting benefit for the communities in which we operate.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals