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William Hare secures steelwork contract for London's 2FA project

William Hare Group has secured a contract to provide design, fabrication, and installation for a sustainable steel solution for the new development at Broadgate in London, UK.

This 2 Finsbury Avenue (2FA) project will feature a 21-storey West Tower and a 36-storey East Tower, connected by a 12-storey podium. 

The design includes a solid and glazed sawtooth-shaped facade featuring triangular patterns and will be supported by a steelwork system.  

The property will have more than 750,000ft² of new office space, alongside green areas, leisure facilities, and spaces accessible to the public. 

It is said to become the largest building on the Broadgate campus. 

It targets Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method Outstanding, WELL Platinum, Energy Performance Certificate A, and NABERS five-star ratings.  

The all-electric, smart-enabled development is designed to achieve leading carbon and energy efficiency during its operation. 

Using LEAN design principles in collaboration with its supply chain, William Hare has built its steel solution to align with the project's overall sustainability aims. 

Last month, Sir Robert McAlpine was selected to construct this dual high-rise, mixed-use development. 

A joint venture between British Land and GIC appointed the construction and civil engineering company for this project.  

Matthew Nesbit, group board director at William Hare, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed at 2 Finsbury Avenue, as an extension of the work we have already delivered on the Broadgate development. 

“Being able to bring our design, fabrication and delivery capability to life on schemes like this is a testament to our market-leading position as a global steel specialist."

A third of the development's office space has been pre-leased by hedge fund company Citadel and Citadel Securities. 

Completion is expected in 2027, with William Hare anticipated to finish its work by mid-2025. 

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