Contractor Selected for Mixed-Use Tower on London Fringe

British Land hired longtime collaborator McLaren Construction as the general contractor for Phase 2 of Aldgate Place on London’s city fringe, with work set to start in the third quarter of this year, Construction Enquirer reports. On the drawing board are 136,000 ft², housing 159 build-to-rent apartments, 19,000 ft² of office space and 8,000 ft² for retail and amenities. On its 27th project for developer British Land, McLaren will aim for “a comprehensive upgrade to the public realm with increased biodiversity and a focus on health and well-being.” A previous phase of Aldgate Place stands roughly 25 stories, and this iteration appears to be roughly the same height.