Client fires starting gun on £66m Barbican work packages
Summary
The City of London Corporation has begun procurement for £66m of mechanical, electrical, demolition and structural works at the Barbican Centre. These packages sit within the wider £176m Barbican Renewal Programme, which will refurbish the occupied Grade II-listed Brutalist arts complex.
Why it matters
The project involves major works to a listed, occupied building, which is relevant to surveyors assessing heritage constraints, building fabric, and phased refurbishment risks. It also signals significant public-sector capital investment in complex urban property assets.
Key points
- Procurement has opened for two work packages worth £66m.
- The works cover mechanical, electrical, demolition and structural elements.
- The packages are part of the £176m Barbican Renewal Programme.
- The Barbican Centre is an occupied Grade II-listed Brutalist complex.
Organisations:
City of London Corporation, Barbican Centre, BSB Construction
Regulations:
Grade II-listed
Locations:
Barbican, City of London
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