Briggs & Forrester wins redevelopment in Soho

Briggs & Forrester, contractor

Briggs & Forrester Special Projects is working on the £2.3 million M&E installation for phase 2 of the redevelopment of Walker’s Court in London. The site is in Soho, and work includes the infrastructure for the new commercial office headquarters for property company Soho Estate, the revival of the Boulevard Theatre, new apartments, shops and restaurants and two existing nightclubs, including theatre of varieties The Box.

The project is due for completion in autumn 2018. The M&E services include voltage distribution, lighting, small power, the installation of an AHU, chiller plant and ductwork.

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