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UPG completes construction at St. James’s Residences.

In December, UPG successfully completed construction at St. James’s Residences in just ~15 months, marking another major milestone for the team and all partners involved in delivering this exceptional scheme.

From the outset, the project demanded careful planning and precise execution. Key challenges included the assembly of multiple land parcels, construction of an eight-storey in-situ concrete frame without a tower crane, and just-in-time logistics delivered under tight central-London constraints (including operating without road closures). The build also required complex interface management, including cantilevering over a UK Power Networks substation.

At approximately 22.5 meters, the building falls within the scope of the Building Safety Act regime for higher-risk buildings (HRBs), bringing additional compliance and assurance requirements throughout delivery.

We are extremely proud of this achievement and would like to thank our subcontractors, consultants, stakeholders and project team for their commitment, collaboration and professionalism. Set moments from some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks including Big Ben, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Residences is a standout addition to this remarkable part of London.

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