Proposal for London Underground Construction now includes Bank Station

Bank Station is one of the most complex and busiest interchanges of the Tube network system, and the recent proposal for London Underground construction in this section of the tube is aimed at relieving some of the congestion. Recently the City of London released a statement requesting construction firms who believe that they are capable of taking on this project to submit proposals.

The project is not a small one; in fact the estimated cost of the development and construction of the London Underground station is between £250 and £500 million. Once a firm has been chosen they will come on board in the summer of 2013 (a year after the 2012 Olympics), and construction will begin in 2015 and be completed in 2021. London workwear suppliers such as Dickies will need to get in plenty of stock to keep up with the post-Olympics and pre-Underground construction work.

Palace Rooms for Rent during London Olympics 2012

If you are still looking for accommodation in London during next year’s Olympic Games then you may be one of the lucky few who can take advantage of the palace rooms for rent during this period. Queen Elizabeth II recently agreed to rent out some of the rooms at St James’ Palace rooms, known as ‘state apartments’ amongst royal circles, as party venues. However, it is not just anyone who is entitled to rent these palace rooms; only holders of royal warrants, companies with long standing ties to the royal family, will be allowed to take advantage of this incredible opportunity/

The palace rooms available for rent are assumed to be the Throne Room, the Tapestry Room and the Queen Anne Room, among others. While Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of Her Royal Majesties since the time of Queen Victoria, St James’ Palace has been the home of several royal family members including Princes William and Harry.

London Olympics Velodrome Wins Building Awards

The incredible stadia and other developments that have been constructed in London for the 2012 Olympics are nothing short of incredible, so much so that they are winning building awards for their design. The Olympics Velodrome building in London was recently given an award for its sleek design.

Building work on the Velodrome began in March 2009 and construction workers in mens work overalls were busy with the development until February this year, which made it the first of the new buildings for the London Olympics to be finished. This 6000 seater building beat 26 other buildings to win the award. The Building Awards are held in recognition of the best designs for new buildings, places and spaces that are constructed in order to uplift and better public service.

London Prepares for Olympic Madness

It is astonishing how the world gets excited with a large sporting event like the soccer world cup and the Olympics. It does not come too much of a surprise thinking that these major sporting events unite nations and diverts all the negative news to the competitive world of sport. The Olympics taking place in London 2012 is just around the corner and the UK capital is busy as a bee with preparations for the global event. London is no stranger to the Olympics and therefore understands the magnitude of the games and the participation and publicity which it entails.

Construction of Olympic Venues near Completion

As 2012 draws closer so construction on the new Olympic venues has had to speed up. New photos have been published that show the progression of the developments, with many showing the stadia to be close to complete.

Construction workers donned their safety footwear and got cracking to ensure that the stadium was finished on time and within budget.

Office space rentals to increase due to Mayor’s plans

While Knightsbridge offices are already renowned for their prestigious location, it seems that these real estate gems are soon to be even more desirable. Knightsbridge office space is likely to receive even more interest as London Mayor, Boris Johnson, reveals plans for a single promotional agency for London.

The logistics of hosting the London Olympic Games a cause for concern

London Olympic Stadium

When the new stadium for the 2012 London Olympic Games is complete it will stand as a testament to the hard work of thousands of construction workers, plumbers, electricians and engineers, and it won’t look too bad either. Not only is the iconic Olympic construction designed to seat 80,000 spectators, host the opening and closing ceremonies and serve as a launch pad for Usain Bolt’s ridiculous speed, it is also intended to leave a lasting legacy for the British public.

If the UK manages to maintain the stadium as a financially viable resource (which they intend to do by converting it to a 25,000 capacity stadium for other international athletics meetings and possibly football and rugby events), they will be one of the few Olympic hosts who make a profit out of the expense and effort that goes into Olympic construction.