Tag: Canary Wharf Group



Canary Wharf Contractors to pioneer Vehicle Safety Technology at Southbank Place

Posted on 11 September, 2015 by Neil Bird under Misc

Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd (CWCL) will be the first company to implement technology helping HGV drivers take alternative routes in order to protect cyclists and reduce pollution and congestion. CWCL will use technology currently being developed by... Read More

Walkie Talkie close to fully let following latest Deals

Posted on 7 September, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

The Walkie Talkie has shrugged off its recent Carbuncle Cup award by building further upon its incredible commercial success. Today, joint owners Canary Wharf Group and Land Securities have announced the letting of level 34 of 20 Fenchurch Street to... Read More

Canary Wharf Group welcomes UCL to One Canada Square

Posted on 30 July, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

In what is describes as an “exciting addition to the world of business”, Canary Wharf Group has attracted a world-beating university to its docklands estate. During the next 12 months University College London (UCL) will wind down its existing... Read More

Canary Wharf’s Cognicity Challenge lays the foundations for a Smarter City

Posted on 9 July, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Three innovative high-tech companies have been named winners in the third round of Canary Wharf Group’s Cognicity Challenge. Sir George Iacobescu, Cognicity Challenge Cohort 3 Showcase Event, Level 39, Canary Wharf, London. In the “Connected... Read More

Crossrail Place Gardens ‘Bloom’ as Canary Wharf launches Community Performance Programme

Posted on 12 May, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Top Properties

Canary Wharf Group has launched a community performance programme at Crossrail Place, the Foster + Partners designed Crossrail station/retail and leisure destination, which opened to the public at the beginning of this month. The initiative, launched in... Read More

Canary Wharf’s Crossrail Place Opens to the Public

Posted on 1 May, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Top Properties

Crossrail Place, a striking seven-storey structure designed by Foster + Partners, has opened to the public today, promising to offer visitors a glimpse of the station of the future. Crossrail Place, on the North Dock of Canary Wharf, will eventually... Read More

Where the Heart is: Londoners want Office Accommodation close to Home

Posted on 24 April, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

While the daily commute may be a fact of life for many, a new study by Canary Wharf Group finds it is having a negative impact on the wellbeing of London office workers. As a result, the group has teamed up with colour consulting agency mycoocoon to... Read More

Brookfield-QIA completes acquisition of Canary Wharf Group

Posted on 20 April, 2015 by Neil Bird under Business News

Brookfield Property Partners and joint venture partner Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) have today announced the 100 per cent completion of the take-over of Canary Wharf Group, through the acquisition of Songbird Estates and the share capital of Canary... Read More

Canary Wharf Group showcases Diverse Portfolio

Posted on 11 March, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Top Properties

Canary Wharf Group is this week showcasing its extensive portfolio at the annual MIPIM property show in the South of France. The Group’s diverse development pipeline currently includes commercial, retail, lifestyle, tech and residential... Read More

Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar overcome Shell Centre challenge

Posted on 27 February, 2015 by admin under Commercial Developments

The High Court has dismissed the challenge made against the Secretary of State's decision to approve the redevelopment of the Shell Centre on London’s South Bank. The action was launched last July by local activist and writer George Turner, who... Read More