We’re delighted to share that The Rex Co-Living Scheme in Kingston-upon-Thames has been shortlisted for Low Carbon Project of the Year at the Construction News Awards!
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this project such a success, it's fantastic to see the scheme recognised at this level.
The winners will be announced on 9th July 2026 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Congratulations to all those nominated, and best of luck!
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🏗️ Project Update – ‘Press House’ – Located on Beresford Street, Woolwich
We are pleased to announce that Phase 1 of our Press House PBSA development in Woolwich has successfully reached Practical Completion this week, ahead of schedule.
This represents a significant milestone in our dual‑phase scheme delivered in partnership with our valued client team: Q Investment Partners, Hurlington Capital, and GAMUDA.
Phase 1 delivers 299 high‑quality student homes, a mix of studio and cluster apartments arranged across thirteen floor plates.
The ground floor provides a suite of modern amenity spaces designed to enhance the students experience, including private study rooms, a games room, and a fully equipped gym/yoga studio.
In addition, Level 9 features an external communal terrace offering views over the River Thames and Lower Docklands Area .
This project has not been without its challenges. Located along a dual carriageway and operating with limited onsite storage, the team had to optimise every aspect of the construction sequence with careful and detailed planning and collaboration with our contractors and suppliers.
To overcome some of these constraints we developed a plan where a Tower Crane would initially sit on ballast to complete the slipform core, the crane was then re located to the top of the newly completed stair core, enabling us to maximise site efficiency, free up essential working space, and maintain smooth logistical operations throughout the build.
Reaching this stage is a testament to the hard work, collaboration, and dedication of the entire project team including our trusted suppliers and sub-contractors. We look forward to completing the remaining 120 beds in Phase 2 in the coming months.
We’re delighted to showcase the completed project photos from The Rex in Kingston-upon-Thames.
The scheme involved the redevelopment of an existing student accommodation building to deliver 210 co-living units, while retaining the ground floor commercial spaces, including the CEX and KFC retail units, and creating new commercial space, extensive communal areas, and E-class co-working facilities.
The development incorporated the reuse of elements of the existing substructure and superstructure, supporting a more efficient and sustainable redevelopment. Notably, this scheme is the UK’s first co-living development built to BREEAM Outstanding.
It’s fantastic to see this project reach completion, and we’re proud to have played a part in bringing it to life. A huge thank you to everyone involved in delivering The Rex!
A big thank you to Work At Height Training and Cian ODriscoll for delivering crane driver rescue training at the Speakers Corner site.
At CField, we ensure all rescue plans are adequate and fit for the task by making sure our site teams are fully prepared for any emergency situations. Training like this is essential in maintaining the highest safety standards on site.
Cian was a pleasure to have on site and we appreciate the expertise and professionalism he brought to the training.
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To mark International Women’s Day, we are delighted to welcome Sorcha McAnespy, who will host a virtual talk this Wednesday.
Sorcha will discuss this year’s International Women’s Day theme of diversity and share insights on the experiences of women working in male-dominated industries.
As the Global Lead for the Women@Terex group, Sorcha plays a pivotal role in promoting gender equity within the manufacturing industry, advocating for policies and practices that support women’s growth and leadership. Through her work, she has helped foster a more inclusive environment in a traditionally male-dominated field and continues to serve as a mentor and role model to women at every stage of their careers.
Happy International Women’s Day! We’re very excited to meet Sorcha and celebrate together.
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