Project News Roundup: 8 April

Last Updated:

4th April 2014

Boris strikes again after approving Foster's City Road towers

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has approved Foster + Partners' high-rise City Forum development on City Road in Islington, overturning an earlier refusal by the local authority

Source: Architects Journal. Project Id: 9032579

Wates lands £37m North-west priority schools

The Education Funding Agency has appointed Wates Construction as preferred bidder for the £37m North West 4 batch of priority schools.

Source: Construction News. Project Id: 13218786

Crossrail 2 procurement could start in 2018

Procurement for Crossrail 2 could get under way in 2018 provided a funding agreement is reached later this year, according to Transport for London's managing director for planning.

Source: Construction News. Project Id: 90181224