en.Wedoany.com Reported - Glencar has been awarded the contract for the western shell works of the LON1B2 data centre project at the Brent Cross campus in London. The project involves constructing a 70MW data centre facility with a gross floor area of 23,186 square metres, scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2029.
Glencar is responsible for delivering the western shell portion, including piling and foundations, structural frame and connections to the adjacent eastern shell, concrete and slab works, stair cores, and all envelope and roofing works.
The project is located within an already operational campus, where Building 1 is live and the eastern shell is currently under construction. Glencar is required to coordinate the delivery of the western phase alongside existing works, managing logistics and sequencing across multiple active construction zones.
A distinctive feature of LON1B2 is a living wall covering approximately 7,400 square metres of the building's façade, believed to be one of the largest of its kind globally. The system will incorporate over 750,000 plants to support biodiversity, reduce noise, and improve air quality adjacent to the Brent Reservoir Site of Special Scientific Interest. Glencar CEO Eddie McGillycuddy stated that this contract award reflects the company's growing track record in delivering data centre projects within complex environments. He noted that the Brent Cross campus is technically demanding and requires careful coordination across multiple phases. He also expressed anticipation in working closely with Pure DC and the wider team to advance the next stage of this development.
Glencar's recently published annual results for the year ended 31 September 2025 showed that delays on several projects led to a decrease in turnover from £406.8 million to £360.3 million, with pre-tax profit falling from £4.8 million to £3.9 million.
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