Shepherd Construction - Sheffield

Date: 21 May 2009

Shepherd Construction this week celebrated a major milestone in the construction of a mixed-used development that is set to re-draw Sheffield's skyline.

The nationally-operating contractor held a 'topping out'* ceremony to mark the completion of the highest point on the City Lofts St Pauls' Apartments development, which at 108 metres high will rise 30 metres above Sheffield's previous holder of the 'Tallest Building' title, the Arts Tower.

Shepherd's chief executive Allan McDougall together with representatives from the city and the building project, performed the 'topping-out' for the development, designed by architect Conran & Partners, ahead of the first residents moving in when the apartments complete this September.

Almost two thirds of the 316 luxury one and two-bedroom apartments have already been sold. The apartments are split between two interlinking towers - Tower One at 12 storeys and Tower Two at 32 storeys.

A further phase of development, providing 22,000 sq ft of retail and leisure facilities, and 88 car parking spaces, will complete in August 2010.

Allan McDougall, chief executive for Shepherd Construction commented: "This is a key milestone for this striking development which is rapidly achieving iconic status in Sheffield and will provide residents with fantastic panoramic views across the city.

Graeme Dodds from developer City Lofts Sheffield said, "We are proud to be delivering a project that is set to make a significant contribution to the regeneration of the city, and look forward to completing the first phase later this summer. In the current climate, it is testament to the success of this building that so many apartments have already been sold."

L to R: Allan McDougall, Shepherd Construction ; Andy Topley, Creative Sheffield;Tim Bowder-Ridger, Conran & Partners; Simon Clement-Jones, Sheffield City Council; Jon Johnson, WSP

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