07/07/2011 by Buildington
Construction company Laing O'Rourke is close to clinching the prized £300 million contract to build British Land's Cheesegrater skyscraper, reports Evening Standard.
The firm is understood to have pipped bidding rival Skanska, which built the Gherkin at 30 St Mary Axe, to the deal.
British Land declined to comment but is understood to be poised to confirm the appointment within the next few weeks.
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