18/07/2011 by Buildington
The US Embassy today stepped up plans for its new £1 billion base in the borough of Wandsworth as construction rivals prepared to lock horns over the prestigious project.
The embassy's adviser, consultant Cushman & Wakefield, was holding a briefing for potential bidders in London today. Under US law, only American companies are allowed the lead contract to build embassies.
Six major US contractors - Caddell, Walsh, Plaza, Clark, Hensel Phelps and Harbert - have been shortlisted although many are expected to partner with UK builders to deliver the project.
Read the full article in Evening Standard: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23970843-rivals-battle-for-work-on-pound-1bn-us-embassy-work.do