New favourite for next phase of Landsec's Nova scheme

摘要

Skanska is now being tipped to land the next phase of Landsec's Nova East scheme in London's Victoria. Nova East was originally drawn up as a 14-storey scheme and given planning three years ago but a revised planning application to Westminster council was sent in just before Christmas to make the building a 17-storey block. Sir Robert McAlpine had been considered the long-time favourite for the Nova East office scheme which has been designed by Lynch Architects. It is believed to have a value in excess of £100m. But Skanska is being tipped for the deal with one source saying: "Macs was in pole position on this but it's heading Skanska's way. They've been pushing very hard on this." If confirmed, the deal would be revenge for the firm after missing out last year to McAlpine on Landsec's new headquarters building for Deutsche Bank.