Two Canary Wharf Group building projects have won bronze awards from the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

The Pan Peninsula scheme at 1 Millharbour, managed on behalf of developer Ballymore Properties Limited by Canary Wharf Contractors Limited (CWCL), and the 20 and 25 Churchill Place project on the Canary Wharf Estate both won bronze awards at a recent Awards dinner.

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is designed to improve the image of construction through better management and presentation of sites, over and above the statutory requirements.

Measures to lessen environmental impact, including a comprehensive traffic management scheme at the Churchill Place project, were among the aspects highly commended by the Considerate Constructors’ site monitor. These included using waterways to transport materials and an innovative web-booking scheme for deliveries to reduce road congestion. Both of the projects achieved a materials recycling rate of over 80% and used local suppliers where possible.

To earn a Considerate Constructors Award, building sites have to achieve a score of 95%+ in four quarterly audits on criteria such as environmental friendliness, safety, consideration and being a good neighbour. Of the 6,500 eligible sites throughout the UK, only 7.5% won an award in 2008.

CWCL was also recently named as one of the Sunday Times 50 Best Green Companies in the UK.

Cormac MacCrann, Executive Director of Construction at CWCL said:

“Given the wide range and sheer volume of activity taking place on the Canary Wharf Estate and surrounding areas, it is particularly important for Canary Wharf Contractors to lessen the impact on the environment, minimise disruption to our neighbours and ensure the welfare of people working on our sites.”

“We are extremely pleased to see our efforts recognised in this way, and will continue to work towards the highest standards to protect the environment, minimise disturbance to the local community and keep our people safe.”

Norman Reed, Chairman of the Considerate Constructors Scheme said:

“The winners are not just those receiving the Awards; they include the site’s neighbours and workforce, as well as the environment, and all those who benefit from the superb standards displayed by the winning constructors.”

Notes to Editor:

20 Churchill Place, to be occupied by State Street, and 25 Churchill Place are two 14-storey office towers currently being constructed on the Canary Wharf Estate. 20 Churchill Place is due for completion in September 2008. 25 Churchill Place is only being constructed to ground level until a pre-let or pre-sale is in place.

Pan Peninsula consists of two residential towers of 40 and 50 storeys. Once completed in May 2009, Tower 1 (East) will be the tallest residential building in Britain, and include 792 luxury apartments, a private cinema and spa centre. Tower 2 (West) is due for completion in January 2009.

Photographs are available on request.

About Canary Wharf Group plc

The prime business function of CWG is the building and leasing of Grade A office and retail space at its 97 acre estate in East London (“the Estate”). Over the last twenty years it has constructed more office space in London than any other property group totalling over 14 million sq. ft of commercial space. The development now comprises 33 office buildings and over 200 shops, bars and restaurants within four retail malls. It also has a conference and banqueting centres, two Docklands Light Railways stations, a Jubilee Line station, car parks and approximately 20 acres of landscaped open spaces.

CWG owns completed properties amounting to approximately 7.9 million sq ft. CWG also owns and controls the retail space (approximately 740,000 sq ft), Wintergardens (40,000 sq ft) and public parking, (approx. 1.5m sq ft) as well as the roads (totalling 6.8 km) and parks and open spaces on the Estate (totalling 382,900 sq ft) in addition to land held for future development. It is through this ownership and the management of the entire 97 acre Estate that     CWG controls the integrity of the Estate which enhances the value of the whole.