<P> In July 2008 Arup Project Management, who had previously been involved in site evaluation studies, were appointed by the client UKCMRI as project manager for the Institute's chosen location at Brill Place . In August the full professional team was appointed, including architect and lead designer HOK, AKT II (structural engineer), Arup (building services engineering) and Turner & Townsend (cost managers). In 2010 PLP Architecture was appointed to collaborate with HOK on the building's external envelope and BMJ architects were retained as a biological research facilities consultant . </P> <P> Following planning approval by Camden in December 2010, Laing O'Rourke was appointed as main contractor in March 2011 . </P> <P> Construction began in July 2011 and reached practical completion on time and within budget in August 2016, with researchers starting work in the new building in September . </P> <P> The construction cost was £ 465 million and including fit - out of the building the capital cost of the project was approximately £ 700 million . </P>

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