John F Hunt completes demolition and moves to construction and piling at 45 Moorfields for developer Freshwater.
John F Hunt has completed the demolition phase at 45 Moorfields in London and has officially commenced construction and piling works on site. Operating at the location formerly known as Tenter House, the contractor is working alongside project managers Buro Four and cost consultants Exigere on behalf of developer Freshwater.
The transition from site clearance to structural foundations marks a significant phase for the high-profile commercial development. Piling operations will establish the sub-structure required for the new multi-storey office scheme in the City of London, bringing heavy plant and specialist sub-contractors onto the footprint.
For site teams and trade contractors across the capital, the progression of large-scale commercial builds indicates steady activity within central urban hubs, maintaining demand for specialist groundworks, structural engineering, and heavy plant services.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
While a single commercial piling project does not immediately alter retail tool pricing at merchants like Screwfix or Toolstation, it highlights ongoing demand for structural fixings, heavy-duty demolition gear, and site safety equipment. Sub-contractors bidding on urban groundworks schemes must account for tight site access, requiring compact machinery, quiet-running cordless tools, and strict dust extraction setups to meet city environmental standards. Builders preparing for similar structural projects should ensure their heavy-duty equipment and core drilling gear meet current site safety compliance before tendering for tier-one sites.
Reported by The Construction Index — original article
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