And finally… World’s tallest modular tower tops out in Croydon

Tide Construction is closing in on the completion of the world’s largest towers built using modular construction.

And finally... World’s tallest modular tower tops out in Croydon

Comprising of two towers at 44-storeys and 38-storeys, the final pod has been craned into place on the 550-apartment residential development at 101 George Street in Croydon, London.

The 136m scheme is as high as the London Eye and will house 546 Build to Rent homes.



And finally... World’s tallest modular tower tops out in Croydon

With the help of its offsite division Vision Modular Systems, Tide Construction will complete the project in just over two years – half the time it would have taken using traditional methods of construction.

Christy Hayes, CEO of Tide Construction, said: “Construction of the towers began in February 2018 after planning consent was gained back in November 2017.

“From there, the 1,526 modules were stacked on top of a concrete podium linking both towers at ground floor level.



And finally... World’s tallest modular tower tops out in Croydon

“Once the concrete cores of the two towers were complete, Vision Modular Systems’ pre-fitted, pre-plumbed and pre-wired modules began arriving on site.

“We successfully installed the last module in just 35 weeks – three weeks ahead of an already tight schedule – after the first was craned into place.

“As we reach this exciting milestone, already 80% of the glazed terracotta façade has also been completed.”


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