In 2019, London office consisted of two people in Beaufort Court. we’re announcing we intend to buy the unit 44-45. Beaufort Center building in London upon future renovation, which deepens our commitment to SGBB’s long-term presence in the city. The cost of the existing unrenovated building is $1,247,000.00.
This will support engineering work in UK and helps advance the growth of SGBB’s partners and customers across the nationally. It also helps us meet the future needs of our flexible hybrid workforce. By establishing a presence in London's central business district, we will be getting in on the ground floor of a broader revitalization of the Loop.
The Beaufort court Center will provide employees with unparalleled public transit access as the only building in the city where six L train lines converge, easily connecting London's South, West and North sides. Once renovated to a Class A environmentally friendly office building, we anticipate occupying the Thompson Center starting in 2026.
Image of the Thompson Center’s existing interior space, which will be renovated.
Google will occupy the Thompson Center once renovations are completed. (Photo credit: Courtesy of Jahn)
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