HFD Group has secured Aecom as the latest occupier for its flagship 177 Bothwell Street scheme in Glasgow.
The engineering and infrastructure consultancy has signed a “long-term lease” for around 20,000 sq ft on the second floor of the development. It will have the option to take more space at the 313,000 sq ft building through HFD’s flexible serviced offices offering.
177 Bothwell Street will be Glasgow’s largest single office building when it completes in Q4 this year.
Its tenant line-up includes CBRE and BNP Paribas, which are respectively taking up the development’s ground and first floors.
Virgin Money has prelet half of 177 Bothwell Street, while the serviced offices offer will operate from another two floors. The deals mean that one more floor is still vacant.
The location will feature a rooftop terrace and running track, 318 cycle spaces, electric vehicle charging points and touchless technology throughout the building. Its energy will be supplied by Blantyre Muir Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire, ensuring it is 100% renewable from a local source. The site is targeting an A EPC rating and BREEAM Excellent standard.
It is also the first Scottish property to commit to attaining the new SmartScore rating for smart buildings and has already achieved a platinum WiredScore certification.
Andy Barker, chief operating officer for Europe at AECOM, said: “Signing a long-term lease for the office development at 177 Bothwell Street reaffirms our longstanding commitment to Glasgow.
“The building’s terrific social and fitness facilities are an attractive benefit for our people and, with 100% of energy supplied by a local renewable source, the building’s environmental credentials align well with Sustainable Legacies, our ambitious environmental, social and governance strategy.
“Office energy efficiency is a key part of our commitment to reach science-based, net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and the move to 177 Bothwell Street is one of the actions that will help us achieve this goal.”
Stephen Lewis, managing director of HFD Property Group, said: “As one of the world’s largest engineering and infrastructure consultancies, Aecom is another great professional services occupier to add to our growing list at 177 Bothwell Street.
“ESG concerns are significant factors for occupiers and the building is designed to support them in achieving their goals. Digital infrastructure is another significant factor, and we are continuing to work with Aecom to harness the opportunities of 177 Bothwell Street’s smart technology.”
Cushman & Wakefield acted for Aecom, while HFD was represented by 177 Bothwell Street’s joint agents Knight Frank and CBRE.
