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Steve Watts
Head of Tall & Iconic Buildings
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How do you bring landmark visions to life?

Tall, large and complex buildings demand a different level of delivery expertise. Height is only one factor. These projects are often set in dense urban areas and constrained sites, where complex structures, deep basements and challenging logistics all multiply risk – and even small design or procurement decisions can carry significant commercial and programme consequences.

We provide the leadership, technical know-how and commercial discipline needed to balance bold architectural ambition with absolute delivery certainty.

How we help
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Proven expertise

We’ve delivered some of the world's most iconic developments and high-rise buildings, bringing certainty, protecting value and unlocking performance.

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Data-driven performance

With our global cost dataset we turn raw data into actionable insight, testing scenarios, modelling options and driving value and performance at every stage. 

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Sustainable value

We embed circularity and sustainability into procurement and delivery, helping you meet the most ambitious carbon and performance targets while protecting asset value.

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Control where complexity is highest

We bring the structure, rigour and commercial discipline needed to keep large and complex buildings moving when design, logistics and delivery risks intensify.

Specialist expertise for tall and iconic buildings

We’ve delivered some of the world’s most complex and celebrated buildings, helping turn bold concepts into investable, buildable assets.

We support the process from feasibility through to final handover, shaping delivery strategies that balance vision with viability. Our teams combine project leadership with rigorous cost and commercial management, supported by specialist expertise in façades, modern construction methods, alternative materials and low-carbon design.

Our world‑class dataset – built from decades of global project delivery – allows us to benchmark costs, test scenarios and identify risks and opportunities early. By integrating digital models with real performance data, we give clients the visibility needed to manage uncertainty and keep delivery on track - turning a high-risk undertaking into stable, high-performing assets.

PROJECTS

Explore our work in the tall and iconic buildings sector

United Kingdom

Transforming a historic power station into a vibrant destination with Battersea Power Station Development Company

4 min read

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Australia

Delivering Sydney's tallest office building with Salesforce

2 min read

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United Kingdom

Delivering the UK's tallest sustainable building, 8 Bishopsgate

3 min read

8 Bishopsgate, UKImage courtesy: Dirk Linder
INSIGHTS

Explore our tall and iconic buildings insights

Report:

Tall buildings construction guide 2026  

25 Mar 26

2 min read

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Thought leadership:

Data-led cost and carbon reshaping construction

17 Apr 26

5 min read

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Thought leadership: Tackling the challenges of building regulations

13 Feb 25

6 min read

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NEWS

The latest tall and iconic buildings news

Industry news

Future of tall buildings 

25 Mar 26

6 min read

Industry news
US cities most expensive places to build globally

8 Jul 25

6 min read

Appointments
Appointed for landmark Canons House regeneration

13 Mar 25

3 min read

Appointments
Turner & Townsend appointed by The British Museum

27 Nov 24

3 min read

Industry news
Construction growth faces skills shortage issue

19 Jun 24

5 min read

Awards
Double victory for Australia team

3 Nov 23

2 min read

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