CTBUH Platinum Member

alinea Consulting

About

Member Since: 2014

Member Offices: London

Website: http://www.alineacostconsulting.com/

alinea Consulting provides independent cost, value, procurement and risk management advice and their product is delivering optimum value and certainty of outcome.

They are clear that at the core of their formation is the fundamental belief that there is a better way to support clients; they want to be the best and believe they can be the best.

Their decades of combined experience across a diverse range of sectors allows them to apply credible knowledge and expertise for the benefit of the client, the team and the project.Their vision is to become the most sought after cost consultancy in the UK, driven by a clear and strong focus on service excellence.

Fields of Expertise

Cost Consulting; Insurance / Risk; Property Management

Buildings

RANK
Name
Status

Completed

Architecturally Topped Out

Structurally Topped Out

Under Construction

On Hold

Proposed

Vision

Never Completed

Demolished

Competition Entry

Canceled

Proposed Renovation

Under Renovation

Renovated

Under Demolition

Height
1 The Shard
306 m / 1,004  ft
2 22 Bishopsgate
278.2 m / 913  ft
3 Commerzbank Tower
259 m / 850  ft
4 The Leadenhall Building
224 m / 735  ft
5 8 Bishopsgate
203.7 m / 668  ft
6 8 Canada Square
199.5 m / 655  ft
7 One Portal Way Building A
195.3 m / 641  ft
8 One Portal Way Building C
185.2 m / 608  ft
9 One Portal Way Building E
181.5 m / 595  ft
10 The Broadgate Tower
161.3 m / 529  ft

Awards

22 Bishopsgate

Award of Excellence: 22 Bishopsgate

Best Tall Building, by height, 200-299 meters 2022

Ctbuh Leaders

Steve Watts

Steve Watts

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter, 2015 – Present

London

John Lione

John Lione

CTBUH Advisory Group, 2022 – Present

London

Building Completions Timeline

Videos

06 August 2020

The Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Modular Construction

The wider development and construction industry now recognize that the adoption of offsite or modular manufacturing for on-site assembly is a key part of the...

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Research

12 January 2021

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2020: COVID-19 Contributes To Dip in Year-On-Year Completions

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has released its annual report, CTBUH Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2020, part of the Tall...

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Global News

01 December 2021

Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London

A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in...

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RANK
Name
Height
1 The Shard

306 m / 1,004 ft

2 22 Bishopsgate

278 m / 913 ft

3 Commerzbank Tower

259 m / 850 ft

4 The Leadenhall Building

224 m / 735 ft

5 8 Bishopsgate

204 m / 668 ft

6 8 Canada Square

200 m / 655 ft

7 One Portal Way Building A

195 m / 641 ft

8 One Portal Way Building C

185 m / 608 ft

9 One Portal Way Building E

182 m / 595 ft

10 The Broadgate Tower

161 m / 529 ft

11 20 Fenchurch Street

160 m / 525 ft

12 Al Bahar Tower 1

145 m / 476 ft

12 Al Bahar Tower 2

145 m / 476 ft

14 Stratford Yards North Tower

142 m / 466 ft

15 New City Court

139 m / 456 ft

16 115-123 Houndsditch

103 m / 339 ft

17 130 Fenchurch Street

91 m / 297 ft

18 One Portal Way Building B

80 m / 263 ft

19 Merrick Place-Building 4

77 m / 251 ft

20 Stratford Yards South Tower

76 m / 249 ft

21 Merrick Place-Building 1

71 m / 232 ft

22 One Portal Way Building F

68 m / 222 ft

23 Stratford Yards Hotel Tower

65 m / 214 ft

24 One Portal Way Building D1

64 m / 211 ft

25 Merrick Place-Building 3

59 m / 194 ft

26 One Park West Tower 1

56 m / 184 ft

27 Merrick Place-Building 2

53 m / 175 ft

28 One Park West Tower 2

50 m / 165 ft

29 One Portal Way Building D2

28 m / 93 ft

30 Peninsula Place 1

-

30 Peninsula Place 2

-

30 Peninsula Place 3

-

33 Timber Square West Building

-

34 Timber Square East Building

-

Statistics

Average Building Age*

14 Years

Most Common Function*

Office (88%)

Most Common Material*

Composite (75%)

* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database

Based on 8 buildings over 150 m height with a function
 
Based on 8 buildings over 150 m height with a material
 

Building Completions Timeline

Building Map

Construction Time Chart

NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.

Designated Experts

Ctbuh Leaders At alinea Consulting

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter, 2015 – Present

Steve Watts

CTBUH Advisory Group, 2022 – Present

John Lione

06 August 2020

The Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Modular Construction

The wider development and construction industry now recognize that the adoption of offsite or modular manufacturing for on-site assembly is a key part of the...

29 January 2018

"Geometry of Tall Buildings" - a CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter Event

The London Committee of the CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter recently hosted [i]Geometry of Tall Buildings[/i], a conversation between leading architects and engineers on the geometry...

30 October 2017

Interview: Chris Wilkinson

Chris Wilkinson of Wilkinson Eyre Architects is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.

30 October 2017

Interview: Steve Watts

Steve Watts of alinea consulting and CTBUH Chairman-Elect is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.

30 October 2017

Urban Policy Towards Tall Buildings Globally: The Architect’s Perspective

Tall buildings have an important role in defining the character of the City and they help reduce urban sprawl. However, when a building rises above...

26 July 2017

CTBUH Expands UK Presence with Debate on Urban Housing in Manchester

On July 26. 2017 the CTBUH held its first Manchester event in coordination with the CTBUH UK Chapter, marking the occasion with a debate on...

19 October 2016

Exploring Geometry and Form in Tall Buildings

Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Guangzhou, China. Chris Wilkinson of Wilkinson Eyre, presents at the 2016 China Conference Plenary 5: "Beyond Guangzhou: Other Settings" Using four...

19 October 2016

From San Diego to Guangzhou: The Story of Marketing Tall Buildings

One of the keys to attracting buyers and tenants for a contemporary tall building is a succinct marketing strategy and a robust understanding of how...

17 October 2016

Panel Discussion: Future Cities: What are the Biggest Threats and Opportunities?

Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. A panel discussing the challenges of growing urban populations throughout the globe.

17 October 2016

CTBUH Video Interview – Claude Bojer Godefroy

Claude Bojer Godefroy of Henning Larsen Architects is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Claude discusses the design process for interior...

12 January 2021

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2020: COVID-19 Contributes To Dip in Year-On-Year Completions

CTBUH Research

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has released its annual report, CTBUH Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2020, part of the Tall...

25 April 2019

Offset Cores: Trends, Drivers and Frequency in Tall Buildings

Dr. Philip Oldfield, UNSW Sydney; Bronte Doherty, BVN Architecture

This research explores the trends, drivers and frequency of offset cores in the world’s tallest buildings. It charts the history of tall building layouts, exploring...

25 April 2019

What Makes for Tall Building Innovation?

Daniel Safarik, CTBUH

In this paper, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat seeks to define “innovation” in terms of the potentially transformative technologies and practices for...

28 July 2018

Using Height-Relative Variables To Design Tall Buildings

John Jory, Queensland University of Technology

This paper investigates height-variable phenomena in the urban context, and their relevance to the design and performance of tall buildings. It proposes a design approach...

28 July 2018

A Vertical Transportation Analytical Tool For the Construction of Tall Buildings

Julien Grange & Oscar Savage, Multiplex Construction Europe

The construction phase of 22 Bishopsgate, London, presented many challenges, but one of the greatest issues to overcome was the requirement to ensure comfortable and...

01 July 2018

Towards Resource-Generative Skyscrapers

Mohamed Imam & Branko Kolarevic, University of Calgary

Rapid urbanization, resource depletion, and limited land are further increasing the need for skyscrapers in city centers; therefore, it is imperative to enhance tall building...

01 July 2018

A Human-Scaled Future for Dense Development

Ivan Harbour, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

Critics of height argue that it de-humanizes our cities. Yet a critical mass is a necessity for vibrant city life, and height is a key...

01 December 2021

Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London

A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in...

01 December 2021

Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London

A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in...

01 December 2021

Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London

A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in...

30 July 2020

CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood

History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...

30 July 2020

CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood

History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...

30 July 2020

CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood

History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...

02 April 2020

Developer Pauses Construction on London Skyscraper

Multiplex, the contractor building the new Vauxhall Square-Miles Street South and 278-meter-high Twentytwo at 22 Bishopsgate, shut all its work sites on 24 March, after...

16 May 2019

The City of London’s Tallest Building Tops Out

The City of London’s new tallest building, PLP’s Twentytwo tower, has reached its highest point. The 62-story skyscraper for French investment manager AXA IM –...

27 March 2019

Tulip Tower Set for City of London Approval

City of London planning officers have recommended approval for Foster + Partners’ opinion-splitting Tulip on a site next to the Gherkin. The planned 305-meter-tall tourist...

25 January 2019

Plans Submitted for a 35-Story London Bridge Tower

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris has submitted plans to build a 35-story office-led tower close to the Shard in London. The practice filed an application with...

CTBUH Initiatives Involving alinea Consulting

Adapting Urban Density in the Age of Pandemics

06 May 2020

CTBUH hosts an online webinar panel of global experts discussing the future of urban density given the recent, unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.

CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters Present: Scandinavia Invades London

28 January 2020

The CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters join for a special event, featuring both local and international speakers including CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts.

CTBUH Serbia Conference: Going Tall in Southeast Europe

19 June 2019

Join CTBUH Serbia for a regional conference, which promises to assemble leading architects, designers, construction experts, and developers for an engaging series of presentations.

Ping An Finance Center - World’s Tallest All-Office Building

08 April 2019

During the 2019 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, Ping An Finance Center was confirmed as the world’s tallest all-office building and the tallest building in Southern China.

CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Conducts Speaking Tour of London

06 December 2018

CTBUH CEO Antony Wood traveled to his native UK for a speaking and listening tour, including a keynote address and several dinners with key figures of the tall building industry.

CTBUH Trustees Convene in Dubai

21 October 2018

The CTBUH Board of Trustees met for the second time in 2018, just prior to the 2018 Middle East Conference, to undertake high level discussions on the Council's future.