Peter Lind & Company
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Founded | 1915 |
| Headquarters | Spalding, UK |
| Website | www.peterlind.co.uk |
Peter Lind & Company is a private building contractor of Danish origin based in Central London with operating centres at Spalding in Lincolnshire & Barnsley Yorks.
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[edit] History
The Company was founded by Peter Lind, a Danish engineer, in 1915.[1]
During World War II the company was a significant builder of Mulberry Harbours.[2]
Major construction projects undertaken by the company have included Waterloo Bridge in London (completed in 1945)[3] and the BT Tower in London (completed in 1964).[4]
[edit] Operations
The company continues to carry out construction operations in London and throughout the U.K. The London division has a Private Clients arm aimed at the bespoke fit out market, this is featured in the Channel 5 TV series "Superior Interiors".
[edit] References
- ^ National Archives
- ^ Code name "Mulberry": the Planning, building and Operation of the Normandy Harbours, Page 94, Guy Hartcup, Pen & Sword Military, 2006. ISBN 978-1844154340
- ^ The Ladies Bridge Concrete Construction, 1 March 2006
- ^ Post Office Tower
