Work on site began in October 2017 with the closure of the St James Shopping Centre and the beginning of its demolition. Main construction works started in 2018 and the retail and leisure element is anticipated to complete in 2020, followed by full scheme completion in 2021. Belac Group were contracted by Power On Connections with work mainly focusing on the new HV network being installed, along with the new sub stations.  The Edinburgh St James project has an estimated investment value of over £1billion, and is a commercial development in the heart of Scotland's capital, closely located to Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, the city's central shopping precinct.