Work began in 1904, with the first nine months of construction focusing on laying the building's foundations, which were dug to a depth of 30–40 feet (9.1–12.2 m) below ground level. Over 30 builders were contacted, with William Brown & Son of Manchester winning the contract to construct the new building. In 1903, with the design now confirmed, the MDHB requested that a number of builders submit a tender document for the construction of the building to the revised design. Due to boundary changes of the land on which the building was to be built, amendments were made to the design, most notably with the central dome, which was only added at the last minute. Hobbs, which had been developed in collaboration with Briggs and Wolstenholme. In total, seven entries were submitted, with the winning design being that of the architects Sir Arnold Thornely and F.B. Alfred Waterhouse, a renowned local architect, was brought in to help judge the competition and prizes of £300, £200 and £100 were offered for the three best designs. Under the leadership of Robert Gladstone, a competition was launched for local architects to submit designs for the new building. In 1900 a committee was formed by the MDHB to plan and develop a new building for the company. Like the neighbouring Cunard Building, it is noted for the ornamental detail both on the inside and out, and in particular for the many maritime references and expensive decorative furnishings. At 220 feet (67 m) the building is the fourteenth tallest building in Liverpool. It is approximately rectangular in shape with canted corners that are topped with stone cupolas. The Port of Liverpool Building is in the Edwardian Baroque style and is noted for the large dome that sits atop it, acting as the focal point of the building. In 2001 it was sold to Downing, a Liverpool-based property developer, and between 20 underwent a major £10m restoration that restored many original features of the building. The building was the headquarters of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board (MDHB) for 87 years, from 1907 to 1994, when the company relocated to new premises at Seaforth Dock. It was constructed between 19, with a reinforced concrete frame that is clad in Portland Stone. Hobbs and was developed in collaboration with Briggs and Wolstenholme. The building was designed by Sir Arnold Thornely and F.B. It is also part of Liverpool's formerly UNESCO-designated World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City. It is located at the Pier Head and, along with the neighbouring Royal Liver Building and Cunard Building, is one of Liverpool's Three Graces, which line the city's waterfront. The Port of Liverpool Building (formerly Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Offices, more commonly known as the Dock Office) is a Grade II* listed building in Liverpool, England. Reinforced concrete with Portland Stone cladding
Multiple tenants including Rathbone Brothers, DHL and Hapag Lloyd