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April 19, 2023
Atelier becomes first major lender to launch framework to finance housing developments built with offsite and modular technology

Atelier becomes first major lender to launch framework to finance housing developments built with offsite and modular technology

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

The specialist lender Atelier has launched a comprehensive lending framework to finance residential property developments built with offsite and modular construction techniques. The drive marks the first time a major lender has addressed the challenges that SME developers face in financing modular and offsite construction.   Research by Savills predicts that by 2030,

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HBD completes deals at Airport Business Park Southend

HBD completes deals at Airport Business Park Southend

Cristina Diaconu April 19, 2023

Property developer HBD has completed two deals at Airport Business Park Southend (ABPS) totalling £19.3 million. The firm will deliver a £14.3 million building spanning 129,000 sq. ft. for IPECO; its second base at the scheme designed and built by HBD. Work is due to begin on site in May,

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Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station

Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station

Cristina Diaconu April 19, 2023

Network Rail has started work to renovate the roof at Waterloo Station in London. Engineers have begun work on this two-year project to refurbish the 100-year-old station roof which overlooks the main concourse and was rebuilt just after the First World War in 1922. Work is needed to replace the

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New images for £70 Million former Debenhams building development

New images for £70 Million former Debenhams building development

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

Architecture company Jeffrey Bell + Company has unveiled renders of what new developments at Manchester’s iconic Rylands building could look like. Global real-estate investment firm AM Alpha is set to redevelop the Grade II listed former Debenhams building into a mixed-use development site comprising retail, leisure and office space. Originally

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G F Tomlinson secures public sector frameworks

G F Tomlinson secures public sector frameworks

Cristina Diaconu April 19, 2023

Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson is celebrating success on several local schemes it has secured preferred contractor status on via a number of public sector frameworks, including Pagabo, Scape and the Department of Education, giving the firm a forward pipeline of work for the second half of 2023 and through

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HS2 launches third tunnelling machine in London

HS2 launches third tunnelling machine in London

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

HS2 has once again begun tunnelling under the capital, launching its third giant Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in London. The tunnel won’t be used by HS2 trains, but instead will be used to deliver materials and remove spoil from the northern portal where HS2’s Euston twin bored Tunnel will be

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Anabas wins British safety Council International Safety Award

Anabas wins British safety Council International Safety Award

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

Leading corporate office FM specialist, Anabas, has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its employees and workplaces healthy and safe. Now in its 65th year, the International Safety Awards recognises and celebrates organisations from around the world which have

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April 19, 2023

Panattoni starts development of net zero carbon, speculative logistics development at Doncaster

Panattoni starts development of net zero carbon, speculative logistics development at Doncaster

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has started the speculative, net zero carbon development of a 417,570 sq ft logistics facility at Doncaster. Panattoni’s contractor, Winvic Construction, has commenced the construction of Panattoni Doncaster 420, following the approval of planning consent from Doncaster Council in February. Completion of the development is expected in January 2024. Panattoni Doncaster 420, which is the largest speculative logistics facility under construction in Yorkshire, is strategically located close to junction 3 of the M18, the M1, A1(M) and M62 motorways. It also benefits from its easy accessibility to the ports of Hull, Immingham and Liverpool. The facility continues Panattoni’s commitment to developing sustainable buildings. It will be net zero carbon, with  a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’. Other sustainability features include 20% electric vehicle charging spaces, 15% roof lights and the roof being designed to hold up to 100% photovoltaic panels. It will also have 37 loading doors, an 85m deep yard with parking for 74 HGVs, 358 parking spaces, 15m clear internal height and up to 1.5 MVa of power. Dan Burn, Development Director at Panattoni, said:“We are delighted to be underway with another sustainable speculative commitment in the South Yorkshire region and we were very pleased to welcome Cllr Glyn Jones and representatives of Business Doncaster to the site to witness the early progress we have made. “Panattoni Doncaster 420 occupies a prime location in South Yorkshire with fantastic transport links, providing easy access to both national and international consumer and industrial markets”. Danny Nelson, Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics at Winvic, said: “It’s great to be working in partnership with Panattoni once more and we’re delighted Winvic was selected to construct this facility due to our expertise in delivering projects with net zero carbon credentials and delivering social value.  “We will be working in partnership with Panattoni, our supply chain and the local authority to take an active role in the community, committing through an Employment and Skills Plan, to prioritise training and employment opportunities for local people and businesses. The team has just commenced the initial groundworks programme and we aim to build on our already excellent relationship with Panattoni throughout the project”. Letting agents are CPP, Colliers International and Cushman & Wakefield. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Atelier becomes first major lender to launch framework to finance housing developments built with offsite and modular technology

Atelier becomes first major lender to launch framework to finance housing developments built with offsite and modular technology

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

The specialist lender Atelier has launched a comprehensive lending framework to finance residential property developments built with offsite and modular construction techniques. The drive marks the first time a major lender has addressed the challenges that SME developers face in financing modular and offsite construction.   Research by Savills predicts that by 2030, 1 in 5 of all new homes will be built using offsite or modular construction. While there is widespread acceptance of the new technologies’ transformative potential, developers wishing to build this way have, until now, been underserved by the development finance market. The launch of Atelier’s framework comes after the lender completed an industry-wide consultation with the modular and offsite manufacturing community, including real estate professionals and trade bodies such as the NHBC (National House Building Council) and BOPAS (Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme). Atelier has also created a simple guide for SME developers and intermediaries, providing clear lending and eligibility criteria where offsite and modular technology is used. Atelier’s offsite and modular framework will run in parallel with the Carbonlite Challenge, the pioneering sustainable finance solution it created to incentivise developers to build greener, more sustainable homes by offering highly competitive rates of interest. Chris Gardner, Joint CEO at Atelier, commented: “Everyone agrees offsite construction technology has the potential to transform residential property development. But it’s time for that potential to be turned into reality, and that’s why Atelier is determined to help developers build more homes this way. “We’ve collaborated across the construction industry, incorporating the expertise of more than 30 leaders in offsite technology to give developers, intermediaries and contractors a clear and practical guide to the opportunities and challenges that these new ways of building offer. “Above all, we’re working to be the lender of choice for developers who decide offsite is right for them – a trusted, expert partner who understands the technology and can provide reliable finance, a competitive interest rate and ongoing support, right through to the successful completion of their scheme.” Chris Hall, Innovation Services Manager at NHBC, commented: “The potential benefits of offsite construction are clear; consistent build quality, reduced costs and time on site, and strong sustainability credentials. More developers are considering these modern methods of construction, and that’s why Atelier’s lending framework is so timely. By making it easier for residential developers to incorporate offsite technology into their plans, and by providing the finance and support they need to build their schemes successfully, Atelier is addressing market challenges in a clear and concise way.” Terry Mundy, BOPAS Consultant, added: “For all the good work that has gone into raising industry standards in the design, manufacture and installation of offsite construction systems across the UK, one of the challenges that has proven harder to overcome is reassuring lenders to provide finance for such offsite schemes. By introducing its offsite and modular construction lending framework, Atelier is now raising the bar in the development finance sector, to facilitate the positive shift towards modular and offsite construction.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Final phase of luxury housing development gets underway in Shrewsbury

Final phase of luxury housing development gets underway in Shrewsbury

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

Work is underway on the last phase of Radbrook Village – a luxury housing scheme on the site of a former college in Shrewsbury. Floreat Homes and building contractor S J Roberts Construction will be releasing just 27 homes in the final phase of development, with the first properties becoming available later this year. The homes will be a mix of three, four and five-bedroom houses. Twenty-three of the homes will be made available for sale on the open market and four for shared ownership – a first for the development. Walker House, a large double-fronted property in use when the site was a college, will be transformed into two large semi-detached homes, offering period styling with modern features. It follows in the footsteps of Radbrook Hall, a large Victorian schoolhouse, which was sensitively refurbished in an earlier phase of building work, creating a centrepiece for the luxury scheme. Sharon Rivers, development manager at Floreat Homes, said: “This is such an exciting phase of the development and a fitting way to complete work on the site. “As well as showcasing contemporary design in our new build homes we’re eager to keep as much of the original architecture of Walker House as possible. The history of the site allows us to offer these unique places to live, and we can’t wait to release these homes to the market. “We anticipate there to be considerable demand for these high quality, high specification homes with buyers already requesting to be on our early bird list.” Mike Sambrook, Managing Director at S J Roberts Construction, said: “S J Roberts Construction has worked closely with Floreat Homes for over five years delivering fantastic homes on Radbrook Village and we are delighted to have been selected to construct the final phase of this prestigious development.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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HBD completes deals at Airport Business Park Southend

HBD completes deals at Airport Business Park Southend

Cristina Diaconu April 19, 2023

Property developer HBD has completed two deals at Airport Business Park Southend (ABPS) totalling £19.3 million. The firm will deliver a £14.3 million building spanning 129,000 sq. ft. for IPECO; its second base at the scheme designed and built by HBD. Work is due to begin on site in May, with the aircraft seating manufacturer expected to take occupation early next year. HBD will also design and develop a £5 million building for CAMA at Airport Business Park Southend. The 27,600 sq. ft. purpose-built warehouse will allow CAMA AssetStore to grow its business; sustainability-focused storage and asset management specialising in the reuse of sets, props and costumes for film and TV. Work will complete in Q4 2023, with CAMA expected to move in early 2024. “ABPS is a hugely successful scheme that has attracted valuable inward investment for Southend and provided the space, resources and ecosystem for businesses like IPECO to deliver on ambitious growth strategies. It’s great to see IPECO expanding further at ABPS and we’ve no doubt that it will prove an equally successful location for CAMA,” said Ed Hutchinson, Managing Director at HBD. ABPS forms part of an ambitious new vision for Southend-on-Sea. The 52-acre development is being delivered in partnership between HBD and Southend-on-Sea City Council. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station

Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station

Cristina Diaconu April 19, 2023

Network Rail has started work to renovate the roof at Waterloo Station in London. Engineers have begun work on this two-year project to refurbish the 100-year-old station roof which overlooks the main concourse and was rebuilt just after the First World War in 1922. Work is needed to replace the existing glazing and support structures which will bring the roof back to its former glory. Approximately 10,000 new glazed panels will be installed across 12,000 square metres of roof – an area almost twice the size of the pitch at Wembley Stadium. The panels will be made from a polycarbonate glazing material which is around 50% lighter in weight, reducing stress on the structure and future proofing it for decades to come. A range of other work to improve the overall customer experience at the station is also being carried out where teams plan to make huge improvements to the station’s retail offering which will see new brands and food outlets coming to the station, as well as giving some existing shops a makeover. Station teams have also listened to customer feedback and are adding additional sustainable wooden seats to keep people comfortable when waiting for trains which will add to the 480 seats, plus 120 seats on platforms. Work also started earlier this year to refurbish the toilets, adding a gender-neutral facility as well as more female facilities to bring them in line with what is available for males, plus extra baby changing areas. This is part of the wider Improving London Waterloo station programme of work planned over the next few years. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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New images for £70 Million former Debenhams building development

New images for £70 Million former Debenhams building development

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

Architecture company Jeffrey Bell + Company has unveiled renders of what new developments at Manchester’s iconic Rylands building could look like. Global real-estate investment firm AM Alpha is set to redevelop the Grade II listed former Debenhams building into a mixed-use development site comprising retail, leisure and office space. Originally built as a warehouse, the building on the corner of Market Street and High Street later saw use as a department store until Debenhams’ collapse in 2021 saw its closure. The refurbishment will include redevelopment of the existing business and conversion of the upper floors into high-quality office space. The ground floor will see the development of a shopping arcade. Work on the site is expected to begin in the coming weeks with completion expected in early 2025. Construction company Russell WBHO is acting as a construction partner for the project while property companies OBI and Barker Proudlove are letting agents for the building. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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G F Tomlinson secures public sector frameworks

G F Tomlinson secures public sector frameworks

Cristina Diaconu April 19, 2023

Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson is celebrating success on several local schemes it has secured preferred contractor status on via a number of public sector frameworks, including Pagabo, Scape and the Department of Education, giving the firm a forward pipeline of work for the second half of 2023 and through to 2024 of £60 million. These schemes include 90 new council houses in Worksop for Bassetlaw District Council valued at £21million which will comprise of a mix of two, three and four-bed houses and two-bed bungalows. The scheme contains a host of green credentials including energy efficient air source pumps, solar panels, high insulation and electric vehicle charging points. There will also be cycle routes to encourage health and wellbeing. George Betts Primary Academy in Smethwick valued at £9 million comprises a newbuild replacement school for 420 pupils and 26 nursery places. Once on site the works will be phased so that the existing school can continue to operate whilst the new school is being built. Another high-profile scheme is the refurbishment of the Grade II Listed Stephenson Memorial Hall, which houses both the Pomegranate Theatre and Museum, for Chesterfield Borough Council valued at £16.0million. The project aims to enhance the building by creating a modern visitor experience in the heart of the town centre and extend the life of an important heritage asset – creating a gateway impact and a ‘sense of arrival’ to the town. Works comprise refurbishment, refit and extension to the listed building, which stands within a conservation area. This includes creation of a new café bar to enhance the theatre and museum experience and the installation of new lifts and a changing places toilet to improve accessibility. The scheme also includes improvements to Corporation Street with new paving and lighting that will revamp this key gateway to the town centre and provide a welcoming environment for visitors to the refurbished theatre and museum. The final project to highlight is the Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre in Sutton in Ashfield, valued at £5 million, which will transform a disused underground Victorian reservoir, dating back to 1880, into an education centre for school and group visits. The scheme will feature an exhibition hall, classroom, a cafe and meeting rooms as well as the state-of-the-art planetarium. It is hoped the new facility will increase annual visitor numbers from 3,000 to 20,000. The company’s strategy has been to concentrate on the public sector, particularly through frameworks, which continues to provide ongoing opportunities in buoyant markets such as education, healthcare and bespoke civic schemes being funded by Government Spending initiatives including Towns Fund, the Levelling Up Agenda and Department for Education. G F Tomlinson is also providing sustainable employment for its local supply chain, helping to generate social, economic and environmental benefits to the surrounding communities in which they work in. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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HS2 launches third tunnelling machine in London

HS2 launches third tunnelling machine in London

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

HS2 has once again begun tunnelling under the capital, launching its third giant Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in London. The tunnel won’t be used by HS2 trains, but instead will be used to deliver materials and remove spoil from the northern portal where HS2’s Euston twin bored Tunnel will be constructed. Engineers from HS2’s contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), launched the 847 tonne machine from the Atlas Road site in North Acton, from where it will build an 853 metre tunnel to the Old Oak Common Station site. The tunnel drive will be completed in around six months, with the tunnel constructed using 4,264 concrete segments forming 533 tunnel rings. The segments, each weighing over 3 tonnes, have been produced by Pacadar in Kent. The tunnel will be used to transport 8,010 tunnel segment rings to construct the Euston tunnel. The segment rings are being manufactured by STRABAG in Hartlepool and will never be transported by public road – utilising rail, and the logistics tunnel – all part of HS2’s commitment to sustainable construction. A conveyor system will also run through the logistics tunnel, and will connect to an existing conveyor at Atlas Road, taking the London clay being excavated to construct the Euston Tunnel to HS2 London Logistics Hub at Willesden Euro Terminal. From there, the spoil will be taken by train for re-use at sites in Kent, Cambridgeshire and Rugby. Malcolm Codling, HS2’s Project Client for the London Tunnels, said: “The Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel is key to how we will be constructing the Euston Tunnel between Old Oak Common and HS2’s Euston station. The logistics tunnel allows us to take 70,000 lorry journeys off the local roads that would otherwise have been required and will reduce the impact of HS2’s construction on the local community.” The TBM being used to construct the tunnel has been repurposed using components from a TBM, ‘Ellie’, that was previously used on the Crossrail project. ‘Ellie’ dug two sections of the Crossrail tunnels in the Capital – from Limmo Peninsula in Canning Town to Royal Victoria Dock, and between Pudding Mill Lane and Stepney Green – boring a total of 2.23 miles.   Specialist TBM manufacturer, Herrenknecht, has designed a TBM specifically for HS2’s requirements and has expertly remanufactured components including the shield and the cutting wheel. Following a longstanding tradition of naming TBMs after women, members of the local community have selected the name ‘Lydia’ for the TBM. Lydia Gandaa is a former teacher at nearby Old Oak Common Primary School and a founding member of the Bubble & Squeak social enterprise in the area. She is an active member of the local community, running after school and holiday clubs at the Old Oak Community Centre. Speaking about having the TBM named after her, Lydia said: “I’m delighted to have been invited to come down to the HS2 site and am honoured see the TBM that has been named after me. I am passionate about the local community and thank them for choosing my name for the TBM.” The TBM was switched on following a naming and blessing ceremony at the Atlas Road site. Lydia was at the event to see her name unveiled on the giant machine, alongside pupils from Old Oak Primary School. James Richardson, Managing Director of Skanska Costain STRABAG JV, said:”This is our third TBM to launch in London and later this year we will have five machines operating. Four of these will be boring the HS2 tunnels, linking West Ruislip and Old Common. Today’s launch is significant as it is not used for the operational railways, but will create a direct link to between our logistics hub and Old Oak Common, allowing us to transport tunnel segments and spoil without using local roads.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Anabas wins British safety Council International Safety Award

Anabas wins British safety Council International Safety Award

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

Leading corporate office FM specialist, Anabas, has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its employees and workplaces healthy and safe. Now in its 65th year, the International Safety Awards recognises and celebrates organisations from around the world which have demonstrated their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health. Spearheaded by Anabas Account Manager, Richard Bostelmann, the award was given to the Anabas facilities management team at global advertising and media giant, WPP’s iconic Sea Containers building in London. Commenting on this achievement, Richard Bostelmann, Account Manager at Anabas said: “I am thrilled that we have been awarded a merit for the International Safety Award. “The award is reflective of the fantastic work the Anabas team does at Sea Containers, which includes the diligence to processes and the maintenance of our safety culture. “The award is also a direct result of the guidance and governance provided by Anabas, and I am immensely proud of the achievement.” Anabas continuously seeks to improve its processes and maintain the highest standards of health and safety in the workplace through various training programmes, rigorous external auditing and implementing market-leading health and safety software, where data can be analysed and trends identified and improved upon. Alistair Craig, managing director at Anabas, said: “The importance of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace is championed in all that we do at Anabas. “This external recognition is fantastic validation and shows our commitment to keeping our people and customers safe in the workplace.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Gilbert-Ash appointed main contractor on Barnfield College redevelopment

Gilbert-Ash appointed main contractor on Barnfield College redevelopment

BDC News Team April 19, 2023

Leading construction and fit-out company Gilbert-Ash has been appointed main contractor for a £26million redevelopment at Barnfield College in Luton, part of the West Herts College Group. The works, which are due to begin in late May, will mark the second phase of a major project to transform the existing Barnfield College into one campus, with scope for future growth. Gilbert-Ash’s contract includes the design and build of a four-storey concrete frame specialist teaching block, providing teaching spaces, staff spaces and break-out areas. In addition, the project will include landscaping, car parking and external walkways. The new building will provide state-of-the-art facilities for the College’s construction and engineering students. It is also set to create employment opportunities with student numbers expected to rise significantly as a result of the new campus. Gilbert-Ash Managing Director, Ray Hutchinson said the company was delighted to be working on a project which will deliver a stand-out teaching resource for Barnfield College for generations to come. He said: “Gilbert-Ash has a reputation for delivering world class teaching facilities with a growing portfolio of excellent projects in the education sector. “We view projects like this as not only delivering new buildings but instead creating opportunities for young people to receive the best training so they can build rewarding careers through securing high value jobs. “It is also particularly pleasing that the new Barnfield College campus will cater for the next generation joining the construction and engineering industries. At Gilbert-Ash we are committed to attracting people into our industry and one way we can do this is by constructing buildings which help inspire them.” Gilbert-Ash has a unique approach to construction, fit-out and refurbishment based on the belief that great buildings come about through hard work, inspired innovation and genuine collaboration. Sustainability is a key focus for Gilbert-Ash with a number of initiatives underway to help the company to drive down its carbon footprint. To find out more about Gilbert-Ash visit www.gilbert-ash.com.

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