Development situated at Staples Corner will comprise of self-storage units and flexible-use office accommodation. Glencar, a leading UK based construction company recognised for its past ranking among Europe’s fastest-growing businesses and known for delivering high quality projects across various sectors, most notably in Logistics & Industrial, Life Sciences, Data Centres, Commercial Studios and Civils, has today announced that is has been appointed by long-running and repeat customer Big Yellow Self Storage to build a new 135,000 sq. ft (MLA) six storey development at a site situated at Staples Corner, North West, London. The project will see the design, construction and turnkey fit-out of a new six storey flagship store. It will include self-storage accommodation together with flexibly designed office spaces, catering for increasing demand from both domestic and business users. Ground works onsite will include the installation of below ground drainage and services with ground improvement to both foundations and ground floor slab. The building will comprise of a steel portal frame design with full façade cladding with concealed LED lighting and curtain walling. The project will also see the installation of an internal lightweight steel mezzanine structure, services and full fit out works. The building’s green credentials targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A rating include a 200kwp solar PV array with EV chargers and battery storage Construction is expected to be complete by the start of June 2026. Commenting on the appointment Roy Jones Glencar Managing Director for London and the South said: “Big Yellow Self Storage are one of our longest running customers and we are very happy to be working together again on this build which serves as the biggest project we will have delivered to date for them. A key feature of the design is circa 400 square metres of flexible office space at the forefront, overlooking the very prominent Edgware Road and Staples Corner West Roundabout. The office spaces we will be delivering have been designed to be highly flexible and will vary in size, ranging from 10 to 20 sq. m. They are designed to be utilised either independently or in conjunction with the storage facilities, providing versatility for various business needs. This initiative is also expected to create additional employment opportunities in the area. We have assembled an exceptional team on this project and we look forward to getting started and delivering another outstanding solution”. Also commenting Nigel Hartley, Construction Director  at Big Yellow Self Storage said: “This new landmark building replaces the current leasehold Big Yellow facility providing environmentally friendly and sustainable storage space in a great location. We are delighted to have appointed Glencar on what we hope will be a successful project for us all.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The fulfilment centre combines new operational capabilities with a sustainable design. A new Chesterfield fulfilment centre, owned by Fusion Utilities, that is set to improve operational efficiency, capacity, and customer service, has now officially opened. The new site reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and generating jobs for local people. Wolseley Infrastructure, parent company of Fusion Utilities, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of its flagship facility at Horizon 29 in Chesterfield on Tuesday 3rd December. As part of the event, Neal Lambert, Technical Director at Fusion Utilities unveiled the new centre to the public. He was joined by the Wolseley leadership team consisting of Chairman Bruno Deschamps, CEO Simon Gray, COO John Hancock, MD Infrastructure Matt Parker and CFO Nicky Thomas. The new multi-million-pound centre has been designed to support Fusion Utilities in its journey to being the leading supplier to the UK’s water, gas, power, and telecommunication sectors. The 150,000 sq. ft facility is intended to support Fusion’s fulfilment capabilities and stock capacity by integrating faster, streamlined distribution and fulfilment systems. This will enable the brand to accommodate its largest range of utilities stock so far, seeing customers have access to a range of products when, and wherever they need them, with minimal environmental impact. Situated at junction 29A of the M1, the facility’s central location means it offers excellent accessibility to the UK’s motorway network, making the facility accessible to customers across the country. This further reinforces Fusion Utilities’ commitment to first-class customer service and operational efficiency into the future. The new state-of-the-art facility seamlessly integrates warehouse and office space for optimised efficiency and service quality. The facility has also been designed with a number of environmentally friendly features such as EV charging stations, energy-efficient lighting, solar panels, eco-friendly materials, and a large recycling centre as part of Fusion’s wider carbon footprint reduction strategy within the utilities sector. David Coxhead, National Sales Director of Fusion Utilities, said “Our new flagship facility at Horizon 29 will facilitate us to improve the level of service we provide to a world-class level. There is no other centre in the UK with the same stock level. The structure to transport it efficiently and quickly to our customers for the whole of England, Scotland, and Wales in full and on time will truly allow us to focus on our Customer First approach to business. It is a game changer for us and the whole Infrastructure distribution sector, but most of all for our customers.”  The facility is a testament to Fusion Utilities’ commitment to integrating operational excellence in the utilities sector with environmental sustainability while delivering excellent customer service. To find out more about Fusion Utilities, visit here Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals