Award-winning property group Beresfords has brought an exclusive new development to market, built by prestigious developer Marden Homes, in Brentwood, Essex. Set in 16 acres of private parkland, the Grade II listed building has been converted into a collection of 30 luxury four and three-bedroom homes and two and three-bedroom
Through its construction partner Laing O’Rourke, Everton is proud to be helping nurture local people undertaking various apprenticeship programmes. There are currently 66 apprentices working on or towards the build of the stadium, applying their skills in various fields. Trade and technical apprentices work in areas such as formwork, steel
Lovers of luxury can now set up home at one of the most prestigious addresses in the North East. For 10 centuries Lambton Park – just 15 minutes from Durham City, on the banks of the River Wear – has been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Durham. Now
SD Team, one of the largest cosmetic finishing groups in the UK, has launched an all-new training facility, SD Academy, at its headquarters in Caldicot to conduct off-site classroom teaching at a time of skills and labour shortages in the construction industry. With more than a quarter of a million
Mollie’s bedrooms feature Conran furniture and lighting, oak lined walls, terrazzo tiles and chrome finishes. Indulgent cotton sheets and handcrafted Hypnos mattresses deliver a restful night’s sleep. Bathrooms are fitted with powerful rain showers, luxurious Cowshed products, fluffy towels and the latest Dyson and GHD hair appliances. The Mollie’s app
Build to rent company Letta has launched their latest new development site Silkash, providing 21 much-needed family homes for private rent in Westhoughton, Bolton. The energy-efficient homes are built by Peel L&P’s homebuilder, Northstone, which creates sustainable, designed homes that set a high standard for new builds. “The first rental
Akela Construction has been appointed by Dawn Homes to lead a diverse package of works for the new Quarriers Gate development at Bellshill. Following approval last year, the 3.1-hectare site, sitting on land formerly occupied by Bellshill Athletic Club, will be transformed to create 74 new two-storey detached, semi-detached and
Building work has started on a sustainable tri-service station which will become home to officers from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service. The new station, which will be built by North of England contractor Esh Construction, is set to be the
National tool hire company Speedy who are based in Newton-le-Willows, have joined Warrington Youth Zone’s growing family of Founder Patrons. Seven months after opening, Warrington Youth Zone boasts an ever-growing membership of 7200 young people from across Warrington. The Youth Zone offers somewhere to go, something to do and someone
Mace, the international construction and consultancy company, has been appointed by BauMont Real Estate Capital and YardNine to deliver ‘Edenica’, an office and retail development at 100 Fetter Lane in London. Planning consent for the former offices of DAC Beachcroft and the White Swan pub at 108 Fetter Lane includes
Award-winning property group Beresfords has brought an exclusive new development to market, built by prestigious developer Marden Homes, in Brentwood, Essex. Set in 16 acres of private parkland, the Grade II listed building has been converted into a collection of 30 luxury four and three-bedroom homes and two and three-bedroom apartments – known as Boyles Court. With prices starting from £625,000. Each house has been designed with convenience and luxury at its heart, as well as incorporating a traditional style, with handmade sash windows and impressive German kitchens – including quality integrated appliances, quartz countertops and generous islands. The homes are surrounded by landscaped communal gardens, allocated parking, car ports or garages and all plots have an EV charging point. “We’re delighted to be bringing this unique and truly breath-taking development to market. Boyles Court offers contemporary living to suit all needs, whether you’re looking for a stunning apartment or a brand-new home. Each property has been designed to welcome beautiful spaces, while respecting the heritage of the original building, where you can relax and entertain. It is very rare that something this exceptional comes to the market in such a prime area,” said Nicki Treffers, Marketing Director at Beresfords. Adapted from the original Georgian building, the spacious and contemporary apartments feature traditional elements – such as bespoke joinery radiators and sash windows – that have been configured with modern features including structured cabling, wiring for SkyQ and underfloor heating. The development is landscaped to include mature planting of the original estate, each apartment has parking, and ground floor residents benefit from their own private courtyard garden, with a phenomenal outlook over stunning parkland. Boyles Court has excellent amenities, with Brentwood centre just under two miles away and a 25-minute journey to London Liverpool Street Station. Residents can also now travel straight through central London, without the need to change trains, via the Elizabeth Line. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Through its construction partner Laing O’Rourke, Everton is proud to be helping nurture local people undertaking various apprenticeship programmes. There are currently 66 apprentices working on or towards the build of the stadium, applying their skills in various fields. Trade and technical apprentices work in areas such as formwork, steel fixing and carpentry, while colleagues on Laing O’Rourke’s Early Talent Professional Apprenticeship Programme are studying disciplines including but not limited to construction management, engineering and quantity surveying. Monday 6 – Friday 12 February is the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship Week, a campaign that gives organisations the chance to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses, and the wider economy. The number of apprentices working on the site in north Liverpool, which is the one of the largest private developments in the UK at present, will only grow as more supply chain partners are introduced in the coming months. In addition to the people employed by Laing O’Rourke, many of the contractors on site also work with apprentices. An example of this is Dylan, who as part of a three-year course with Summit Scaffolding started with smaller duties like oiling fittings and organising materials. His schedule involves visiting a scaffolding training centre in addition to his on-site training at Everton Stadium, where he has been able to undertake tasks from simple edge protection to complex heavy duty design scaffolds. Cameron, 22, explained why he chose to start a level two apprenticeship in formwork and how he is finding it. “I have been in an array of jobs from landscaping and construction to insurance and I always felt like I had more to give. What better way to do that than to apply the knowledge I already had to once in a lifetime opportunity to help build a football stadium almost on my doorstep. Working for Laing O’Rourke has been nothing short of a dream come true. Staff and contractors from top to bottom have made me feel so welcome and have helped me develop in many ways.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Lovers of luxury can now set up home at one of the most prestigious addresses in the North East. For 10 centuries Lambton Park – just 15 minutes from Durham City, on the banks of the River Wear – has been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Durham. Now buyers can snap up their own stately home on the estate, set in 1000 acres of historic Durham woodland, complete with a castle. The Lambton Park development by Miller Homes comprises properties of varying sizes with the Oak and the Aspen at the top of the range. Designed by the architect behind HM The King’s Poundbury estate at Dorset, the Oak and Aspen combine historically empathetic design with state-of-the art features expected by buyers at the upper end of the market. These include dual aspects to living rooms and bedrooms, along with walk-in wardrobes, studies or reading rooms, substantial utility or laundry rooms, open plan kitchen and dining rooms and spacious bathrooms and en-suites. Design features include Victorian-style sashed bay windows, bi-fold doors leading to private gardens and spacious hallways and landings with extra wide doors to all rooms. Owners can also enjoy exclusive access to private areas of Lambton Estate with around 11.5km of footpaths through some of the most unspoilt woodland in Britain and the Grade II listed Lambton Castle – the ancestral seat of the Lambton family – at its heart. Within just one week of first viewing an Aspen house Anne Parrott and husband Ed decided to buy and Anne, from County Durham, said: “It was love at first sight. There is just so much light in these houses – the windows are huge and the whole development is so light and airy. Everything about the house is fantastic and there is absolutely nothing that we would change. I can’t fault the care we received from Miller Homes. It has been a lovely experience.” As with Poundbury, the intention is that Lambton Park – which has excellent regional and national transport links – will become a self-sufficient community and plans are in place for the construction of Bowes Gate. This ‘community hub’ will consist of a Pavillion café bistro and a range of independent stores such as a delicatessen, butcher, florist and baker. Lindsey Oliver, Sales Manager at Miller Homes North East, said the Lambton Park development really represents the best of British design, architecture and vision, in the most historic and beautiful of settings – and the Oak and Aspen homes are the jewels in its crown. “These houses beautifully combine period features with all the benefits of a new build, including the opportunity to save thousands on energy bills. So, whether you are from the North East or are looking to relocate here, you’ll find Lambton Park offers luxury living in superb quality homes, with all the attractions of the North East, from its coast to its castles, in this case quite literally, on the doorstep.” An Oak home completely ready to move into will be unveiled at a special open day event at Lambton Park on 4 March and along with the Miller Homes sales team, a financial advisor and solicitor will be on site between 11am and 4pm to answer any enquiries potential buyers may have. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
SD Team, one of the largest cosmetic finishing groups in the UK, has launched an all-new training facility, SD Academy, at its headquarters in Caldicot to conduct off-site classroom teaching at a time of skills and labour shortages in the construction industry. With more than a quarter of a million additional construction workers needed by 2026* to fulfil industry demand, SD’s training academy aims to develop necessary practical skills in complex surface repair and will ready participants for a cosmetic technician role within the business. The training facility officially opened in January 2023 new recruits coming on board to begin developing their skills immediately. The academy will be run by senior members of the SD finishing team, with plans to expand the programme in the coming months. At present, SD Training Academy offers three separate classrooms complete with workstations presenting a range of materials that are to be repaired and finished ‘as new’, as well as an open-plan workshop. “We are delighted to be able to open our training centre for apprentices and new staff. Investing in training, and in our people, will not only demonstrate to our clients that we are serious about the quality of our work but also ensure that our team is equipped with the right experience to carry out a brilliant job,” said SD Managing Director, Nick Jones, on launching the facility. “We hope to be able to invite customers to visit the training facility so that they can see how our team work, and they can also get involved and try out some quick and easy repairs to see what goes into a service like this.” The training academy has been developed in the wake of a record year in business, with figures for the last three quarters showing that SD has achieved a 25% increase in turnover year on year. The business, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the UK’s largest sealant, repairs and marine interiors companies, with nine offices across England, Scotland and Wales. “Having the opportunity to gain confidence and perfect new skills before you get on-site is a huge benefit as it can be quite daunting to get started on a big development when you’re still relatively new to the industry. I’m really grateful to be able to learn from some of the best in the business, and have the chance to shadow them here as well as on the job,” commented Evan, a Trainee, who will be learning at the facility. Launched in 1973, SD Sealants originated as a family-run business in Somerset that specialised in the supply and application of sealant. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the UK’s largest repairs and sealant companies, with nine offices across England, Scotland and Wales. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Mollie’s bedrooms feature Conran furniture and lighting, oak lined walls, terrazzo tiles and chrome finishes. Indulgent cotton sheets and handcrafted Hypnos mattresses deliver a restful night’s sleep. Bathrooms are fitted with powerful rain showers, luxurious Cowshed products, fluffy towels and the latest Dyson and GHD hair appliances. The Mollie’s app opens a raft of benefits for an enhanced guest experience, including free access to the hotel’s on-site Electric Vehicle high-speed charging bays, and Mollie’s Diner is a modern all-day hang-out serving up contemporary, seasonal cooking for solo travellers or families, friends and lovers. With a setting that hints at a classic diner style, but reinvented with elegant vintage inspired lighting, sleek tiling, comfortable banquettes, warm wood and chrome fittings and lots of natural light, Mollie’s has guests covered. Guest-focused Technology The whole customer journey has been carefully thought through, with an effortless, digital-led experience that simplifies the entire guest journey and stay. The Mollie’s app opens a raft of benefits for an enhanced guest experience. Guests can check in online or via the app and have their room key delivered to their phone wherever they are and when it’s convenient for them. Electric Vehicle charging bays can be pre-booked, free-of-charge, before arrival and there’s 24-hour online chat support with the friendly reception team, in multiple languages. In-room, 50-inch Smart TVs come as standard. Guests’ phones automatically pair with the TV as a remote, casting their personal Netflix or Spotify account directly to the screen and syncing with the super-fast complimentary Wi-Fi, for the ultimate and seamless relaxing at-home experience. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Build to rent company Letta has launched their latest new development site Silkash, providing 21 much-needed family homes for private rent in Westhoughton, Bolton. The energy-efficient homes are built by Peel L&P’s homebuilder, Northstone, which creates sustainable, designed homes that set a high standard for new builds. “The first rental homes at our site in Ellesmere Port were a big hit and we’re expecting strong demand in Bolton. We’re bringing something new to the suburban market that’s in really short supply – well-designed rental communities boasting high quality new build homes alongside a professional, attentive management service. Residents will be joining an established and green development, where there’s already a genuine sense of community among those that call it home,” said Jo Allen, Operations Director for Letta. The properties are marketed, let, and managed by Redwing property agency, a trusted landlord delivering a premium management service to residents. Properties range from two, three and four-bedrooms featuring a stunning design with open plan living spaces, high ceilings and big windows. All including private leafy gardens that are rich in biodiversity, close to key transport links and sustainable travel routes. Letta homes are built for the future and designed beyond the current building regulations for energy performance, packed with smart technology proven to reduce energy bills by up to 25% on the cost of heating. “Letta brings an exceptional standard of sustainable and high-quality single-family homes to the North West private rent market, and have been a huge success with residents so far at Glisk and Airie sites. We look forward to continuing working with our partners at Letta and help residents settle into these brilliant new homes at Silkash,” added Michelle Brooks, Director of Operations at Redwing. Since Letta’s launch in August 2022, 33 residents have found a new home to rent with Letta at various development sites, Glisk in Ellesmere Port, and Airie in Bolton. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Akela Construction has been appointed by Dawn Homes to lead a diverse package of works for the new Quarriers Gate development at Bellshill. Following approval last year, the 3.1-hectare site, sitting on land formerly occupied by Bellshill Athletic Club, will be transformed to create 74 new two-storey detached, semi-detached and terraced homes off Hattonrigg Road. “This is an extensive package of work and will allow us to showcase our skill and experience in delivering a wide range of ground engineering works. Quarriers Gate is an exciting, yet complex development at Bellshill and one which presents us with a great opportunity to put our expertise into practice. We’re committed to delivering the very best service for our clients and we’re looking forward to working with our colleagues at Dawn Homes once again when our team arrives on site in March,” said Paul Winters Operations Director of Akela Construction. With a combined value of £4.2m, Akela will deliver full development earthworks, including creation of a SuDs pond and sewers, including a diversion to a large combined sewer around the boundary of the site parallel to Hattonrigg road, floor slabs and plotwork. “We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with Akela Construction as we shortly begin work to transform this previously neglected site into a vibrant community with much needed modern, energy-efficient housing and will provide lasting benefits to the local area for years to come,” added Dawn Homes Managing Director, Martin Egan. Akela will also deliver the road and footpath network, driveways, and street lighting. Work is due to begin onsite towards the end of March. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Building work has started on a sustainable tri-service station which will become home to officers from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service. The new station, which will be built by North of England contractor Esh Construction, is set to be the first of its kind in the country to be carbon neutral. A breaking ground ceremony officially marked the start on site for the emergency services hub which is set to drive forward blue light services’ commitments to minimise carbon footprint. The hub is located on a vacant site between Marine Drive and Campbell Park Road in Hebburn and is expected to be operational by Spring 2024. It will include staff accommodation and appliance bays for emergency vehicles, as well as a free-standing training building. Externally, the site will feature charging ports, with a view to all three services having a fleet of electric vehicles. Modern sustainable technologies will be utilised throughout the hub, including solar photo voltaic roof panels, ground source heat pumps and a rainwater harvesting and re-use system. A wildflower meadow will feature among the landscaping of the grounds to help promote local biodiversity. “It was a pleasure to be part of the breaking ground ceremony and to experience how significant this development is for the local area. As we all work towards a carbon neutral future, this is a pioneering scheme which can lead the way for sustainable blue light buildings,” said Andy Radcliffe, Chief Executive of Esh Group. “At Esh we pride ourselves on creating a legacy in the communities surrounding our construction sites. As such, we will harness the benefits of our strong regional presence to deliver a wealth of social value initiatives which includes re-investing more than 65% of the project spend within Tyne and Wear by procuring local labour and supply.” Esh Construction will engage with local schools to deliver employability workshops, arrange presentations to promote safety around a live construction site, and provide volunteers and donations to support worthy causes throughout the project Procured via the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), Esh will work in partnership with TWFRS, Sunderland City Council’s Capital Projects Team, Desco and Todd Milburn to deliver the scheme. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
National tool hire company Speedy who are based in Newton-le-Willows, have joined Warrington Youth Zone’s growing family of Founder Patrons. Seven months after opening, Warrington Youth Zone boasts an ever-growing membership of 7200 young people from across Warrington. The Youth Zone offers somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to for young people aged 7-19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. Young people pay just £5 per year to become a member and then 50p every time they visit, with our on-site café providing hot meals for £1. The 50p entry fee allows young people to take part in over 20 activities per session, as well as access to a state-of-the-art gym, climbing wall, recording studio, 3G football pitch and dance studio, which are available all year round. Speedy is the UK’s leading provider of tool and equipment hire, with the widest range of power tools, plant and specialist equipment. From opening their first depot in Wigan in 1977 to today, Speedy have supported hundreds of charities through valuable donations. Speedy support a number of charitable and community organisations which rely heavily upon donations from the UK business sector and are proud to support local projects that benefit the people and communities in which their employees live and work. Along with donations, Speedy employees are entitled to a volunteer leave allowance, where colleagues can devote time to give back to the communities in which they live without impacting their time at home. Speedy have fully immersed themselves in all things Warrington Youth Zone including hosting colleague away days at the Youth Zone, employee fundraising, collecting food and toys for their Christmas appeal and providing free equipment hire to the centre. All of which has benefited Youth Zone members and their families. Andy Johnson, Group HSSEQ Director at Speedy said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to get to know and understand the needs of WYZ and all it brings to the wider community in and around Warrington. We are happy to support such initiatives that give back to the local community and provide opportunities for the next generation to learn, explore and have fun. We are delighted to be involved now and for the foreseeable future in Warrington and future Youth Zone opportunities.” Dave McNicholl, Chief Executive of Warrington Youth Zone said: “We are extremely excited to welcome Speedy to our family of Founder Patrons. It has been a privilege to get to know the team at Speedy over the last few months whose enthusiasm for supporting our members is incredible. On behalf of the young people of Warrington, I’d like to say a huge thank you to Speedy for their generous support.” Warrington Youth Zone is being made possible thanks to the partnership between Warrington Council, young people, the community, and the generosity of businesses such as Speedy. Founder Patrons are the foundation of the charity and their commitment and endorsement provide a positive legacy for future generations. The Youth Zone was delivered by the national charity OnSide, who have created a network of Youth Zones across the country. For more information about the charity, please visit https://warringtonyouthzone.org Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Mace, the international construction and consultancy company, has been appointed by BauMont Real Estate Capital and YardNine to deliver ‘Edenica’, an office and retail development at 100 Fetter Lane in London. Planning consent for the former offices of DAC Beachcroft and the White Swan pub at 108 Fetter Lane includes the demolition of the existing buildings and the delivery of a new 12-storey development, roof gardens, new pedestrian route and pocket square at ground level, as well as ancillary cycle parking. The White Swan will be retained and relocated to the north-east corner of the site. The 95,000 sq ft development, designed by Fletcher Priest Architects, will target the highest environmental standards of BREEAM Outstanding, as well as WiredScore, SmartScore and WELL certifications. Sustainability, technology and wellbeing are extensively incorporated into the design including generous planted terraces, facilities to encourage active modes of travel and high-performance 100% electric building services to ensure the building achieves carbon neutrality in use. Edenica is the first scheme within the City of London to be designed as a ‘storage bank’ where materials are held for future reuse, through the use of ‘Materials Passports’. Materials Passports are digital data sets that describe characteristics of materials and components in products and systems, giving them value for present use, recovery and future reuse. Delivery for the new scheme is targeted for Q4 2024. Ged Simmonds, Managing Director for Offices, Construct, at Mace, said: “We are excited to take on the delivery of such an ambitious development, raising the bar on sustainability through the use of material passports, as well as smart technology to enhance occupier wellbeing.” Campbell MacDougall, Director of YardNine said: “This is an important milestone in the delivery of Edenica and we are looking forward to working closely with Mace to bring forward this best-in-class office development in the centre of London.” Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
