Thames Water has appointed Barhale to carry out the £11.6M East Putney Zone Calming scheme, improving water network resilience for customers in the capital. The project will upgrade the pumping and electrical equipment at the Park Lane pumping station in central London. Four pumps will be upgraded: one each supplying
Key announcement set to reduce direct CO2 emissions by up to 90% in line with the Glencar target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by the end of 2025. Glencar, a leading UK based construction company recognised for its past ranking among Europe’s fastest-growing businesses and known for delivering high quality
MILWAUKEE® continues to expand within its sanding category by introducing the new M18 FUEL™* 125 mm Random Orbit Sander. With less vibration and the power to sand the toughest materials, the new sander demonstrates MILWAUKEE®’s continued innovation for the remodeler and carpenter. The new sander delivers the lowest cordless vibration,
An epoxy repair mortar was used to repair the damaged concrete substrate in a clarifier tank at a Wastewater Plant in the UK. The system achieved a complete cure despite being completely submerged in water due to a rainstorm during the curing period. In this way, the concrete resurfacing epoxy,
Households across parts of North West England and Central Scotland can now get free help to plan home improvements that save money on energy bills and carbon emissions, thanks to a new service, Energywise. People can access free impartial advice, online or over the phone, from a team of experts
Leeds and London based architecture practice, Edward Architects adds to its growing team with the appointment of Graham Davey as Architect. The new hire will further strengthen the firm’s court protection and accessible design work, one of its core specialisms and expanding service lines. Graham joins from Stage One Creative
Co-op has unveiled plans to bolster its presence across the UK with the opening of 75 new stores in 2025. This growth initiative includes both Co-op-operated and franchise stores, alongside major refurbishments for 80 existing locations, as the retailer focuses on enhancing its role as a hub for convenience and
Prologis UK, a leading logistics property owner, investor and developer, is pleased to announce that Aerospheres, a leading supplier of consumables to the aviation industry, has committed to a new ten-year lease of DC9 Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. DC9, a state-of-the-art 74,770 sq ft facility located near the M1 and
Caddick has commenced building work on site at Max Spielman’s new warehouse at Bromborough’s international business park, marking the first owned and occupied premises for Timpson’s printing specialist. To mark the start of construction work, Timpson Group Chairman, Sir John Timpson, joined Caddick on site at Power Road where the
CEG has instructed a £2 million construction contract to deliver highway infrastructure works which will facilitate next phase of development at the successful Vesuvius development in Worksop. The latest works will include an extension of the existing spine road, construction of a new roundabout and connections to all utilities. As
Thames Water has appointed Barhale to carry out the £11.6M East Putney Zone Calming scheme, improving water network resilience for customers in the capital. The project will upgrade the pumping and electrical equipment at the Park Lane pumping station in central London. Four pumps will be upgraded: one each supplying water to Putney, Barrow Hill and Shoot Up Hill, and a standby able to supply water to all three locations. Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale will replace all four of the existing, high voltage pump motors with low voltage, variable speed models that will allow Thames Water to operate the network at a reduced pressure. This will fix pressure issues, and the likelihood of surges of water in the system, which will reduce the risk of bursts and leakage, particularly in East Putney. Barhale will also upgrade the electrical control systems; install new flow control monitoring; replace the existing ventilation within the pumping station with a fully redundant and resilient design; carry out an overhaul of the lighting and water services; and remove all redundant equipment. Shane Gorman, Barhale’s Water Director – Southern, explained the importance of the work and highlighted the operational challenges. “The successful delivery of the East Putney Zone Calming scheme will be a step-change for operation of the water network at Park Lane,” he said. “Replacing the existing fixed speed motors with variable speed motors will transform control of water pressure within the tunnels. For customers, this means a more resilient network and it will significantly reduce the likelihood of leakage. “It is fair to say that there are certain logistical challenges. The site is literally in the middle of Park Lane, one of the busiest thoroughfares in London, with three lanes of traffic flowing either side night and day. “It means that work, and particularly deliveries and access to the site, will need to be planned and managed meticulously. We will be drawing on the experience gained at other busy London locations and in collaboration of the local authority, to make sure that operations are conducted as safely as possible and with a minimum of disruption. “We are looking forward to working with Thames Water to deliver this important scheme.” Commenting on the major upgrade, Roselyn Unegbu, Delivery Director, London Non-Infrastructure, Thames Water said: “This investment is essential to upgrading our Ring Main, ensuring Londoners can count on clean, reliable drinking water for decades to come. It will also help us drive down leakage and reduce the risk of bursts.” Work is expected to complete in September 2027. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Key announcement set to reduce direct CO2 emissions by up to 90% in line with the Glencar target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by the end of 2025. 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 & Pharma, Data Centres, Commercial, Ports, Film Studios & Leisure and Civils, has today announced its intention to switch to low carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel across all active construction sites from the start of the year and going forward. The major move will see HVO to be used across all site set ups, welfare establishments, and on-site power generation across all of its construction sites. Glencar is one of the first contractors specialising in the Logistics & Industrial sector to mandate the switch to HVO across all sites. HVO is a low carbon biofuel typically made by reacting waste vegetable oils and animal fats with hydrogen to create a fuel suitable for use in diesel engines. The switch to HVO will deliver up to 90% reduction in direct CO2 emissions and 80% in other harmful emissions such as particulate matter. The amount of diesel that Glencar uses annually emits over 720 tonnes of CO2 which accounts for the majority of our Scope 1 carbon emissions which the use of HVO is set to reduce. Speaking about the move Glencar Director of ESG James Scott said: “Our transition to HVO is a major strategic step change that will make an immediate difference and impact on our carbon in construction performance. We estimate a reduction in over 90% in our Scope 1 emissions when every construction site is using HVO. We have set ourselves ambitious targets to achieve Net Zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025 and 2045 for Scope 3 emissions and this is another important milestone on the journey. We will continue to monitor new technologies and innovation to ensure we are at the forefront of clean and efficient sustainable solutions. The switch to HVO will also give us further confidence in our emissions data that will enable us to track our reductions and performance against our ESG goals, with the knowledge that HVO itself is a sourced product that is certified through collection of feedstock, manufacturing and delivery into the UK terminal using the ISCC scheme, and thereafter using the UK’s RFAS scheme. This ensures that all feedstocks are classed as 100% renewable under the Renewable Energy Directive 2. Whilst we recognise the carbon reduction potential of HVO, we are also aware of the environmental impacts of HVO production and will closely monitor the sustainability of our supply chain. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
MILWAUKEE® continues to expand within its sanding category by introducing the new M18 FUEL™* 125 mm Random Orbit Sander. With less vibration and the power to sand the toughest materials, the new sander demonstrates MILWAUKEE®’s continued innovation for the remodeler and carpenter. The new sander delivers the lowest cordless vibration, operating at 12,000 orbits per minute allowing for a more ergonomic form factor which improves user comfort throughout the sanding application. Featuring an orbital sanding motion with an oscillation diameter of 2.5 mm, the new M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander has the power for heavy stock removal to sand the toughest materials on the job site. The 5-mode speed control ranging from 12,000 OPMs to 6,000 OPMs allows users to change their speed setting depending on the job’s needs. With VACLINK™ Bluetooth®** Technology, the M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander allows for up to 95% dust collection. When paired with the M18 FUEL™ 34 litre Dual-Battery Dust Extractor users will experience instant dust control for easier use and best in class dust efficiency. MILWAUKEE® is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day’s work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 315 solutions. *M18 FUEL™ is engineered for the most demanding tradespeople in the world. Delivering unrivalled performance, all M18 FUEL™ products feature three MILWAUKEE®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run time, and durability on the job site. Simply put, M18 FUEL™ tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class. **The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by (TTI corporate name) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Specifications M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander M18 FROS125-502X Kit Includes: (1) M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander, (2) M18 B5 Battery Packs, (1) M12-18 FC Charger, (1) HD Box To find out more about M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander, see video footage of it in action or find your nearest store, please visit www.milwaukeetool.eu You can also visit Milwaukee Tool UK’s Instagram and LinkedIn for further information. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
An epoxy repair mortar was used to repair the damaged concrete substrate in a clarifier tank at a Wastewater Plant in the UK. The system achieved a complete cure despite being completely submerged in water due to a rainstorm during the curing period. In this way, the concrete resurfacing epoxy, Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed), was an excellent alternative to concrete. It enabled the Customer to bypass the serious problems that would otherwise have arisen had poured concrete been used in the application instead of the epoxy mortar. Severely Damaged Concrete in Need of Repair The clarifier tank, 18 metres (59 ft) in diameter, was suffering from severe deterioration on the concrete base. This had been caused by the combined effects of corrosion and abrasion from the scrapers that run around the clarifier, moving sludge to the centre of the tank. The damaged concrete in the tank had led to a loss of efficiency of the scrapers and premature wear of the rubber scraper pads. In addition, this had caused the pumps operating downstream to become damaged by the pieces of the broken concrete which had been sucked downstream with the sludge. Repouring concrete onto the base of the tank was considered as a repair solution. However, this was deemed inappropriate as the bond to the original concrete would be insufficient. Specification of Epoxy Repair Mortar, Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) Following an inspection by Douglas Potts, Senior Fields Solutions Engineer at Belzona UK, the epoxy repair mortar, Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed), along with Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), were specified. Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) was selected due to its excellent mechanical properties as well as its abrasion resistance capabilities. In addition, as this system can be fully cured in just three days in temperatures of 15°C (59°F), this makes it an excellent alternative to concrete which concrete typically takes around 28 days to achieve a full cure. To accompany this specification, case studies and test data were supplied demonstrating the strength and adhesion capabilities of Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) to concrete. This, along with the fact that the Customer had used Belzona technology in successful applications before, further cemented their decision to opt for the polymeric technology. Application of Concrete Resurfacing Epoxy Firstly, the surface was power washed, and mechanically prepared using grinders and scabblers. Next, the clarifier was marked into sections and each section was then conditioned with Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), using a stiff bristled brush. Screed rails were then used to set the level of the Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed). 4,500 kg (9920.8 lbs) of Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) was then applied using metal floats to a thickness of 6mm (0.24 in). During the curing process, a rainstorm hit the site and the tank was submerged in water. After the storm, the tank was drained and destructive testing was conducted, with support from Belzona Limited’s Research and Development team, on the patch most recently laid. Other than slight cosmetic damage of surface whitening, the system was found to be fully cured and unaffected. A very different outcome would have been observed had the Customer chosen to use poured concrete for the repair and such flooding occurred. An Alternative to ConcreteThe application and cure was completed in eight days. Had the Customer chosen to use the poured concrete method to repair the substrate, the application and cure would have taken weeks to be completed, rather than days. Thus, by opting for the epoxy repair mortar, this ensured that minimal disruption was incurred to the Plant’s operations. For more information, please visit: www.belzona.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Households across parts of North West England and Central Scotland can now get free help to plan home improvements that save money on energy bills and carbon emissions, thanks to a new service, Energywise. People can access free impartial advice, online or over the phone, from a team of experts at the Energywise service which officially launched today. Delivered by energy experts Energy Saving Trust and funded by SP Energy Networks, Energywise will help householders identify the best low carbon solutions, such as solar panels or a heat pump, to suit their home, budget and goals. People using the service will receive a comprehensive costed improvement plan, outlining next steps and the option of a free follow up conversation with an expert advisor. The free service also offers help to find funding and certified installers, making it easier to get the work done. Research by Energy Saving Trust has shown that 82% of homeowners in England are interested in making home improvements to reduce their energy bills, however more than a third (39%) are not confident assessing where to start with the process1. Additional research reveals that more than a third of UK adults know nothing about heat pumps, while a quarter think heat pumps are not suitable for UK homes2. With energy prices continuing to climb, and the need to cut domestic carbon emissions to curb the climate emergency, SP Energy Networks is the latest energy distributor to commission Energy Saving Trust to set up support services for the public to encourage action. Laura McGadie, Operations Director at Energy Saving Trust, said: “It’s exciting to be offering this bespoke service to help people choose what’s best for their homes when it comes to low carbon technology. Improving public awareness and understanding of things like heat pumps is a really vital part of the shift we need to make to a net zero society. We know people are willing to make changes, they just want a bit of guidance on where to start, so Energywise is there to help them plan and go on to take positive action.” Energywise is now live for those living in an area of England or Scotland serviced by the SP Energy Networks energy grid. People can check if they live in one of these via the Energy Networks Association postcode checker. To get a free personalised Energywise home improvement plan visit getenergywise.org.uk. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Leeds and London based architecture practice, Edward Architects adds to its growing team with the appointment of Graham Davey as Architect. The new hire will further strengthen the firm’s court protection and accessible design work, one of its core specialisms and expanding service lines. Graham joins from Stage One Creative Services where he was Project Manager with a breadth and wealth of experience leading on large scale events and unusual builds. Prior to that he was an Architect with Pearce Bottomley Architects. During his project management role, Graham led a range of high profile live events involving complex design from the Eurovision 2023 set build at the M&S Arena in Liverpool to The Art of All Pavilion by Roc Nation and Jay-Z at Olympia in Kensington which involved a 4-week turnaround from contract to completion. He also worked on Moncler X’s Mercedes Reveal at Olympia which formed the centrepiece of Moncler’s London Fashion Week launch. Graham has also project managed a number of unusual builds including Bulgari’s Serpanti Lit Sculpture in Duke of York Square, Chelsea. His expertise also spans work across visitor centres, new builds, primary care centres, golf centres and the Leeds Chinese Christian Church. Graham Edward, MD, Edward Architects said: “Graham will be a fantastic asset to our team and brings a broad range of experience and expertise which has involved some unique and unusual builds. This will be invaluable in our accessible design and court protection projects.” Graham Davey commented: “I am excited to join the team at Edward Architects as the business continues to build. The practice has such a breadth of skills and experience and I’m keen to further my own skills by learning from those around me. I have particularly enjoyed that the values of the practice align with my own, placing the client at the centre of everything we do.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Co-op has unveiled plans to bolster its presence across the UK with the opening of 75 new stores in 2025. This growth initiative includes both Co-op-operated and franchise stores, alongside major refurbishments for 80 existing locations, as the retailer focuses on enhancing its role as a hub for convenience and community services. Expanding the Co-op Network The expansion aims to ensure easy and convenient access to Co-op stores nationwide. Among the first new openings, Salford Quays – The Anchorage and East Benton – Newcastle Upon Tyne will welcome Co-op-operated stores in early 2025. Franchise growth will contribute up to 50 additional stores, allowing Co-op to extend its reach into communities it might not otherwise access, thanks to partnerships with trusted collaborators. Building on 2024’s success, Co-op will continue its innovative approach to franchise locations, which include university campuses, petrol forecourts, hospitals, and even military bases like HMS Collingwood. Revamping Existing Stores Up to 80 stores will undergo significant refurbishments, designed to modernise and maximise the potential of Co-op’s property portfolio. Early 2025 will see major makeovers completed in locations such as Exeter, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Avonmouth, Hereford, and Clapham. These refreshed stores will embody Co-op’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. A Hub for More Than Groceries Co-op stores go beyond traditional retail, offering services like parcel collection, payment options, and quick online delivery. Acting as micro-distribution hubs, stores support Co-op’s growing ecommerce platform, enabling rapid delivery of fresh groceries through partnerships with Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Deliveroo. Co-op aims to expand its quick commerce market share to over 30%, solidifying its position as a leader in online grocery delivery. In-store digital media screens, member savings, and support for local causes also highlight Co-op’s focus on creating a sense of community and delivering economic and social benefits to its members. Sustainability at the Forefront Co-op’s green ambitions include plans to install up to 76,000 solar panels across 700 sites in its food, funeralcare, and logistics portfolio over the next three years. This move reinforces Co-op’s commitment to carbon reduction and sustainability. A Vision for the Future Matt Hood, Co-op’s Managing Director, stated:“We want everyone to have easy and convenient access to a Co-op store, wherever they live. This year, we are completely focused on achieving that through an ambitious and exciting new store strategy. “As a membership organisation owned by six million members, we are experts in convenience shopping. By combining quality products, great value, ethical retailing, and quick online delivery with community participation, we’re creating stores that act as active hubs of local life.” With a robust plan for expansion and innovation, Co-op continues to cement its role as a leading convenience retailer while supporting its members and communities across the UK. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Prologis UK, a leading logistics property owner, investor and developer, is pleased to announce that Aerospheres, a leading supplier of consumables to the aviation industry, has committed to a new ten-year lease of DC9 Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. DC9, a state-of-the-art 74,770 sq ft facility located near the M1 and M25 motorways, is currently under construction and will serve as the new operational hub for the business, supporting its mission to supply aviation products globally. The site’s proximity to London’s major airports was a key factor in Aerospheres’ decision to relocate its operations and the new facility will enable the business to adopt cutting-edge new process and technologies, acting as a Centre of Excellence and flagship for innovation and automation. Prologis UK’s latest development in Hemel Hempstead is focused on delivering high quality, sustainable industrial space. It has achieved both EPC A+ and BREEAM Outstanding ratings – representing exemplary sustainability performance. The development features flexible mezzanine spaces, outdoor terraces which are directly accessible from first floor offices and well-appointed external amenity spaces. Paul Thompson, CEO of Aerospheres, added: “Securing DC9 Hemel Hempstead as our new UK Headquarters marks an exciting step forward for Aerospheres. This building will provide us with the capacity we need to expand our operations and continue to provide our customers with the highest level of service.” Robin Woodbridge, Head of Capital Deployment at Prologis UK, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Aerospheres to Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. The pre-let of DC9 demonstrates the ongoing appeal of our developments to forward-looking businesses that need modern, flexible space to grow. Aerospheres plays an essential role in keeping the aviation industry running smoothly, and we’re proud that they’ve chosen to expand their operations with us.” For Prologis, this pre-let demonstrates the appeal of its latest speculative development in Hemel Hempstead, ensuring that the location continues to lead as a destination for businesses seeking to grow in the South East. Further units, ranging in size from 20,860 to 66,735 sq ft are currently available at Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Caddick has commenced building work on site at Max Spielman’s new warehouse at Bromborough’s international business park, marking the first owned and occupied premises for Timpson’s printing specialist. To mark the start of construction work, Timpson Group Chairman, Sir John Timpson, joined Caddick on site at Power Road where the contractor will be delivering an £8m contract to build a 77,400 sq ft industrial development. Work on site comes 16 years after the family-owned Timpson Group acquired Max Spielman and will see the development of a 9.5-acre site to create warehousing for storage and distribution with internal mezzanine offices and car parking. Caddick’s appointment to the development follows planning permission by Wirral Council in April 2024 and marks the first time Caddick has worked on behalf of Timpson Group, bringing together two prominent family-owned northern businesses. Set to complete in September 2025, the new Power Road development adds to Caddick’s growing pipeline of industrial projects across the North West, which also includes Ark 42 at Trafford Park Road on behalf of Trebor Developments. Dave Saville, Regional Managing Director of Caddick Construction North West, commented: “The new development at Power Road is a huge investment by Timpson Group and a statement of intent by the definitive leader in photo printing – a business that has impressively diversified in an evolving market. “As a family-owned business ourselves, our culture means a lot to us and we are very proud to be working in partnership with Timpson as a likeminded family-owned business, with which we share many values. We have a relatively short build programme in which we’ll build brand new facilities for Max Spielman, and we are looking forward to progressing on site and building our wider industrial pipeline throughout 2025.” Sir John Timpson CBE, Chairman and Owner of Timpson, commented: “I’m pleased that in Caddick we have formed an important partnership with another vibrant family business to deliver this development at Power Road. Exactly 16 years ago Timpson acquired the Max Spielman business, taking it out of administration, and since then it has developed a reputation for exceptional customer service and grown to become the UK’s leading photo service retailer with over 400 outlets. This new development on Power Road marks an important step in our plans to strengthen the Max Spielman business for its future growth, and it is great to have Caddick appointed as main contractor to help us achieve this.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
CEG has instructed a £2 million construction contract to deliver highway infrastructure works which will facilitate next phase of development at the successful Vesuvius development in Worksop. The latest works will include an extension of the existing spine road, construction of a new roundabout and connections to all utilities. As well as providing access for the local bus service into the site, this will release the remaining sixteen acres of development land ready for businesses to locate here. As a result, a deal has been secured for an acre of land to Admirals Yard Self Storage which will deliver a new secure storage facility. Rob Sadler from Admirals Yard said: “Admirals Yard Self Storage is pleased to announce plans for a new personal and business storage facility on land adjacent to Asda and the new Fire Station. Offering a range of drive-up unit sizes with state-of-the-art security, CEO Rob Sadler expects to open for business in early Summer 25. Admirals Yard Self Storage has facilities nationwide and is delighted to be adding the Vesuvius site to its portfolio.” Antonia Martin Wright, Director of Commercial Development at CEG, explained: “The quality of the first phase has ensured this is the prime industrial and business location in Worksop. “This latest phase of infrastructure work will provide serviced land for development and I’m pleased to welcome Admirals Yard Self Storage to the site. We are marketing design and build development opportunities from 10,000 sq ft upwards and welcoming engagement from occupiers on all commercial basis.” The 20-week programme of works will commence in January and will be delivered by Caddick Civil Engineering. DTRE and FHP have been appointed as agents to market the site. Rob Kos, Associate Partner at DTRE, said: “This latest phase of works continues to demonstrate CEG’s commitment to the scheme and by spring next year there will be two serviced and development-ready plots for local businesses. We are currently having a number of positive conversations with occupiers and purchasers alike and as there is such a shortage of well-located supply we expect to announce more deals imminently.” Vesuvius is CEG’s regeneration of a 45-acre brownfield site close to the M1 and A1(M). CEG delivered the original remediation and development platforms, alongside infrastructure including the new access roundabout and roads, working closely with the local authority and D2N2 to enable the development. A 70,000 sq. ft ASDA food store opened in 2020, followed by Travis Perkins and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue’s £3.4m new fire station. CEG speculatively delivered the first phase of 16 light industrial units in summer 2021. These were swiftly let to a range of occupiers including Kitchen Craft, Escape Hot Tubs, Rother Valley Optics, electric vehicle charging specialist Powerpoint and Shark Eye’s research and design centre. There are also three food and beverage units at the site, including Burger King. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
