Civils contractor ISC has been awarded a £34 million contract by the Cory Group (Cory) to build a Waste Transfer Station (WTS) facility by the River Thames in Barking. ISC, the civil engineering arm of materials group GRS, is the principal contractor for the River Road waste scheme, a key part
By Alex Bardett, Managing Director at Ambar Kelly With the Grenfell Tower tragedy bringing fire safety in higher risk buildings (HRB) sharply into focus, the role of riser shafts in reducing fires and improving safety has never been more important. However, they still face many misconceptions. Alex Bardett, Managing Director
Module-T Prefabrik, a global leader in modular construction with over 15 years of expertise, is expanding its operations into the UK market. The company offers a comprehensive range of modular solutions, including office containers, sanitary containers, locker containers, dormitory complexes, and modular office buildings, with a particular focus on labour
MULTI-DISCIPLINE principal contractor, Miller Knight, launched its first in a series of Building Safety Forum events this month at the iconic Villa Park, home to Aston Villa football club. The event welcomed professionals from across the built environment sector, with a specific focus on remediation, refurbishment and regeneration, particularly in
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has introduced a new guarantee product to help British firms secure international contracts providing engineering, design and technical services. The Early Project Services Guarantee (EPSG) is now available to overseas buyers who choose to use British services firms to scope and
Supermarket Income REIT has bolstered its portfolio with the £49.7 million acquisition of a prominent Sainsbury’s supermarket in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Spanning 113,348 sq ft, the site includes an omnichannel supermarket and a petrol filling station, occupying an expansive 8.5-acre plot. Sainsbury’s has been a fixture on the site for
LEADING designer, manufacturer, and supplier of innovative civil engineering solutions, Wrekin Products, has expanded its workforce once again in a continued streak of new hires with the appointment of operations director, Steve O’Brien. As the business continues to diversify its workforce as it enjoys a period of considerable growth, Steve
City of Wolverhampton Council and ECF – a partnership between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse – have submitted a hybrid planning application for City Centre West in Wolverhampton. The partnership has put forward detailed plans for phase one, which includes over 330 new high-quality homes, as well as
Landsec has expressed strong confidence in expanding its investment in the retail sector, highlighting plans to deploy further capital in the coming months. The real estate investment trust (REIT) recently strengthened its portfolio with a £120m acquisition of an additional stake in Bluewater, Kent. The company revealed that retail offers
Algeco UK has completed one of its most distinctive buildings ever for a UK client, having put the finishing touches to a two-floor GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt® with retail and coffee outlet in a structure with four curved sides in Stevenage. The building has been completed in just 11 weeks by
Civils contractor ISC has been awarded a £34 million contract by the Cory Group (Cory) to build a Waste Transfer Station (WTS) facility by the River Thames in Barking. ISC, the civil engineering arm of materials group GRS, is the principal contractor for the River Road waste scheme, a key part of Cory’s Riverside 2 development, a new energy-from-waste (EfW) plant that will divert 550,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste from landfill a year, and generate electricity for the equivalent of 176,000 homes. Barking WTS will provide additional capacity for handling and transporting waste destined for Riverside 2, which is currently under construction in Belvedere on the south side of the river. Uniquely, Cory transports the majority of the waste it processes via its fleet of tugs and barges on the River Thames, removing around 100,000 lorry movements from London’s roads every year. Riverside 2 is expected to remove another 80,000 lorry movements. The project involves modernising some of the existing site facilities, reactivating a Safeguarded Wharf and delivering a new purpose-built industrial WTS building on a designated Safeguarded Waste Site. The modernisation of the site represents a substantial investment by Cory, which currently processes waste for nine boroughs in London and the South East. One of the two berths, Rippleway Wharf, is to be reconstructed to allow container stacking and the loading of barges. That means the modernised waste facility will move waste operations from road-to-road to road-to-river and will result in a reduction in waste vehicles on the road. In line with Cory’s use of river freight, ISC will use Thames barges to remove most of the of demolition waste, spoil and dredged material for recycling, as well as for the delivery of aggregates and other construction materials. Darren Quinton, Managing Director of ISC, said: “We are proud to be leading such an important project that showcases our civil engineering capabilities as principal contractor. The Riverside 2 development is a transformative project, particularly in the areas of sustainability and innovation, and it’s a great one for the team to be part of.” “We’ve wasted no time in getting onto site at River Road for site preparation and demolition of existing structures, and our team is fully committed to delivering the project to the highest standards our customers have come to expect of ISC.” Chris Girdham, Development Director at Cory, said: “We are pleased to be working with ISC on this project, which will bring over £50 million of investment into Barking and maximise the potential of the site. As well as providing essential capacity for London’s non-recyclable waste, this project will also allow us to reduce the environmental impact of the site on local ecology, reduce pollution and, through the use of the River Roding for transport of materials, substantially improve air quality across London.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
By Alex Bardett, Managing Director at Ambar Kelly With the Grenfell Tower tragedy bringing fire safety in higher risk buildings (HRB) sharply into focus, the role of riser shafts in reducing fires and improving safety has never been more important. However, they still face many misconceptions. Alex Bardett, Managing Director of Ambar Kelly, underlines the importance of educating the industry on the truth behind these misconceptions and the vital role that modular riser flooring can play in improving HRB fire safety. When it comes to fire safety, the construction industry faces many challenges, not least a lack of understanding of the perils of installing combustible materials in any UK buildings. This is exacerbated by the perceived notion that non-combustible materials are more expensive. As the Grenfell Tower inquiry highlights, the chosen material can have a significant impact on the spread of fire and smoke throughout any building – especially HRBs. In fact, the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 involved a combustible material being lit and then, amongst other things, a fire rising in a void and forming a vertical shaft due to the lack of a horizontal fire break. Furthermore, the King’s Cross station fire of 1987 involved a shaft ‘trench effect’, when a discarded match lit a combustible material and then developed into a ‘flash over’ due to the fire rising in the ‘trench’ of the wooden escalators. While upcoming Building Regulation changes are set to sharply focus attention on fire testing and certification, more education is needed on the vital roles that non-combustible products play in improving fire safety in HRBs. Upcoming changes to building regulations and fire safety The Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) recently issued a new parliamentary statement that will see changes to fire safety and evacuation provisions, including Approved Document B. Fire safety information must be given to the relevant dutyholder when the project is complete or when the building is first occupied. To further support enhanced fire safety from 2nd March 2025 onwards, the new updates will remove references to the national classification system for fire resistance, known as BS476. Parts 6 and 7 will require construction products to be classified in accordance with EN13501-1, with performance classes A1 and A2 for non-combustible products and B, C, D, and E for combustible products. Non-combustible products are believed to be more expensive Non-combustible steel plate materials, featuring pre-cut holes for M&E services that are covered by a lid, are often seen as being too expensive. While the initial cost will typically be more, that cost won’t increase as the project progresses. However, the outlay for combustible GRP grating riser flooring options will increase over time, due to post-installation works. For example, GRP grating has to have holes cut into it to account for any services being fed through. Temporary fire doors will need to be fitted on every floor to meet codes of practice and prevent the spread of fire during construction, as by its very nature, grating allows smoke and flame to pass through. This increases the overall project cost. Products are often labelled as having a fire rating – that doesn’t mean they’re not combustible Specifiers will often see suppliers promoting products that have a BS476 Part 6 & 7 fire rating, which is actually a measure of the spread of flame. This is typical for GRP grating used by UK contractors as a riser flooring solution. However, all GRP grating is combustible and will add fuel to any fire that occurs in a riser shaft. The Grenfell Tower inquiry found this surface spread of flame test (BS476 Part 6 &7) does not measure combustibility, hence why it’s being withdrawn on March 2025. If the designed product for riser flooring in an HRB is specified as non-combustible at Gateway 2, contractors may believe the GRP grating has the required ‘fire rating’ and attempt to hand the project over to ‘Gateway 3’. However, despite it having a BS476 Part 6 or 7 declaration, it is combustible, meaning it will likely be rejected. Which leads us to… Mistaken assumptions of responsibility (or lack of) Often, a contractor will be under the impression that the product’s supposed fire rating is correct, handing over the project to the next person in the chain. Indeed, there are many occasions when a main contractor will say ‘The sub-contractor has bought it and said it’s fire rated, so it’s not my problem.’ However, the situation isn’t always that straightforward. Unfortunately, the main contractor will often hold all the risk and they won’t even realise they’re in this position. Additionally, if a non-combustible class A1 steel riser flooring product is specified in Gateway 2 and replaced by a combustible Class C GRP product, this needs to be recorded in the change control plan so the impact of these combustibility changes can be considered by the relevant teams. Furthermore, it must be documented before the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) signs off the building for handover at Gateway 3. Education is essential Helping suppliers and main contractors understand the benefits of non-combustible materials will go a long way towards improving fire safety in the built environment. The Golden Thread will ensure that anyone involved has up-to-date information readily available, ensuring a better understanding of the fire risks of using certain materials and the earlier identification of issues. Industry leaders and the government also need to ensure quality standards are adhered to and regulations met. This will improve the quality of materials being used in construction for the benefit of the end user. While it’s essential that contractors know their responsibilities if they change a specified non-combustible product for a cheaper combustible alternative, suppliers also play a huge role. Their products must be tested and certified to EN13501-1 to allow design teams and contractors to make an informed comparison between products. With fire safety a vital aspect of any building’s construction, it’s imperative contractors are aware of the non-combustible opportunities, and associated benefits, available to them.
Module-T Prefabrik, a global leader in modular construction with over 15 years of expertise, is expanding its operations into the UK market. The company offers a comprehensive range of modular solutions, including office containers, sanitary containers, locker containers, dormitory complexes, and modular office buildings, with a particular focus on labour accommodation facilities designed to meet the urgent needs of various sectors quickly and efficiently. Speed and efficiency for commercial projects and public sector needs Module-T’s expansion into the UK market introduces modular construction technology that prioritises speed, flexibility, and sustainability. “Our modular solutions are specifically engineered to minimise on-site disruption and accelerate construction timelines,” said Yigit Ozdemir, Regional Sales Director at Module-T. “Entire modules are built off-site in factories and assembled on-site, allowing for rapid deployment. This method not only reduces noise and pollution but also significantly lessens the environmental impact.” A 2022 study by academics from the University of Cambridge and Edinburgh Napier University found that modular construction can reduce embodied carbon by up to 45%. Embodied carbon refers to emissions generated during the construction process, including the production and transportation of materials, highlighting the sustainability benefits of off-site modular construction. Multipurpose solutions for a range of applications that minimise environmental impact Module-T provides solutions tailored for various applications, including permanent or temporary office spaces for companies across sectors. The company also offers WC cabins, canteens, classrooms, and other facilities for municipalities and local institutions, meeting the diverse requirements of public sector projects. “Our modular facilities are designed to provide flexible, high-quality solutions that cater to the specific needs of the UK’s construction industry,” added Özdemir. By manufacturing buildings entirely off-site and assembling them on-site, Module-T reduces construction time and minimises disruption in local communities. This approach not only enhances efficiency but aligns with industry trends favouring sustainable construction methods. “Our off-site approach offers a practical solution to the demands of commercial and public sector projects while reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional construction,” noted Özdemir. “We aim to lead the UK market in providing efficient and sustainable modular construction solutions.” Strategic growth and commitment to quality With the UK’s modular construction market expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.3%, reaching a projected value of £12 billion by 2025, Module-T is well-positioned to establish a strong presence. By combining innovative design with extensive international experience, the company aims to deliver adaptable solutions that meet the evolving needs of both commercial and public sector clients in the UK. Whether for office spaces, educational facilities, or sanitary units, Module-T’s temporary site accommodationare built to be efficient, durable, and comfortable. “At Module-T, we are committed to offering efficient and quality solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients across the UK,” said Özdemir. “Our expertise in modular construction will contribute significantly to the industry’s growth and support the delivery of essential projects.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
MULTI-DISCIPLINE principal contractor, Miller Knight, launched its first in a series of Building Safety Forum events this month at the iconic Villa Park, home to Aston Villa football club. The event welcomed professionals from across the built environment sector, with a specific focus on remediation, refurbishment and regeneration, particularly in relation to fire protection and safeguarding solutions needed for the future proofing of buildings. Industry insights were provided by representatives from BB7, TFT, Quelfire, Blackhurst Budd, the Fire Protection Association (FPA) and Miller Knight’s own managing director, Matthew Flower. Much was discussed including case studies demonstrating best practice, as well as those which otherwise failed in compliance and responsibility when it comes to fire protection. As the industry continues to review its processes around fire safety, protection and responsibility, the forum provided a platform for reflecting on lessons learned from tragedies such as Grenfell and the more recent Dagenham high-rise fire. While it is widely recognised amongst professionals that more needs to be done, there are still instances where discrepancies are bought to the surface due to a lack of understanding around who is responsible for ensuring fire safety measures are enforced and adhered to when considering different property types. Wayne Woodland, business development director at Miller Knight, said: “The event signifies the beginning of our vision for Miller Knight to be a leader in creating conversations around fire protection, remediation, regeneration and refurbishment. “As the industry continues to adapt its ways of working following the Building Safety Act (BSA), we believe it is our responsibility to facilitate a forum which provides like-minded professionals with the opportunity to discuss and learn together to ultimately improve practice across the built environment, but most importantly, keeping people safe”. One key insight and take away is that the market is vast, and the solutions are readily available to achieve safety and compliance. However, it’s key that managers, landlords and owners of buildings clearly understand who is responsible for implementing the wide range of fire protection measures needed to keep people and buildings safe from the risk of fire. The Building Safety Forum aligns with Miller Knight’s long-term commitment to advancing safety and compliance. By facilitating dialogue and sharing expert knowledge and experiences, the event aided an industry wide conversation regarding regulation as changes continue to work their way into the process of remediation and refurbishment projects solidifying that what was once acceptable before, is not fit for purpose anymore. In light of various conversations, it was evident that the need for stringent processes in the fire and protection spaces isn’t a new issue, but the question on many people’s minds is how and why it has taken so long to get to this point of understanding and compliance. This marks the first of a series of events that Miller Knight will host as the Building Safety Forum, with their next discussion aiming to take place in March 2025 in London. For more information and to register your interest for the next event, please contact: enquiries@miller-knight.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has introduced a new guarantee product to help British firms secure international contracts providing engineering, design and technical services. The Early Project Services Guarantee (EPSG) is now available to overseas buyers who choose to use British services firms to scope and design their projects in the planning phase. The guarantee helps overseas buyers of UK services to access private finance by assuring lenders that they will receive payment, making the UK offer more attractive. Once the project services contract is complete, there is potential for the guaranteed loan to be refinanced alongside financing the wider construction project. The prospect of subsequent finance throughout the life-cycle of projects incentivises overseas buyers to select UK services firms for the early-stage work. Carl Williamson, Director of SME and Trade Finance, UK Export Finance, said: “This new export finance support will give international buyers even more incentive to tap into UK design and engineering expertise. Year-on-year growth in service exports shows that the demand is there for this country’s professional and technical services.” “The development of our Early Project Services Guarantee is a clear signal of UKEF’s commitment to helping the services sector to maintain its competitive edge and international renown.” The EPSG addresses gaps in market provision for financing the preparatory stages of major projects. It also contributes towards UKEF’s objective of helping a broad range of businesses to export, driving growth across all regions of the UK. This announcement has been made alongside International Trade Week, an annual event run by the Department for Business and Trade which includes a series of virtual and in-person events to advise UK businesses on different ways to reach new international markets. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Supermarket Income REIT has bolstered its portfolio with the £49.7 million acquisition of a prominent Sainsbury’s supermarket in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Spanning 113,348 sq ft, the site includes an omnichannel supermarket and a petrol filling station, occupying an expansive 8.5-acre plot. Sainsbury’s has been a fixture on the site for over three decades, with the current lease offering 11 years of unexpired term and annual inflation-linked rent reviews. In addition to serving in-store shoppers, the site plays a key role in Sainsbury’s online operations, functioning as a fulfilment hub with 12 home delivery vans and click-and-collect services. The acquisition was funded through Supermarket Income REIT’s existing debt facility, bringing the company’s loan-to-value ratio to 39%. The REIT’s portfolio now boasts a weighted average unexpired lease term of 12 years, reflecting its commitment to long-term stability and growth. A Strategic Move for Shareholder ValueBen Green, Principal at Atrato Capital Limited, investment adviser to Supermarket Income REIT, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition:“We are delighted to add this high-quality UK asset to our portfolio. This acquisition underlines our focus on delivering strong returns and exploring new opportunities to enhance value for Supermarket Income REIT’s shareholders.” This latest investment underscores Supermarket Income REIT’s confidence in the resilience and growth potential of the UK’s grocery sector, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the market. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
LEADING designer, manufacturer, and supplier of innovative civil engineering solutions, Wrekin Products, has expanded its workforce once again in a continued streak of new hires with the appointment of operations director, Steve O’Brien. As the business continues to diversify its workforce as it enjoys a period of considerable growth, Steve joins at a crucial time to provide strategy and direction to an evolving pipeline. With demands on the construction sector greater than ever, projects with improved technologies will be essential in reducing carbon emissions and contributing to net-zero targets. With over 25 years of industry experience, Steve’s role will bring clarity to the wider business ambitions and support its efforts in becoming leading experts in decarbonising iron work solutions. Steve said: “As operations continue to diversify, now is an essential time to continue to reiterate and drive home the important solutions that Wrekin offers. Both Wrekin Products and Geoworks provide unmatched products that truly work towards a more efficient future. With reducing the use of carbon in our materials, and a greater level of emphasis being placed on a consumer perception, it is our responsibility to educate people in the role of whole-life carbon and whole-life costs. “We are building momentum that must be harnessed to continue monitoring and improving the systems required to prioritise safety, maximise efficiency and build resilience for a greener, cleaner, future.” Simon Turner, commercial director said: “This appointment demonstrates a continued investment and commitment to creating services and operations that are based around long-term positioning in the industry. As products are refined, we must consider the technology used, the specification of each solution, its sustainability and how to implement it safely, while working to our own net-zero targets for decarbonisation. “Steve joins us at a time where we are reviewing our processes to ensure that collaboration, ownership and responsibility are in synergy with our business goals, enabling us to remain industry leaders, providing innovative and sustainable solutions.” Wrekin’s wide range of products provides solutions and helps save time and money, all while increasing safety and lowering whole-life costs. To find out more about Wrekin’s products, people and projects visit: Civil Engineering Products | Access Solutions | Wrekin (wrekinproducts.com) Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
City of Wolverhampton Council and ECF – a partnership between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse – have submitted a hybrid planning application for City Centre West in Wolverhampton. The partnership has put forward detailed plans for phase one, which includes over 330 new high-quality homes, as well as retail opportunities on disused land between Peel Street and Market Square. The submission also includes outline plans for the remaining phases of the masterplan. As well as delivering over 1,000 new homes, including affordable homes, the masterplan offers new opportunities for shops, cafes, and restaurants – and will support the delivery of an enhanced Market Square. By delivering a thriving new place, the masterplan is part of an economic strategy to bring more people into the city centre, boost footfall and elevate Wolverhampton’s wider offer. Initial concepts for City Centre West were made public earlier this year. The submission of the application follows extensive engagement with the community and other partners, which helped shape the final design. As the local planning authority, City of Wolverhampton Council will now consider the application before making a final decision. This is expected in early 2025 and, if approved, construction of the first phase could begin as soon as next year. Basit Ali, Development Director at ECF, said: “This is a significant milestone for the regeneration of Wolverhampton city centre. Our partnership approach, which has been informed by extensive consultation, is designed to create a thriving new neighbourhood and draw people into the city centre in greater numbers. “It is a strategy to help elevate the city centre’s offer, with new opportunities to live, and spend time. Our approach will also support Market Square to become an exciting place in its own right. “Over the coming weeks we will continue to work closely with our partners, City of Wolverhampton Council, as they review and consider our proposals.” Cllr Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs, and Skills, at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “This planning application provides a masterplan for what is a key regeneration site in Wolverhampton city centre. “City Centre West is an opportunity to put people at the heart of the city with new homes, shops, cafes or restaurants. “It aligns with our ambitions to transform the city centre and the planners will now consider the submission in detail.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Landsec has expressed strong confidence in expanding its investment in the retail sector, highlighting plans to deploy further capital in the coming months. The real estate investment trust (REIT) recently strengthened its portfolio with a £120m acquisition of an additional stake in Bluewater, Kent. The company revealed that retail offers “the most attractive risk-adjusted returns,” with high single-digit income yields and rising rents. Despite this optimism, Landsec noted that new supply in the market is “non-existent.” For top-tier assets, non-value-adding capital expenditure remains minimal, accounting for just 0.2% of total asset value. This statement coincides with Landsec’s release of its half-year results for the 2024 financial year, covering the six months up to 30 September. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £243m, a significant recovery from a £193m loss during the same period last year. Landsec attributed part of its success to a shift in retail trends, where brands are prioritising fewer but larger flagship stores. This approach has led to new leases and upsizes with prominent names such as Primark, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Sephora, and JD Sports across its portfolio. The group’s retail portfolio occupancy now stands at 96%, exceeding pre-Covid levels and marking a 70-basis-point improvement. Leases worth £26m have been signed or are nearing completion, with rents 7% above estimated values. Mark Allan, Landsec’s Chief Executive, commented:“Our operational outperformance continues, with further growth in occupancy and positive rental uplifts across both our retail and London portfolios. This progress is translating into accelerated income growth.” He added:“Property values have stabilised, and rising rental values are driving a modest increase in capital values. This has delivered a positive total return on equity. We expect these trends to continue, supported by strong customer demand for our premium spaces and increased activity in the investment market. Our repositioning towards higher-return opportunities, combined with disciplined balance sheet management, leaves us well-positioned to deliver growth and attractive returns.” Earlier this year, Landsec announced its intention to focus on acquisitions throughout 2024, leveraging funds from recent disposals to capitalise on emerging opportunities. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Algeco UK has completed one of its most distinctive buildings ever for a UK client, having put the finishing touches to a two-floor GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt® with retail and coffee outlet in a structure with four curved sides in Stevenage. The building has been completed in just 11 weeks by Algeco UK on behalf of GRIDSERVE, which was looking for a building to sit alongside electric vehicle chargers at Knebworth Estate, Stevenage just off the A1 – which was identified as a critical location for volume electric car users. There is no shortage of available charging stations on the site, hosting 30 EV charging bays, including 24 High Power bays with up to 360kW of power – some of the fastest chargers publicly available today, capable of adding up to 100 miles of range in 10 minutes. The ground floor of the building has 4,247 sq. ft. of space, and features a grocery retail outlet and coffee shop to keep drivers busy while their cars are charging. There’s enough space for 30 vehicles including two accessible spaces and two parent-and-child spaces. Level two of the building, with 4,236 sq. ft. of space, contains an EV experience area and airport-style lounge. Algeco UK is a leading provider of permanent modular buildings, temporary accommodation and storage containers delivering construction expertise to diverse sectors including retail, commercial, industrial, education, health, defence and justice, and many more. GRIDSERVE is best known for opening the UK’s first Electric Forecourt® in Braintree in 2020 and has since opened Electric Forecourts® in Norwich and London Gatwick Airport. The structure created for GRIDSERVE in Stevenage is based on Algeco’s IBEX modular unit and built at its Carnaby factory. However this is the first of its type for any client with all four sides being curved. Paul Beard, Senior Design Manager for Algeco UK, explained the curved sides of the building created new challenges as it tested the tolerance of the steel used, before finding a solution to ensure it was as strong as the rest of the structure. He said: “The curves to all four sides of the building pose many challenges with tolerances experienced while curving the hot-rolled frames at temperatures exceeding 500 degrees. The external cladding also has to be millimetre perfect to achieve the desired aesthetics.” Julian Foster, Chief Operating Officer at GRIDSERVE said: “Being able to deliver reliable charging quickly and efficiently helps us on our mission to give drivers the confidence to switch to EV. “However building an Electric Forecourt® is not just about infrastructure; it’s about paving the way for a sustainable future. This project demonstrates our commitment to innovation, net zero energy, and a greener world for generations to come. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
