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Winvic completes major civils and infrastructure works at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton

Winvic completes major civils and infrastructure works at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor specialising in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has completed the civils and infrastructure programme and two industrial facilities at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), marking a major milestone in

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Glencar Secures New Industrial Development at Valor Park Enfield

Glencar Secures New Industrial Development at Valor Park Enfield

Glencar has been appointed by Valor Real Estate to deliver Valor Park Enfield, a 109,031 sq ft Grade A industrial and logistics development in North London, further strengthening the successful partnership between the two organisations. Located at Millmarsh Lane, Enfield, the design and build project will deliver a high-specification industrial

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Prologis Expands UK Logistics Platform with Trafford Park Acquisition

Prologis Expands UK Logistics Platform with Trafford Park Acquisition

Site advances Prologis’ long-term investment plans in the North West Prologis UK has acquired an 8.66-acre regeneration site at Trafford Park in Greater Manchester, adding to its UK portfolio and extending into the North West, a market identified as a strategic priority for the business. Located on Barton Dock Road,

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Panattoni secures planning consent for Panattoni T Park, Southampton

Panattoni secures planning consent for Panattoni T Park, Southampton

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned developer of industrial real estate, has secured planning consent for T Park Southampton, a new Grade A industrial and logistics development at Salisbury Road, Totton. The scheme will deliver five detached speculative units, providing around 223,000 sq ft of high-quality space in one of

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PD Industrial announces completion of significant logistics fit-out project in Nuneaton ahead of schedule

PD Industrial announces completion of significant logistics fit-out project in Nuneaton ahead of schedule

At 1,000,000 SF, the fully fitted out, state-of-the-art development serves as one of the greenest and most ecologically advanced warehouse sites ever developed in the UK. PD Industrial, a leading UK provider of industrial storage and warehouse solutions, has today announced the successful completion of a significant, high-specification pallet racking

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Sustainable Logistics Development Completed at Arrow Point Bolton

Sustainable Logistics Development Completed at Arrow Point Bolton

VolkerFitzpatrick has successfully completed Arrow Point Bolton, a state-of-the-art industrial and logistics development delivering almost 328,000 sq ft of high-quality warehouse accommodation in one of the North West’s most strategically connected commercial locations. Developed on behalf of Arrow Capital Partners through its Strategic Industrial Real Estate (SIRE) joint venture with

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Panattoni starts construction of Yorkshire’s only 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit

Panattoni starts construction of Yorkshire’s only 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned developer of industrial real estate, has started construction of Panattoni Wakefield 500, a speculative logistics development at Wakefield Europort in West Yorkshire. The development will provide Yorkshire’s only 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit and one of the largest immediately deliverable Grade A logistics

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Magrock Appointed to Deliver Sustainable New Industrial Hub in Filton

Magrock Appointed to Deliver Sustainable New Industrial Hub in Filton

Construction of a major new industrial development in the Bristol region is set to commence after Tungsten Properties appointed Magrock Construction as main contractor for its latest logistics and industrial scheme at Filton. The appointment follows the successful completion of a £19m funding package from a private UK family office,

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Winvic completes major civils and infrastructure works at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton

Winvic completes major civils and infrastructure works at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor specialising in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has completed the civils and infrastructure programme and two industrial facilities at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), marking a major milestone in the delivery of the development. Developed by client SEGRO, SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton is a strategic logistics hub combining modern warehousing, rail freight connectivity and extensive transport infrastructure. Over the last five years, Winvic has delivered a comprehensive programme of civils and infrastructure works across the site, supporting the transformation of the land into a major logistics destination. The works delivered by Winvic include the construction of the Roade Bypass bridge and associated highways works, a new 2.6km bypass for Roade village incorporating bridge and roundabout construction, significant earthworks and associated infrastructure to facilitate the wider strategic rail freight interchange and logistics development. Winvic also delivered major highways improvements to Junction 15 of the M1, requiring complex traffic management and phased delivery to maintain network resilience while increasing capacity and accessibility to the park. Further works included the delivery of the site’s Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI), featuring a dedicated 35-acre rail terminal and a 55,000m² intermodal and HGV slab, comprising 38,000m² of intermodal hardstanding and a 17,000m² HGV area to support container handling and freight operations. The works also included the construction of a 170-metre-long tunnel shielding trains entering and exiting the terminal, forming a critical element of the freight interchange infrastructure. Alongside the civils and infrastructure programme, Winvic also completed Plot 7, a 2.3 million sq ft distribution facility – for a major online retailer and Plot 4 for end user Yusen Logistics. The 1.2 million sq ft industrial and logistics facility is the first operational building at the park and comprises a 1.14 million sq ft ground floor warehouse and a 333,251 sq ft mezzanine. The project achieved BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings and was delivered as Net Zero in Construction in line with the UK Green Building Council Framework. Located adjacent to Junction 15 and four miles south of Northampton town centre, SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton will ultimately provide up to 5 million sq ft of industrial and logistics space alongside its now operational strategic rail freight interchange and is expected to create around 7,450 jobs. As one of the UK’s largest rail-connected logistics hubs, the development has been designed to support more sustainable supply chains and strengthen freight connectivity. Winvic has worked closely with SEGRO and local stakeholders to create lasting benefits for the surrounding community, whilst minimising disruption during construction. Supporting SEGRO’s Community Investment Plan and the Employment Scheme requirements of the Development Consent Order (DCO), the project established an Employment & Skills Forum and Community Liaison Group to identify opportunities for local engagement, employment and skills development. Throughout the project, Winvic and its supply chain partners provided 42 apprentice, year-in-industry and work experience placements, employed 793 local people, and invested over £60 million with local subcontractors. The wider project team also supported 13 community initiatives through the donation of time, resources and materials, alongside 26 educational engagement activities including employer talks, careers fairs and site visits. At SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, Winvic also launched its STEM after-school club, delivering seven sessions for 32 Year 7 to Year 10 students at Northampton Academy, helping to inspire the next generation of construction and engineering professionals. SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton has been independently verified as a Net Zero Carbon in Construction project, aligned with the UKGBC 2019 Definition Framework. Upfront embodied carbon emissions for stages A1–A5 were assessed at RIBA Stages 4, 5 and third-party verified at RIBA Stage 6, following RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment methodology. This enabled carbon performance to be tracked throughout construction, with key material hotspots including earthworks, in-situ concrete, roads and pavings, and rail track infrastructure identified, monitored and targeted for reduction up to Practical Completion. The Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) supported the implementation of carbon reduction measures, including maximising material reuse within earthworks, replacing cement content within rail slabs with a 30% Pulverised Fly Ash (PFA) content and achieving 20% recycled content within the rail track itself. Rob Cook, Managing Director for Civils and Infrastructure at Winvic, said: “Completing the civils and infrastructure programme at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton is a significant achievement for Winvic and reflects years of collaborative working with our long-standing client SEGRO. “This has been a highly complex and nationally significant project, involving major highways improvements, strategic rail infrastructure and extensive enabling works, all delivered in live operational environments and alongside the ongoing development of the wider park, while carefully minimising disruption to ongoing operations and the surrounding area. “Our teams have worked collaboratively to deliver infrastructure that will support more sustainable freight connectivity, unlock economic growth and create long-term value for the region. We are extremely proud of the role Winvic has played in helping bring this nationally important development forward.” Kate Bedson, Senior Director, National Markets at SEGRO, said:  “We’re hugely proud of the progress that has been made over the last five years, from the completion of the rail terminal, bypass, and motorway junction improvements to the first buildings going up. It’s even more exciting that our investment to create this amazing facility already has its first occupiers, helping move goods, drive growth, and create jobs.” The scale and impact of Winvic’s works at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton have been recognised through a series of industry accolades during the delivery of the project. The Roade Bypass project won highly commended ‘Project of the Year’ at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association Awards 2024, in recognition of the complexity of the scheme and its collaborative delivery. The project and wider team were also recognised at the Highways Awards 2024, where Roade Bypass was shortlisted for the ‘Major Project Award’, and at the Highways Excellence Awards, where Winvic Site Engineer, Amarra Dassu, who worked on the scheme, was shortlisted for a ‘Rising Star

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Glencar Secures New Industrial Development at Valor Park Enfield

Glencar Secures New Industrial Development at Valor Park Enfield

Glencar has been appointed by Valor Real Estate to deliver Valor Park Enfield, a 109,031 sq ft Grade A industrial and logistics development in North London, further strengthening the successful partnership between the two organisations. Located at Millmarsh Lane, Enfield, the design and build project will deliver a high-specification industrial warehouse with ancillary office accommodation, service yard, car parking and associated infrastructure works, including S278 highway improvements. Construction follows the successful completion of Valor Park Tottenham, where Glencar recently delivered c.72,000 sq ft of sustainable last-mile logistics space in a constrained urban location. The latest appointment reflects Valor’s continued confidence in Glencar’s ability to deliver complex industrial and logistics developments to the highest standards of quality, safety and sustainability. Sustainability is central to the development, which is targeting BREEAM Excellent certification and a predicted EPC A+ rating. The scheme will also incorporate photovoltaic panels, alongside a programme of social value initiatives that will support the local community throughout construction. Enabling works commenced in June 2026, with the main construction contract beginning on 3rd August 2026. Completion is anticipated in April 2027. Roy Jones, Managing Director – South at Glencar, said: “We’re delighted to be continuing our relationship with Valor following the successful delivery of Valor Park Tottenham. This latest appointment reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable industrial developments. We look forward to working closely with Valor and the wider project team to deliver another successful scheme.” Conor Phillips, Senior Associate at Valor Real Estate Partners LLP, said: “Following the successful delivery of Valor Park Tottenham, we’re pleased to be working with Glencar once again on Valor Park Enfield. Their collaborative approach, technical expertise and focus on quality have made them a valued delivery partner, and we’re looking forward to bringing another high-quality, sustainable development to market together.” Valor Park Enfield will provide modern, flexible industrial accommodation in one of London’s key logistics locations, supporting occupier demand with high-quality, sustainable space that meets the needs of today’s supply chain and distribution businesses. The professional team includes Christopher Smith Associates as Project Manager, Employer’s Agent and Quantity Surveyor, Chetwoods as Architect and Burrows Graham as Structural Engineer. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Prologis Expands UK Logistics Platform with Trafford Park Acquisition

Prologis Expands UK Logistics Platform with Trafford Park Acquisition

Site advances Prologis’ long-term investment plans in the North West Prologis UK has acquired an 8.66-acre regeneration site at Trafford Park in Greater Manchester, adding to its UK portfolio and extending into the North West, a market identified as a strategic priority for the business. Located on Barton Dock Road, the site sits within Trafford Park, one of Europe’s largest and most established industrial estates and the region’s premier urban logistics location. Prologis plans to regenerate the acquired site into an all-electric 200,000 sq ft modern, sustainable facility built to BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A+ ratings, subject to planning and site preparation. The acquisition marks a further step in Prologis accelerating its growth ambitions in the UK. The company is forward-planning considerable new investment across the North West through new development, regeneration and acquisition in order to develop up to 5 million square feet of prime logistics space, helping businesses start, scale and stay in the region. This new investment is in addition to the £5.6 billion invested in the UK over the past decade and the £5.5 billion Prologis plan to invest.   Paul Weston, Regional Head, Prologis UK, said: “The North West is one of the UK’s most important logistics markets, and Trafford Park gives us an excellent foothold in a region that has been identified as a strategic priority. This acquisition builds on our long-term commitment to the UK and demonstrates how foreign direct investment can fuel long term economic growth.” Trafford Park is home to more than 1,300 businesses and approximately 35,000 employees, offering access to Greater Manchester’s consumer population, the M60, M62 and M6 motorway corridors, the Port of Liverpool and Manchester Airport. The North West is one of the UK’s largest logistics markets and continues to experience strong occupational demand, underpinned by constrained land supply and limited availability of modern Grade A logistics space. The region is also a core market for many of Prologis’ largest global and UK customers, reinforcing the strategic rationale for expansion. B8 Real Estate acted for Prologis, Cushman & Wakefield for the vendor on the Barton Dock Road site. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Panattoni secures planning consent for Panattoni T Park, Southampton

Panattoni secures planning consent for Panattoni T Park, Southampton

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned developer of industrial real estate, has secured planning consent for T Park Southampton, a new Grade A industrial and logistics development at Salisbury Road, Totton. The scheme will deliver five detached speculative units, providing around 223,000 sq ft of high-quality space in one of the South Coast’s most supply-constrained industrial markets. Units will range from approximately 25,000 sq ft to 100,000 sq ft, offering flexible options for manufacturers, distributors, last-mile operators, port-related businesses, and defence supply chain occupiers. T Park Southampton is immediately adjacent to Junction 2 of the M27, providing direct access to the wider South Coast, the M3, London, and the national motorway network. The site is also around 5.5 miles from Southampton Port, the UK’s second-largest container port and one of the country’s most important deep-sea trade gateways. The development is targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’, with EPC A+ offices and EPC A warehouse space. Sustainability features will include roof-mounted solar PV, 15% rooflights, rainwater harvesting, energy sub-metering, EV charging points, and enhanced building fabric to support lower occupational costs. David McDougan, Senior Development Director: South Coast, said: “Securing planning consent for T Park Southampton is an important milestone as we continue to expand our speculative development pipeline in key supply-constrained markets. Southampton is a strategic location with excellent motorway access, a major port, and a strong regional labour pool, and this scheme will provide modern, sustainable space for occupiers looking to serve regional, national, and global markets.” Panattoni T Park Southampton forms part of Panattoni’s continued investment into the UK industrial and logistics market, delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings in locations where occupier demand remains strong and new supply is limited. Vail Williams, Lambert Smith Hampton, and JLL are retained as letting agents for the scheme. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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PD Industrial announces completion of significant logistics fit-out project in Nuneaton ahead of schedule

PD Industrial announces completion of significant logistics fit-out project in Nuneaton ahead of schedule

At 1,000,000 SF, the fully fitted out, state-of-the-art development serves as one of the greenest and most ecologically advanced warehouse sites ever developed in the UK. PD Industrial, a leading UK provider of industrial storage and warehouse solutions, has today announced the successful completion of a significant, high-specification pallet racking installation at a major new logistics hub in Nuneaton. The fast-track project, which commenced at the end March and concluded at the beginning of June, was delivered smoothly within a tight nine-week window. The state-of-the-art 1,000,000 SF facility—developed by Baytree (AXA) and built by Glencar—is a multi-award-winning development designed to meet the highest modern logistics standards. Operating under full CDM regulations as both Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, PD managed the end-to-end transformation of the space, ensuring total regulatory compliance and a seamless execution. Project Highlights & Capacity Milestones The comprehensive fit-out has dramatically optimized the building’s footprint, delivering exceptional storage density and operational readiness. Key deliverables include: Speaking about the project, PD Industrial, Managing Director Darren Hardiman said: ‘We are incredibly proud to have acted as Principal Contractor on this highly prestigious development, one of the greenest and most ecologically developed warehouses ever built in the UK. Delivering over 13,500 pallet positions in just nine weeks requires precision engineering and tight project management and is a significant undertaking. Working within a world-class, award-winning building allowed us to showcase our ability to deliver high-density, safe, and highly efficient warehouse environments ahead of schedule. With the handover complete, the facility is now fully optimized and operationally live. I would like to congratulate the full project team for the exemplar nature of the works delivered.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Sustainable Logistics Development Completed at Arrow Point Bolton

Sustainable Logistics Development Completed at Arrow Point Bolton

VolkerFitzpatrick has successfully completed Arrow Point Bolton, a state-of-the-art industrial and logistics development delivering almost 328,000 sq ft of high-quality warehouse accommodation in one of the North West’s most strategically connected commercial locations. Developed on behalf of Arrow Capital Partners through its Strategic Industrial Real Estate (SIRE) joint venture with Cerberus Capital Management, the scheme comprises two Grade A logistics units of 220,250 sq ft and 107,500 sq ft, designed to meet the evolving operational requirements of modern occupiers. Located close to Junction 6 of the M61, Arrow Point Bolton offers excellent connectivity to the wider UK motorway network, Manchester Airport and the Port of Liverpool, making it an attractive proposition for manufacturers, distributors and logistics operators seeking efficient regional and national supply chain access. The larger of the two units is currently being marketed by B8 Real Estate and Commercial Property Partners, while the 107,500 sq ft building was pre-let earlier this year to Heritage Trade Frames, underlining the continued strength of demand for high-quality industrial accommodation across the region. The development has been designed to provide maximum operational flexibility, incorporating 15-metre clear internal eaves heights, 82 HGV trailer parking spaces, 32 dock levellers and five level-access loading doors. These specifications enable occupiers to optimise warehouse operations while accommodating future growth and changing logistics requirements. Sustainability has played a central role throughout the project’s design and construction. Initially targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification and an EPC A rating, Arrow Point Bolton has exceeded expectations by achieving BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and EPC A+ standards, placing it amongst the UK’s highest-performing industrial developments for environmental performance. A range of innovative construction techniques also contributed to the scheme’s impressive sustainability credentials. Roller dynamic compaction was adopted as an alternative ground stabilisation method, reducing embodied carbon by approximately 10% compared with traditional engineering solutions. In addition, crushed concrete recovered from the site was reused within the development as sub-base material, minimising waste, reducing imported aggregates and supporting circular construction principles. The development also delivers an exceptional biodiversity net gain of 416%, alongside measures focused on energy efficiency, sustainable transport and occupier wellbeing. Construction-related carbon emissions have also been independently verified through Planet Mark’s net zero framework. For the construction and logistics property sectors, Arrow Point Bolton demonstrates how modern industrial developments can successfully combine high-performance operational facilities with ambitious sustainability objectives. As demand continues to grow for low-carbon, future-ready logistics space, the scheme sets a benchmark for how environmental innovation, engineering excellence and commercial performance can be delivered together within the UK’s industrial property market. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Panattoni starts construction of Yorkshire’s only 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit

Panattoni starts construction of Yorkshire’s only 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned developer of industrial real estate, has started construction of Panattoni Wakefield 500, a speculative logistics development at Wakefield Europort in West Yorkshire. The development will provide Yorkshire’s only 500,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit and one of the largest immediately deliverable Grade A logistics opportunities in the North of England. The unit is expected to be available for occupation in May 2027. Located immediately adjacent to Junction 31 of the M62, Wakefield 500 benefits from strong onward connectivity to the M1 and A1(M). Wakefield Europort is also home to a high-capacity rail freight terminal, providing occupiers with a direct alternative to road-based distribution. The cross-docked facility will include 15-metre clear internal warehouse height, high specification Grade A offices, 56 dock doors, eight level access doors, yard depths of up to 50 metres, 62 HGV parking spaces, 384 car parking spaces, 79 EV charging points, 50 kN per sq m floor loading, and a 2.5 MVA power supply. The scheme is targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, an EPC A+ rating (on the offices), and net zero carbon in construction. Sustainability features will include roof-mounted solar panels, rainwater harvesting, water leak detection, sub-metering of energy consumption, and 15% rooflights to the warehouse. Chris Brown, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Starting construction at Wakefield 500 is an important milestone for Panattoni and for the Yorkshire logistics market. There is no comparable speculative unit of this scale currently under construction in the region, and we are bringing forward a best-in-class building in a proven distribution location with direct access to the M62, the M1, the A1(M), and rail freight. Large-scale occupiers are focused on resilience, labour, power, sustainability, and the ability to serve major consumer markets efficiently. “Wakefield 500 has been designed around those requirements and will give occupiers a rare opportunity to secure approx. 500,000 sq ft of future-proofed space in one of the North’s strongest logistics corridors.” Daniel Raemy, CEO of Newport by Panattoni, said: “Wakefield 500 represents the type of high-quality logistics investment we are committed to supporting – strategically located at the heart of the prime M62 corridor, future-ready and aligned with occupier demand. As the second UK project in the pipeline of our Newport by Panattoni Fund III, it reflects our continued commitment to building a high-quality logistics portfolio in key strategic locations across the market. The development comes at a time of very limited supply, with no available Grade A warehouse space above 190,000 sq ft in West Yorkshire, underlining the strong demand for large-scale logistics solutions such as this. We believe the scheme is well positioned to attract significant occupier interest and deliver long-term value as part of the pipeline of our Newport by Panattoni investment platform. We look forward to seeing the scheme progress towards completion in 2027.” Panattoni acquired the 23-acre site at Wakefield Europort from Delin Property earlier this year. Colliers, Commercial Property Partners, and Knight Frank have been appointed as leasing agents for Panattoni Wakefield 500. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Magrock Appointed to Deliver Sustainable New Industrial Hub in Filton

Magrock Appointed to Deliver Sustainable New Industrial Hub in Filton

Construction of a major new industrial development in the Bristol region is set to commence after Tungsten Properties appointed Magrock Construction as main contractor for its latest logistics and industrial scheme at Filton. The appointment follows the successful completion of a £19m funding package from a private UK family office, underlining continued investor confidence in the industrial and logistics market despite wider economic uncertainty. Known as Tungsten Park Filton, the development will provide five Grade A industrial and warehouse units ranging in size from 10,200 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft. The scheme has been specifically designed to address the ongoing shortage of high-quality mid-box industrial accommodation across the Bristol market, where demand from manufacturers, distributors, technology businesses and logistics operators continues to outstrip supply. Situated on a self-contained 4.55-acre site, the development occupies a highly accessible location fronting the A38, with excellent connectivity to Junction 16 of the M5 and Junction 20 of the M4, placing future occupiers within easy reach of the South West, South Wales and the wider national motorway network. Magrock Construction was selected following a competitive tender process and will deliver the project on behalf of Tungsten Properties and its investment partner. The development has been designed with sustainability and long-term operational performance at its core. Each unit will provide modern warehouse accommodation with integrated first-floor office space, generous service yards and enhanced power capacity to support the evolving requirements of advanced manufacturing, industrial and logistics occupiers. Environmental performance has been prioritised throughout the scheme, with Tungsten Park Filton targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification alongside an EPC A rating. Sustainability measures will include rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, sustainable drainage systems and extensive landscaping designed to improve biodiversity and create an attractive working environment. The project reflects the growing demand for future-ready industrial space capable of supporting businesses as they work towards increasingly ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. Ian Dunckley, Development Director at Tungsten Properties, said securing funding for the scheme represented a significant milestone and demonstrated continued confidence in both the Bristol market and the wider mid-box industrial sector. He noted that Bristol remains one of the UK’s most supply-constrained industrial markets and said the development would help address this shortage by delivering high-quality accommodation in a strategically important location. Dunckley also expressed confidence that Magrock Construction would deliver a first-class project for both the funding partner and future occupiers. As industrial demand continues to be driven by advanced manufacturing, e-commerce, technology and last-mile logistics, developments such as Tungsten Park Filton are expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting regional economic growth while delivering the sustainable, high-performance industrial space modern businesses require. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Steelwork completes at Coda @ City Works as Network Space appoints agents for Openshaw site, Manchester

Steelwork completes at Coda @ City Works as Network Space appoints agents for Openshaw site, Manchester

Leading industrial property developer and investor Network Space has reached a significant construction milestone at its Coda @ City Works scheme in Openshaw, Greater Manchester, with steelwork now fully erected across the site and joint letting agents appointed. Located on Welcomb Street, the hugely popular development represents the final phase of expansion at the established  (the site is not fully let) City Works Business Park. The scheme reinforces Network Space’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable industrial and logistics accommodation across the North West. Once complete, Coda @ City Works will deliver 75,175 sq. ft of Grade A industrial and logistics space across four modern units.  With sizes ranging from 7,680 sq. ft to 29,440 sq. ft, these new units present attractive options for prospective occupiers, whilst also offering valuable expansion opportunities for current tenants.  Each unit will incorporate high-specification first-floor office accommodation alongside generous service yards designed to meet the operational needs of trade, manufacturing and distribution occupiers. The four-acre brownfield site – formerly occupied by Manchester College – will also provide 98 car parking spaces and 20 electric vehicle charging points, underlining Network Space’s focus on sustainability and occupier wellbeing. Construction is being delivered by main contractor Bansco and remains on programme for practical completion in Q2 2026. Designed by AEW Architects, the scheme is targeting BREEAM Excellent accreditation, reflecting its strong environmental performance, energy efficiency and long-term operational resilience. To bring the development to market, Network Space has appointed Rob Taylor and Jack Sullivan of CPP and Ruth Leighton and Megan Kavanagh of JLL as joint letting agents. The wider professional team supporting the scheme includes GWB Consultants, Hydrock, Hannan Associates and Spawforths. Joe Burnett, Development Director at Network Space, said: “The completion of steelwork at Coda @ City Works marks a major step forward for both the scheme and the ongoing regeneration of East Manchester. “Designed with flexibility, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability at its core, and targeting BREEAM Excellent accreditation, we have focused on the fundamentals that will appeal to a broad range of trade, industrial and logistics occupiers seeking well-connected, adaptable space capable of evolving over time. He added: “Coda @ City Works will form a natural extension to the existing business park, supporting local employment opportunities while delivering the type of high-quality, adaptable industrial space that continues to perform strongly in well-established locations.” Strategically positioned just 2.5 miles from Manchester city centre, the site offers excellent connectivity to the M60 motorway and onward links to the M67, M56 and M62, providing strong access to the wider North West and national motorway network. Coda @ City Works complements the existing 173,330 sq. ft City Works Business Park,  home to a diverse range of trade, light industrial and logistics occupiers. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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New tenant secured at Sheffield industrial unit following refurbishment

New tenant secured at Sheffield industrial unit following refurbishment

Network Space has let a 22,537 sq. ft warehouse at Grange Mill Lane following an extensive refurbishment of the Grange 34 industrial estate. ACM Meat Factory Ltd t/a Haiducci, a cured meat specialist, has taken the space on a seven-year lease to expand its manufacturing and wholesale business across the UK. The well-located industrial space at Grange 34 is just minutes from the M1 and Meadowhall.  Angelica Ciaciru, from Haiducci, said: “We wanted high-specification warehouse space which would also provide offices and facilities for our team. Grange 34 offers this, as well as a fantastic location adjacent to the M1 at the heart of the UK so we can easily reach all of the specialist shops around the country which sell our products.” Located on Grange Mill Lane, just off Junction 34 of the M1 and minutes from Meadowhall, only three units now remain available ranging from 10,064 to 50,505 sq. ft (935 to 4,692 sq. m). The industrial units with integral offices have been fully refurbished internally and externally to deliver high-spec, energy-efficient accommodation, which includes power capacity upgrades, PIR LED lighting, 8m clear internal height, full height loading and a secure shared yard with ample parking. Helen Gordon, Property Director at Network Space Investments, said: “We are delighted to welcome Haiducci to Grange 34. We have comprehensively refurbished and repositioned the site following its acquisition last year. By delivering energy-efficient, modern accommodation, these high-quality, flexible units appeal to both local operators and national occupiers seeking immediate access to the motorway network.” Sheffield and Rotherham city centres are within 20 minutes’ drive, with a population of more than 2 million economically active people within a 45-minute catchment. This strong location, coupled with the modern specification, makes Grange 34 an attractive proposition for warehousing, logistics and manufacturing businesses, underpinned by the limited supply of this size of unit along this M1 corridor. CPP and Knight Frank are appointed as letting agents. Toby Vernon, director at CPP said: “It’s excellent news to welcome Haiducci as the first tenant to this newly refurbished industrial estate in Sheffield. Grange 34 provides high quality units which are now available for immediate occupation. We have received strong levels of interest since the refurbishment completed and hope to be in a position to announce further lettings in the coming weeks.” The refurbishment works were undertaken by Bansco, with project management led by GV&Co. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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