Wolseley Infrastructure has unveiled an exclusive look in to Fusion Utilities’ brand new and highly anticipated Horizon 29 site in Chesterfield. The new state-of-the-art warehouse, which became operational on the 1st July, will be officially launched to the public this September and will see Fusion consolidate four operations across two locations into just one. The new facility will enable Fusion Utilities to house the biggest range of utilities products to provide better availability than ever before to its customers. In a newly released video, Wolseley Infrastructure reveals the completed interiors of Horizon 29 including its warehousing spaces. The Chesterfield-based site’s prime location at Junction 29A off the M1 offers unparalleled accessibility across the UK enabling Fusion Utilities to deliver stock quickly and efficiently around the country, keeping infrastructure projects running smoothly. The site will be used as both a fulfilment centre for delivering stock directly to customers as well as a central location for stock replenishment for Fusion Utilities’ nationwide branch network. The new Horizon 29 site has enabled Fusion Utilities to upgrade from 86,000 sq. ft of warehouse space to 150,000 sq. ft space.  The multi-functional space can hold up to 4,000 pallets alongside offering cable cutting facilities and an advanced hire workshop for best-in-class service. The enhanced warehouse space is complimented by an increased yard space, growing from 0.5 acres to 2.34 acres. The new site seamlessly integrates warehouse and office space for optimised efficiency and service quality. Horizon 29 has been designed with Fusion Utilities’ commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in mind. The new site features environmentally friendly features including 14 EV charging points, using natural light optimised for visibility and a large recycling centre. Simon Dennis, former National Operations Director at Wolseley Infrastructure said: “We are thrilled with our new warehouse and are excited to give people a look inside before the official launch in September. The investment in Horizon 29 highlights our dedication and unwavering commitment to adaptability and excellence in customer service delivery. Horizon 29 will ensure we can remain agile and responsive to the evolving needs of our customers, allowing us to better serve both them and their communities.” “With the Horizon site, we’re not just investing in infrastructure, we’re investing in our capacity to deliver exceptional service and support that puts our customers first.” With the site opening officially to the public in September, Fusion Utilities will be unlocking a brand-new chapter of innovation and service excellence. This landmark development emphasises Wolseley’s commitment to unparalleled service and innovation in the Utilities sector. To find out more about Wolseley Infrastructure and its brands, visit here. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Work has begun on the refurbishment of two vacant industrial/warehouse assets that will deliver more than 100,000 sq ft of Grade A accommodation in the UK’s logistics ‘golden triangle’. Formerly occupied by Knights of Old, the two properties were acquired by Cabot’s Industrial Value Fund VII in April 2024. This represented the Fund’s 4th investment in the UK, and Cabot’s 52nd investment overall in the UK since 2012. Cabot Kettering comprises a pair of modern, detached units on an 8.11-acre plot (site cover of 27%) at Kettering Venture Park, a premier distribution location in Northamptonshire, off Jct 9 of the A14. The largest of the units is Cabot Kettering 86, an 86,148 sq ft warehouse, which lies adjacent to Cabot Kettering 15, a separate building of 15,233 sq ft. The two units will be made available as a whole or on an individual basis. Cabot Kettering 86 benefits from an additional 14,000 sq ft covered loading canopy. Both units will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment, and upon delivery provide Grade A space as well as an upgrade to the available power supply to a minimum of 750 KvA. The scheme will target EPC A and BREEAM In-Use certification in cooperation with prospective new occupiers. The site offers outstanding flexibility for users, providing ample space for truck parking and manoeuvrability, along with high visibility and presence along the A14. The refurbished units are expected to be available from Q4 2024. Jed Raymond, director of asset management for UK and Europe, said: “Our team continues to source and execute on value-add opportunities in the UK. Cabot Kettering is one of several refurbishment or development projects we’re undertaking in order to bring modern products to market. We’re excited to see this project take shape in the coming months.” Christian Smith, industrial and logistics director at Savills Birmingham, said: “This represents a great opportunity to bring high quality buildings to a market lacking in stock, in a popular location. The large secure yards on each building mean they will appeal to both warehouse and industrial occupiers alike.” Richard Baker, director of Prop-Search, said: “Cabot Kettering will bring some much needed Grade A space to the market and we are confident that it will be sought after by local, regional and national occupiers, and we look forward to bringing it to the market.” Cabot Kettering is located on the southern edge of Kettering and provides direct access to the motorway network, including M1 and M6 to the west and A1 (M) and M11 to the east. The site benefits from a mainline railway service, with connections to London St Pancras International, and connects to the UK’s largest container port at Felixstowe. For more information on availability at Cabot Kettering, please contact retained agents, Prop-Search and Savills or visit: https://www.cabotkettering.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Agratas, Tata’s gigafactory company, has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine to develop the new facility near Bridgwater in Somerset. Sir Robert McAlpine will commence preparations for the development, which is expected to be operational in 2026. Preparatory works have been ongoing at the site for several months, with piling for Building One set to begin in the coming weeks. Joe Hibbert, VP for Capital Projects at Agratas, commented: “The beginning of this partnership with Sir Robert McAlpine is another pivotal moment for our nationally significant project. The team brings an unrivalled commitment to technical excellence, client service, sustainability, and exemplary project delivery, and most importantly, they live and breathe our shared vision of placing community at the heart of everything we do.” Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover will be the main UK customer, but the batteries will likely also be used by other automotive companies and in energy storage solutions. Once all phases of construction are complete, the 40GWh facility is set to be the largest of its kind in the UK and by the early 2030s will contribute almost half of the projected battery manufacturing capacity required for the UK automotive sector. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The latest expansion of Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead has reached a key milestone, as new units begin to take shape. Leading investor, owner and developer of logistics property, Prologis UK has commenced erecting the steel frames for five of the most innovative new logistics facilities in the UK market. Steelworks have been completed on two units with work progressing on the remaining three units. The units, ranging between 20,000 and 75,000 sq. ft., will introduce a further 280,000 sq. ft. of prime industrial and logistics (I&L) space to Hemel Hempstead. The expansion, under construction at Maylands Business Park, is an example of Prologis’ commitment to pushing the boundaries with market-leading design features focused on sustainability, customer and community needs. Directly addressing the growing need for office space to complement logistics and fulfilment operations in the area, three of the five new units will be built with flexible mezzanine spaces above the dock doors. Making use of the space above loading dock doors is an innovative new design approach, allowing for either office areas to be expanded, or configured to provide extra storage space, benchwork, assembly or racking, across the lifespan of the unit. Also featured in the new unit designs are terraces, directly accessible from the first-floor offices, increasing the amenity space available and employee wellbeing allowing them to easily access further outdoor space for breaks.  Each of the new units will also come complete with well-appointed external amenities such as cycle shelters with green roofs and repair points, timber benches and extensive landscaping, as well as capability for electric bike charging. As construction has progressed, Prologis UK has planned significant new strategies to further reduce carbon emissions, through the use of cement replacement in concrete, and steel produced in an electric arc furnace, which emits 65 per cent less carbon than traditional blast furnace manufacturing. This environment-first approach has been further implemented during the construction phase with the site cabins being powered by hydrogenated vegetable oil. Overall, Prologis expects to drive out around 2,400 tonnes of embodied carbon from the project through these measures. The new units are also being built with the future in mind and the installation of large photovoltaic arrays generating between 49,000 and 228,000 kWh per annum, will allow them to generate their own energy reducing reliance on grid power. Leading the way in sustainable development, all five of the units will achieve net-zero regulated energy use in line with the requirements of an EPC A+-rated building and embodied carbon will be measured, reduced and mitigated in line with the UKGBC net zero carbon framework. Pioneering best practice, each unit is on track to achieve BREEAM “Outstanding”, awarded to less than 1% of non-domestic buildings. This industry-leading rating is the result of integrating cutting-edge technologies and design principles to reduce environmental impact, highlighting Prologis UK’s exceptional commitment to sustainability. Martin Cooper, VP Development Management at Prologis UK, said: “These are exemplar sustainable buildings that are designed to suit our customers’ needs now, whilst ensuring long-term flexibility and future proofing.  We’ve worked closely with local authorities to provide an outstanding Prologis Park setting and surroundings, reinforcing Hemel Hempstead as a leading destination for long term growth.” The expansion of Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead is set to be completed in January 2025. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Developer Chancerygate has been granted planning permission to speculatively build 103,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space in Southwater, near Horsham. Called Audio Park, the development will comprise seven units ranging from 8,325 sq ft to 33,940 sq ft and the projected gross development value is approximately £27m. Units will be available on both a freehold and leasehold basis. The 4.59-acre site, which was formerly a logistics hub for global manufacturers Sony, is located in a country park setting at Southwater Business Park approximately four miles south of Horsham. Its strategic position close to the A24 between Crawley and Worthing provides excellent connectivity to the mid-Sussex and wider south coast markets. Neighbouring occupiers to the scheme include esteemed British audio technology developers Bowers & Wilkins. Local amenities within walking distance include retail convenience stores, a pharmacy and GP surgery. All units at Audio Park will benefit from electric vehicle charging points, low air permeability design and solar cells on their roofs which provide green energy on an affordable basis to occupiers. In addition, the units will have enhanced levels of roof lighting and will be constructed from high-performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions. The scheme is targeting a BREEAM accreditation of Very Good and for all units to achieve an EPC B rating as a minimum.  Chancerygate development director, Matthew Young said: “There is strong demand for sustainable,  Grade A urban logistics units in Horsham and the wider Sussex region. “Audio Park will meet this demand and enable occupiers in the locality to access high-specification, strategically located industrial warehouse accommodation. “Much of the existing urban logistics stock in mid-Sussex is second hand with low sustainability credentials and is only available on a leasehold basis. We have already seen strong interest in the scheme and anticipate this will only further grow now planning has been granted.” Founded in 1995, Chancerygate is the UK’s largest urban logistics property developer and asset manager and the only one operating nationwide. The company has offices in London, Warrington, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Madrid and Lisbon. It currently has more than 1.16m sq ft of industrial space under construction or ready for development across 19 sites ranging from Edinburgh to Croydon. Agents for the development are Graves Jenkins and JLL. For more information, visit www.chancerygate.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Boost for local economy as London railway arches are transformed into high-specification, modern industrial space Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is thrilled to announce that completion has been reached on the transformation of six vacant railway arches into high-specification commercial premises for light industrial use, located just 16 minutes away from the City of London. Benefitting from good loading/parking facilities, the design and style of the refurbished arches on Witan Street, Bethnal Green, create an on-brand aesthetic for light industrial use which should prove attractive to potential tenants in the current marketplace. Josh White, Architectural Technologist at SGP says: “As design architect for the scheme, we have drawn on both our technical expertise and proven track record delivering industrial buildings to create contemporary spaces to suit a variety of industrial occupiers. Part of the development challenge from an architectural perspective has been to maximise the tenantable area and we worked closely with The Arch Company to deliver modern industrial spaces that allow maximum flexibility for future tenant fit-out.” SGP Studio Director Alan Soper comments: “Urban industrial property can play a vital part in local economies, yet good-sized, modern industrial space close to central London is often difficult to find. That’s why we’re delighted to be working with The Arch Company on the transformation of these arches on Witan Street into vital commercial spaces that will suit a variety of industrial occupiers and support their daily operations in a location close to the heart of one of the busiest cities in the world.” Following comprehensive surveys of the arch structures and original brickwork, new internal linings and concrete floor slabs have been installed, alongside glazed infills and electric roller shutter doors, LED lighting, 3-phase power and a WC facility in Unit 216a, with capped services for potential kitchen/WC in other units. The design incorporates high-quality materials and restores the appearance to the elevation at this location on Witan Street and further enhances the commercial appeal of the surrounding neighbourhood. The Witan Street project forms part of Project 1000, The Arch Company’s £200m plan to bring a thousand empty or derelict spaces into use across England and Wales by 2030. It is just one of over ten such projects for which SGP has been commissioned to develop designs. Elsewhere in London, work has commenced on the refurbishment of four disused and dilapidated railway arches on America Street, Southwark, into spaces for restaurants, cafés and bars. Dave O’Sullivan, Senior Project Manager at The Arch Company, said: “We’ve enjoyed working with SGP on our scheme at Witan Street in Bethnal Green which has transformed six previously empty and derelict arches into a new and improved single multipurpose rental property. Demand for our spaces in Bethnal Green is high and the arches there play host to a range of different businesses, each serving an important role with the local and wider London economy. We look forward to working with SGP on other upcoming projects to create more economic activity in previously unused and underutilised spaces.” Multi-disciplinary consultancy, Pick Everard, provided structural, civil and building engineering services on the site, working in close collaboration with key partners. Santosh Patel, Strategic Account Director at Pick Everard, said: “From concept to completion, we were able to advise and coordinate with SGP to allow efficient structural and drainage solutions to be designed. This collaborative approach has delivered exceptional results that utilises the unused archways into modern industrial units, creating spaces that are both functional and versatile. With every inch of space in London highly valuable, the regeneration of the arches grants exciting new opportunities. It’s been a rewarding experience to once again collaborate with SGP and The Arch Company on a development that will support local businesses and enrich the urban area of Bethnal Green.”   Alan Soper concludes: “Like much of our industrial heritage, refurbished and repurposed railway arches present significant opportunities. If refurbished correctly, they create a long-term, sustainable solution to the economic vitality of our towns and cities. Witan Street, with its nearby transport links to central London, is perfectly located for commercial businesses to thrive and it’s incredibly gratifying to have refurbishment work complete and see these arches back in productive use.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Clowes Developments have successfully purchased a 31-acre site at Harrier Park, Hucknall from Rolls-Royce via their Development manager Muse. The business park has been fully serviced by Muse and has the benefit of planning permission for circa 500,000 sq ft of warehouse/industrial space across six buildings. The site is located just on the edge of Hucknall being within a 10-minute drive between junction 26 and 27 of the M1 Via the A611. East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Parkway Train Station and the cities of Derby and Nottingham are all accessible within a half an hour drive from the business park. Harrier Park sits outside the Nottingham workplace parking levy. The site, aptly named Harrier Park, has a wealth of industrial history and a legacy of innovative engineering. The land was formerly used as an aerodrome associated with the development of the famous Rolls-Royce Merlin engine during World War II followed by the world’s first successful vertical take-off in the 1950’s with technology which in turn led to the Harrier ‘Jump Jet’ being developed. Hence the name, Harrier Park. Sarah Day, Senior Land Manager at Clowes Developments commented on the deal, “There are a considerable number of off-market opportunities being presented to Clowes currently, we are running appraisals daily, occasionally we find a site that ticks all our boxes and Harrier Park certainly does that. The site has the potential to develop just over 500,000sq ft of industrial use facilities in a prime location with great connections across the East Midlands. We look forward to working with the local planning authority, Ashfield District Council, to bring forward a business park which will enhance the economy and provide employment opportunities locally.” Clowes Developments have been heavily developing existing land banks across England and Scotland, more recently, the group have been driving the purchase of development sites. The announcement of the purchase of Harrier Park comes less than a week after the group shared the news that they purchased a 35-acre, mixed use site at Pleasley Hill in Mansfield. The groups ongoing investment demonstrates Clowes’ commitment to growth, ensuring a healthy pipeline of future developments for years to come. Clowes Developments is one of the UK’s largest and strongest privately-owned property investment and development organisations, dedicated to a simple aim: to build a legacy of strong, sustainable places that will enable future generations to prosper. James Richards, Development Director at Clowes Developments will now look to firm up the site’s masterplan with their newly appointed design team. Fisher German represented Clowes on the purchase of the site and together with FHP Property Consultants have been appointed to market the site’s ‘design and build’ opportunities for occupiers to buy or rent premises at Harrier Park. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Prologis UK, a leading owner, developer and investor of logistics property, has leased DC4 Prologis Park Kettering to Mannol, a leading global lubricant supplier. The 10-year lease will support Mannol’s expanding UK operations. Located in the prime logistics ‘Golden Triangle’, the 154,452 sq. ft. unit will provide the space required for Mannol’s future growth ambitions, with transport links to the M1, M6 and M11, as well as connections to coastal ports and rail hubs, for national and international distribution. Mannol will join household brands including CEVA, Argos and Specsavers at the Park. Jevgenij Lyzko, Chief Executive Officer at Mannol, said: “As we continue to grow, we were in need of a larger unit to cater for our expanding operations. We chose Prologis UK as our trusted partner to provide this. DC4 Kettering offers a large, modern facility and has the benefit of great transport links to our distribution network and an array of welfare amenities for our workforce.” In line with Prologis UK’s sustainability credentials, DC4 underwent a full refurbishment, including both the main warehouse and the office block, bringing the unit to an EPC A rating. The all-electric unit is fitted with warehouse LED lighting, sprinklers and racking allowing for immediate occupation. Prologis Park Kettering also benefits from a rich labour pool with a large percentage of the local population already employed within the logistics sector. Additionally, the site benefits from a public open space, Linear Park, encompassing 90 acres of regenerated land and featuring woodland areas,  outdoor gym and network of paths to staff and the local community. Linear Park is owned and managed by Prologis as part of its PARKlife services. Mannol has also been provided with a Prologis Essentials allowance, providing opportunity for future upgrades as and when required. As an integrated product service offering, Prologis Essentials is a turnkey warehouse solution which can offer enhancements in the areas of operations, energy and mobility. Tom Price, Leasing Director at Prologis UK, said: “DC4, and Prologis Park Kettering, was the perfect fit for Mannol’s expanding operations. Originally built in 2007, we upgraded DC4 to meet the same high-quality standards of our current generation buildings in order to match customer expectations. The refurbishment programme also allowed for additional future proofing, for example the option to add in in additional EV charging points as needed. “We look forward to welcoming Mannol and watching the business grow and take advantage of all that the location offers.” ILPP and Cushman and Wakefield acted for Prologis UK. Louch Shacklock acted for Mannol. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals