Clowes Developments has announced strong early interest at Viking Trade Park, Congleton, with four of the six units now under offer, just weeks after achieving practical completion on the speculatively built, prominent roadside trade park. Viking Trade Park comprises two modern industrial buildings, Viking F3 and Viking G3, each providing 12,220 sq ft of high-quality commercial space. Designed with flexibility at the forefront, both buildings can be subdivided into three terraced units of approximately 4,000 sq ft, making the scheme ideally suited to a wide range of trade counter and industrial occupiers. One occupier has secured the entirety of Unit G, while another has taken Unit F1, leaving just two units remaining. The final space can be let either as two individual 4,000 sq ft units (F2 and F3) or combined to provide a single 8,000 sq ft opportunity. The development occupies a prominent roadside location on Viking Way, adjacent to the recently opened MKM Building Supplies branch, offering excellent visibility and convenient access. Marc Freeman, Development Director at Clowes Developments, commented: “We are delighted to confirm that already two thirds of the trade park is under offer. This level of demand reflects both the strength of the location, quality and flexibility of the accommodation we’ve delivered.” Andrew Groves and Mark Sillitoe, joint agents at Viking Park, Congleton, added: “Demand for Viking Trade Park has been very strong from the outset. The combination of a prominent location, high quality development and flexible unit sizes has appealed to a wide range of trade occupiers, and we anticipate the remaining units will be let quickly.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Plans for a substantial new plaster and renders factory in Derbyshire have been approved, paving the way for a significant industrial investment near Ilkeston. Erewash Borough Council has granted planning permission for Italian building materials specialist Fassa Bortolo to establish its new UK headquarters at the former Stanton Ironworks site. The development will form part of the wider New Stanton Park regeneration scheme. Fassa Bortolo, known for its pre-mix renders and plasters, will construct a 170,000 sq ft manufacturing facility on the business estate. The project represents a major step in the transformation of the historic ironworks site, which is being redeveloped across 220 acres into a modern employment park. Councillor James Dawson, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, said the approval marks an important milestone for the area. He noted that the scheme is about more than new construction, highlighting its role in giving renewed purpose to a landmark industrial site while supporting the local economy and long-term prosperity of residents. New Stanton Park is expected to support up to 4,000 jobs once fully developed, reinforcing its status as a key employment destination within the East Midlands. Fassa Bortolo’s President, Bortolo Fassa, described the decision to locate the company’s UK headquarters at New Stanton Park as a strategic move. He said the business is pleased to confirm its investment in the region as part of wider international expansion plans. Headquartered in Treviso, Italy, the company traces its roots back to 1710, when a family ancestor began working with lime. Today, the firm is investing £350 million to expand its global footprint, with Derbyshire set to play a central role in its future UK operations. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Canadian real estate development and investment firm Epta Development Corporation (EDC), and its development partner Stoford, has secured a freehold turnkey transaction for a 209,319 sq ft last-mile logistics unit at Axis Works, Bristol. The high-specification unit will be developed on a 27.91-acre plot at Central Park, Avonmouth, on behalf of an undisclosed occupier. This represents a significant investment by the purchaser and continues the success of EDC and Stoford at Axis Works. The building will target EPC A and BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standards and incorporate a range of sustainability measures, including photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging provision. Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed as main contractor. In addition, construction on a new £74 million M&S logistics facility at Axis Works has reached a key milestone, with the completion of the building’s steel frame. EDC and Stoford are delivering the 390,000 sq ft high-specification warehouse on behalf of LondonMetric Property Plc, which is pre-let to M&S on a 20-year lease. The unit is now progressing through the next phase of construction, with cladding and roofing works underway. Both developments at Axis Works are scheduled for practical completion in October 2026 and will be accessed via a new internal estate road, which has already achieved sectional completion. Chris Tsakumis, Principal at Epta Development Corporation, said: “Axis Works continues to prove its appeal to best-in-class occupiers. This latest development reflects the site’s attractiveness and its growing reputation as a premier industrial destination in the region. This marks another step in EDC’s vision to deliver top-tier industrial environments, responding to sustained demand from leading occupiers in one of the UK’s strongest markets.” Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director at Stoford, added: “Axis Works continues to attract strong occupier interest due to its excellent connectivity and ability to deliver bespoke, high-quality logistics buildings. Progress across the estate, including significant infrastructure delivery, highlights the scale and momentum of the scheme.” Axis Works is a 101-acre site located at Central Park, South Gloucestershire, within the Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area. The scheme benefits from hybrid planning consent to deliver c.2 million sq ft of new industrial, warehouse and logistics space. CBRE and Knight Frank are joint agents on the scheme. For further information, visit www.axis-works.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Commercial property developer Stoford and privately owned property company Gallan have agreed a new 35-acre land promotion and development deal in West Northamptonshire, further strengthening their presence in one of the Midlands’ most established logistics locations. The 34.2-acre site, located off Dockham Way in Crick, sits close to Junction 18 of the M1 motorway and has the potential to deliver up to 500,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics accommodation across a series of units. The land adjoins the well-established Crick Employment Area, which is home to a mix of local, regional and national occupiers including Costco and Inspired Pet Nutrition. Stoford and Gallan aim to reinforce the role of this key employment hub, positioned to the north of the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The agreement builds on the partners’ existing land interests in Crick, taking their combined promotion and development portfolio in the area to around 140 acres. The wider portfolio is intended to cater for a range of occupier requirements, offering flexibility in building sizes and uses, with options to purchase or lease. Stoford and Gallan will work alongside Wallis Real Estate, which represented the landowners in securing the agreement. Andy Hartwright, Land Director at Stoford, said the site presents a strong opportunity to respond to sustained demand for high-quality industrial and logistics space in prime locations, helping to drive economic growth across the region. Marty Gallagher, Director at Gallan, added that expanding the Crick portfolio enables the partnership to bring forward a broad mix of development opportunities suited to a variety of occupiers, supporting both regional business expansion and inward investment. The latest deal underlines continued confidence in the Midlands logistics market, with Crick remaining a strategically important location due to its motorway connectivity and established occupier base. Further details on the Dockham Way opportunity are available directly from Stoford and Gallan. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial real estate developer, has completed a further letting at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill, supporting the continued expansion of EVRi’s UK parcel delivery network. The transaction marks EVRi’s fourth facility within a Panattoni scheme, taking the total space occupied across Panattoni parks to approximately 245,000 sq ft. Panattoni Park Burgess Hill is a well established last mile logistics location, strategically positioned to serve population centres across Sussex, Surrey, and the wider South East. The park benefits from direct access to key A-road routes and onward motorway connections, making it well suited to high frequency, time sensitive distribution operations. The latest letting follows Austin Racing’s occupation at the park last year and further underlines the breadth of demand from occupiers seeking modern, efficient logistics space in supply constrained South East markets. Panattoni Park Burgess Hill is already home to a diverse range of occupiers, including Roche, DPD, EMED Group, and Austin Racing, with discussions ongoing with additional occupiers for remaining units. The deal reflects Panattoni’s continued focus on delivering flexible, future-ready logistics space that can support occupiers’ evolving operational requirements, particularly in the growing last mile and parcel delivery sector. Will Fennell, Development Manager, South East and London at Panattoni, said: “We are pleased to be supporting EVRi’s continued growth with their fourth facility within a Panattoni Park. Burgess Hill is a highly strategic last mile location, offering strong connectivity across the South East, and it continues to attract occupiers who value operational efficiency and access to labour and customers. “The success of the park, following recent lettings and ongoing discussions with occupiers, demonstrates the strength of demand for high quality logistics space in this market and reinforces our commitment to investing in the South East.” Panattoni Park Burgess Hill remains a core part of Panattoni’s South East portfolio, delivering modern logistics accommodation in a location that supports both regional distribution and last mile operations. Panattoni Park Burgess Hill comprises 11 speculative units, ranging in size from 8,142 sq ft to 147,408 sq ft in a single unit. All facilities are available for tenant fit-out, offering flexibile accommodation to meet a variety of occupier requirements. DTRE, Cogent, SHW and Vail Williams are leasing agents on the development. More information here: https://panattoni.co.uk/our-properties/burgesshill/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

McLaren Construction Midlands and North is continuing to make strong progress on the TJ Morris Distribution Centre in Doncaster, with significant structural, envelope and internal milestones now achieved. The steel frame for the development was completed in November, with ground floor slab works also commencing the same month. The building is on track to become fully watertight by the end of February, with cladding works progressing well and targeted for completion in the Spring. Significant progress has also been made on the Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) with the steel structure now fully erected, approximately 90% of the cladding installed and the fit out of the internal workshop scheduled to commence in March. Externally, a major milestone will also be reached in late March with the completion of base course tarmac to the external hard standing areas. Internally, office fit-out works across the ground, first and second floors will begin in early February, delivering modern office accommodation alongside a commercial kitchen and canteen. Within the warehouse, high-level mechanical and electrical services installation is nearing completion, including the sprinkler system. Once slab works are finalised, teams will return to bring internal levels up to finished ground level. Specialist industrial freezer works are scheduled to commence in the spring. Loading dock installation is now complete, with all 106 dock doors installed, while approximately 50 per cent of office windows are in place. Full window installation is expected within the next four weeks, further supporting the programme to achieve full weather tight status. The project is also incorporating several efficiency- and sustainability-led construction practices. These include on-site concrete batching by specialist subcontractor McCoys, with approximately 20,200m³ of concrete produced to date. This comprises 14,000m³ for yard slabs, 2,500m³ for waterproofing in pits, 2,000m³ for ground beams and bases, 1,300m³ for dock slabs and 400m³ for miscellaneous drainage and associated works. All concrete has been batched on site, significantly reducing vehicle movements and the project’s overall carbon footprint. In addition, all precast piles installed on the project have been cropped, crushed, and reused on site for temporary works areas, further reducing waste and associated transport impacts. Once complete, the 829,000 sq. ft highly automated distribution centre will serve more than 300 Home Bargains stores nationwide and is expected to create up to 1,000 new jobs, forming a cornerstone of TJ Morris’ long-term logistics and distribution strategy. In addition to its commercial impact, the project underscores McLaren’s commitment to local engagement and sustainability. Key initiatives include a highly localised supply chain, with 70 percent of suppliers currently located within 50 miles of the site, innovation applied to the steel requirements to ensure the scheme is as economical as possible, the use of borrow pits and local fill materials significantly reducing transport emissions, and the sponsorship of a local football team, including full kit provision. Located at Unity Connect, the facility is part of the wider Unity Yorkshire masterplan – a transformative mixed-use regeneration scheme that spans over 250 hectares, delivering homes, jobs, and infrastructure across the region. The Unity scheme is also home to a dedicated Employment Academy, an initiative funded by Waystone Hargreaves Land and delivered in partnership with Business Doncaster aimed at supporting recruitment, training, and access to employment opportunities for local residents Luke Arnold, Regional Director, at McLaren Construction Midlands and North, said: “Progress on the TJ Morris Distribution Centre continues to gather momentum, with a number of key milestones achieved. This is a complex, large-scale logistics project and the pace of delivery is a real credit to the project team and our supply chain partners. “As we move towards making the building fully watertight and into the next phases of fit-out and external works, we will see the scale of this facility and the long-term benefits it will bring to Doncaster.” Neil Kelson, Head of Logistics, TJ Morris said “It is great to be part of a business that continues to invest in future growth and the very latest technology to maximise efficiency and keep prices low for our customers. Working with our build partners for this project, McLaren Construction, great progress has been made, with the build on track to hand over to Witron to start the automation install later this year. I am excited that by the summer of 2028 we will be fully operational at the Doncaster site, taking all of the key learnings and best practice from our recently opened Omega Distribution Centre, St Helens”. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Enva, a leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, has signed a pre-let on a new 124,000 sq ft fridge recycling facility at Goodman’s Crossways Commercial Park in Dartford, Kent.  The state-of-the-art development will enable 35,000 tonnes of e-waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), equivalent to the weight of three Tower Bridges, to be processed each year, increasing Enva’s recycling capacity across London and the South East, while providing a UK-wide service for its customers. Set to complete in late 2026, it will be the largest facility of its type and one of the most innovative fridge recycling plants in the UK. Benefitting from 2MVA of power and an additional 678kWp of rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), it has been designed to support the latest degassing, shredding and recycling technologies. This will enable over 98% of fridge components to be recovered for reuse or transformed off-site into new manufacturing materials. Barry Phillips, Managing Director at Enva, said: “This new facility demonstrates a continued commitment to delivering our long-term growth strategy. By investing in the latest technology to safely and sustainably process end-of-life fridges, this facility will help us create significant environmental and commercial value for our customers and support a more resource-efficient and circular economy.” Enva will join Albion Fine Foods, a premium ingredients supplier, and Mission Produce, a global leader in the distribution of avocados, at Crossways Commercial Park. Located minutes from J1a of the M25, its strategic location provides excellent South East coverage, while placing a large available workforce within easy reach. George Glennie, Development Director at Goodman said: “Whether customers are looking to expand their operations or drive efficiencies in their supply chains, Crossways Commercial Park provides high-quality, flexible space that can meet their needs over the long term. Set within a well-established logistics park, it also offers an attractive working environment with extensive landscaping and views across the River Thames and surrounding lakes. “This new facility will enable Enva to significantly increase its operational capacity and with sustainability at the heart of its business, invest in innovative, high-tech solutions to maximise resource recovery.” Now under construction, Phase 2 at Crossways Commercial Park will deliver a total of 320,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space across three units. Designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standards and A+ energy performance ratings, the properties will offer highly sustainable space that reduces energy use and supports customers with long-term operational cost savings. To find out more about Crossways Commercial Park and the final leasing opportunities available, please visit the website for further details: https://uk.goodman.com/property-lease-site/crossways-commercial-park  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals