Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects has been awarded a contract to design and construct the first industrial facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton for end user Yusen Logistics. Winvic, SEGRO and Yusen Logistics celebrated the start of the 1.2 million sq ft project with a Japanese Kagami Biraki ceremony. The Kagami Biraki ceremony – or saki barrel breaking ceremony – is to bestow wishes for success and prosperity upon the new development; representatives from SEGRO and Yusen Logistics each hit the lid of a sake barrel with mallets and ladled out the sake into sake cups for the guests to enjoy. The ground was then officially broken, and attendees were given a guided tour of SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton. The unit comprises 1,144,000 sq ft ground floor warehouse space and a 333,251 sq ft mezzanine; Winvic will also construct and fit out the 35,810 sq ft three-storey main office, which also has a roof terrace, and a single-storey hub office. It is designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating which will reduce carbon to net zero during the construction. An array of PV panels will be installed across the entire roof space of the warehouse and EV charging units will also be made available onsite to power Yusen Logistics UK’s all electric company car fleet. At almost 1.2 million sq ft, the single storey warehouse will be Yusen Logistics’ largest global facility when completed in March 2025. The facility sits immediately adjacent to the 35-acre Strategic Rail Freight Terminal constructed by Winvic, enabling Yusen Logistics to provide their customers with rail freight solutions providing CO2 savings on inbound transport.   The facility has a haunch of 18 metres, 85 HGV docks and 10 HGV level access doors. Externally, Winvic will undertake all hardstandings and landscaping for the scheme including parking for 924 cars, 163 HGVs, 230 cycles and 34 motorcycles; of these, 185 will be for electric vehicles. The warehouse will also have its own security gatehouse, fuel island and lorry wash, a pallet storage area and waste/recycling area. Winvic has been on site at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) in Northampton since January 2021 undertaking enabling earthworks, creating the infrastructure to prepare the site for the 5 million sq ft of warehousing and logistics space and constructing the 35-acre Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI). Winvic has also delivered major upgrades to Junctions 15 and 15a on the M1, the construction of a bypass around Roade village and a new bridge over the West Coast Mainline, and improvements to the A45 and safer junctions along the A508. Danny Nelson, Winvic’s Head of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics, commented: “We are delighted to have been selected by SEGRO to construct the first industrial facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton. When it’s completed, we’ll have worked on the site for a total of four years, so I’d like to thank the SEGRO team for continuing to put their trust in us, as they did when creating SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway. “Winvic previously constructed a facility in nearby Wellingborough for Yusen Logistics as the tenant, so we’re looking forward to working with them again and to illustrating our high standards. I have the utmost confidence in our experienced team to deliver the project safely and on time.” Dan Holford, Head of National Markets at SEGRO, said: “We are incredibly proud to have attracted a world class warehouse and distribution operator like Yusen Logistics to SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton as the development’s first pre-let customer, where we will be working together to deliver 1.2 million sq ft of highly sustainable space. “What makes this development truly special is how it will support customers to achieve their sustainability goals and net-zero ambitions, particularly through the delivery of sustainable buildings, a country park and the strategic rail freight terminal. Yusen Logistics’ decision to locate here is testament to this and we look forward to continuing our partnership with this exciting project.” David Goldsborough, Managing Director from Yusen Logistics, added: “This new facility, sets a new logistics industry benchmark and emphasizes Yusen Logistics’ commitment to providing sustainable logistics services by 2030.  We are proud to share our organisations Japanese heritage at the recent groundbreaking event and are excited to be a part of this project, which will help us to achieve our sustainability goals.”  Cllr Adam Brown, Deputy Leader of West Northamptonshire Council and Cabinet Member for Housing, Culture and Leisure, said: “It’s fantastic to see this high-quality development break ground, as it will be an incredible asset to the area creating highly skilled and well-paid jobs for local people. The robotics, engineering and automotive skills needed are the epitome of the logistics strengths we boast in this area as the connected heart of the UK. “It’s great to see the development coming to life, utilising local contractor Winvic and the impressive Rail Freight Terminal from Maritime. Even more so because of the sustainability measures implemented to ensure this development aligns with our local net zero ambitions. We are dedicated to doing all we can to support the revolution of the logistics industry which will continue to create quality opportunities for our local residents.” SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton will deliver up to 5 million sq ft of modern distribution space and is adjacent to Junction 15 of the M1, close to Northampton. The site includes a 235-acre community park, footpaths, cycle routes new woodlands and wetlands, 20km of hedgerows and the planting of 60,000 new trees. For more information on Winvic, the company’s latest project news and job vacancies please visit www.winvic.co.uk. Join Winvic on social media – visit X (formerly Twitter) @WinvicLtd – and LinkedIn.   Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

£31.5M, 37-acre project serves as a pivotal new workplace, logistics and warehouse commercial gateway to Luton and set to elevate the town onto a national platform. Glencar, a leading UK construction company that was recently ranked amongst Europe’s fastest growing businesses, has broken ground with long-term and valued client Wrenbridge on the development of a new 213,874 sq ft logistics and industrial unit at their new landmark ‘Junction’ gateway development in Luton. To mark the occasion a special ceremony was held on site attended by representatives from Wrenbridge, Glencar and the full project team. The building forms part of a new business and logistics focussed masterplan that features a broader mix of uses, including flexible workplace, research and development, and distribution. Junction is set to create 2,500 jobs and contribute around £160 million every year to Luton’s economy. As part of the appointment Glencar will be carrying out the design and construction of an extensive earthworks package, remodelling the entire 4.46 hectare development plot, which is divided by Newlands Road. The project then involves the design and construction of Unit 1, a new 213,874 sq ft gateway industrial and logistics unit, with a clear height to underside of haunch of 18M. Glencar will also implement Cat A office fit out, new and varied retaining structures, new underground drainage and services, associated external works including external soft landscaping. The scheme also includes new utility connections, and 278 Highways works to facilitate access to the new development from the adjacent M1 Motorway and New Airport Way. Steels are now rising on the development and construction is expected take 63 weeks to complete with PC expected by Mid-February 2025. In commenting on the project Pete Goodman, Glencar Regional Managing Director said: “We are very happy to once again be working with our much valued and repeat customer Wrenbridge on this fantastic new gateway development which is set to be truly transformational for Luton. Glencar are committed to delivering a scheme that draws on the context and history of Luton and can be admired as people travel into the town. Environmental considerations are also central to our approach for this development, in line with this we are aiming to ensure that ‘Junction’ is one of the most sustainable logistics developments in the UK – a reputation for which Glencar is becoming increasingly recognised as a leading contractor in this space. This project serves as the fifth undertaking we have implemented to date with Wrenbridge over the past few years with us also being onsite currently in Basingstoke, building a 209,461 sq ft speculative industrial unit for Wrenbridge just south of the A339. Glencar and Wrenbridge have forged a very close and successful working partnership together and we look forward to working again with the full project team on this job and delivering an outstanding solution” Also commenting Richard Arnold from Wrenbridge Land, said: “We are excited to be onsite delivering this high-quality development that will create over 2,500 new jobs for the town. We are committed to delivering a highly sustainable development that exceeds planning policy requirements. These state-of-the-art business units will contribute positively to the growing local demand for industrial, warehouse and logistics space combined with extensive, ancillary offices.” Junction is situated on the edge of Luton, adjacent to the M1 and A1081. The site has been identified within the Luton Local Plan as a key employment area. The site has been designated as a ‘Category A’ Employment Site, and is allocated for new development and protected for business uses in the local plan. To visit the development website click https://junction-logistics.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

St George, in partnership with SEGRO, celebrated a significant achievement at Grand Union in Alperton, as a groundbreaking multi-storey industrial development, known as SEGRO V-Park Grand Union, was officially inaugurated. This highly sustainable six-storey building offers 134,500 sq ft of premium floorspace from just a 1.7-acre site footprint, aligning with the new London Plan’s objective to intensify industrial land. Once fully leased, the building is anticipated to support up to 250 jobs and apprenticeships, contributing to a total of 650 new jobs across the wider Grand Union neighbourhood. Situated on the southern tip of the expansive 22-acre Grand Union regeneration site, where St George is revitalising a once derelict brownfield industrial site into a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood with 3,350 homes, 35% of which will be affordable, alongside a variety of green open spaces and public amenities. ‘A New Benchmark in Modern Industrial Space’ SEGRO V-Park Grand Union spans six storeys and is equipped with cargo lifts. The two lower levels offer loading bay space and parking facilities, while the four upper levels feature units of varying sizes. Each customer will occupy a self-contained industrial unit and enjoy exceptional communal amenities that foster a modern, inclusive, and enjoyable working environment, a feature not commonly found in traditional industrial spaces. These amenities include dedicated social and workspaces, from break-out areas and bookable meeting rooms to a roof terrace designed to facilitate team collaboration. Additionally, a dedicated reception service is available to provide support as needed. The development incorporates cutting-edge energy-saving measures throughout its construction and lifecycle, designed to assist customers in reducing their carbon footprints and achieving sustainability targets. The building targets a BREEAM Excellent rating and includes 20 charging points for electric cars and vans, as well as photovoltaic cells and an internal green wall. ‘Working in Partnership’ Councillor Shama Tatler, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning, and Growth at Brent Council, commented: “The Grand Union development is transforming under-utilised industrial land into a thriving neighbourhood bursting with opportunity. Today, we are delighted to mark the completion of SEGRO V-Park Grand Union, which will provide high-quality industrial space and create up to 250 jobs for local people.” Claire Hammond, Land Director at St George Plc, added: “Grand Union is an impressive example of collaborative work between public and private partners. Our ambition across the St George portfolio is to create successful places where communities thrive. Grand Union exemplifies that with more than 400 residents enjoying its prime location next to the Grand Union Canal, access to high-quality amenities, and a varied programme of community events.” Bonnie Minshull, Head of London at SEGRO, noted: “Innovative, sustainable, high-quality co-location schemes like SEGRO V-Park Grand Union are vital for intensifying land use and driving regeneration. We look forward to converting initial interest into completed leases, enabling job creation and economic prosperity.” ‘A Vibrant Canalside Neighbourhood’ Grand Union is poised to become a comprehensive canalside neighbourhood, offering a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom homes. Several amenities, including a piazza, Community Hub, Anytime Fitness gym, and Crepes+Coffee café operating from the development’s narrowboat PAVO, have already launched, with a Co-op store and nursery set to open later this year. St George’s broader plans for the new community include 11 acres of green space, restaurants, coffee shops, and a medical centre. For more information on SEGRO V-Park Grand Union, click here. For further information on Grand Union or the homes available, click here. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Leading commercial property developer, Stoford, and ICG Real Estate, the real estate division of ICG, have secured planning consent for a new job-creating urban logistics scheme in Crayford, South East London. Known as MLM Crayford, the scheme comprises three new, highly sustainable buildings with integral Grade A office space, ranging in size from c.34,000 – c.170,000 sq ft. Features will include rainwater harvesting, PV roof panels and energy efficient LED lighting, as well as bicycle storage, EV charging provision and wellbeing areas for occupiers. The scheme will target BREEAM ‘Excellent’, EPC A and net zero carbon in whole life cycle. Enabling works will commence on site in June 2024. MLM Crayford could attract in the region of £120 million of inward investment and contribute an estimated £13.3 million per year to the regional economy. The scheme will work towards the objectives and outcomes of Bexley Council’s Growth Strategy by creating significant employment opportunities during construction, and supporting as many as 470 full-time jobs once built and occupied.   Angus Huntley, Director at Stoford said: “We are very pleased to be partnering with ICG Real Estate on this exciting new development. MLM Crayford will regenerate a site that has been disused for more than a decade, delivering a market leading, sustainable industrial/logistics scheme in a supply constrained location in the South East.” MLM Crayford provides easy access to Jct 1a of the A282 Dartford Crossing, less than five miles from the M25 and just 10 miles from central London. Established local occupiers include Amazon, ASDA, Currys, DHL, Sainsbury’s and Pets at Home. For further information on MLM Crayford please contact the scheme’s retained agents, DTRE and Savills, or visit www.mlmcrayford.co.uk   Stoford and ICG’s professional team included Pegasus Group, Webb Gray Architects, Trinity Property Consultants, Hoare Lea Engineers, Rodgers Leask, Waterman Group and Rachel Hacking Ecology.   Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The development provides 134,500 sq ft of flexible light industrial space over six storeys and sets a new benchmark for modern industrial space for innovative businesses. Glencar, a leading UK construction company that was recently ranked amongst Europe’s fastest growing businesses, yesterday announced the completion of a new urban, multi-level development for SEGRO and St George at , SEGRO V-Park Grand Union, in Park Royal. The project, one of its kind in the UK, offers 134,500 sq. ft. of flexible light industrial space over six storeys, presenting an innovative concept for delivering multi-storey light industrial property. With a unique design, it aims to maximise employment space and accessibility on the 1.7-acre plot, supporting up to 500 jobs and apprenticeships during construction. This initiative forms part of Grand Union, a new canal-side destination developed by St George. Grand Union boasts 10.2 acres of publicly accessible landscaped gardens, achieving a net biodiversity gain of 240%. The development also includes a community centre, health centre, local supermarket, and a variety of on-site amenities. The ground and first floors of the development feature over 100 parking spaces, along with incorporated electric vehicle charging points. The flexible industrial space spans four upper levels, offering individual units of various sizes ranging from 1,712 to 32,250 sq. ft. These spaces are complemented by shared meeting rooms, breakout areas, and wellness spaces, including a green roof terrace. Speaking about the project Glencar CEO Eddie McGillycuddy said: “As we stand here today against the backdrop of this incredible new building, it is with an enormous sense of pride and accomplishment that we can admire what Glencar and our exceptional team have delivered. Being the first multi-storey urban logistics building of its kind to be developed in the UK, Glencar is honoured to have been entrusted by esteemed clients St George and SEGRO to successfully deliver this project. As we continue to engage with an increasing number of urban logistics developments and last-mile projects in London and the Southwest, we are leveraging our exceptional skillset to maintain our position at the forefront of Industrial & Logistics construction in the UK. This building sets a new benchmark for modern industrial space, catering to innovative businesses. Its construction quality, sustainability measures, and flexible design are pioneering, maximising collaboration across multiple levels and featuring contemporary amenities. We eagerly anticipate seeing the building in action, and I extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the exceptional team who worked tirelessly to deliver this outstanding outcome.” To read more about SEGRO V-Park Grand Union and access media visit https://www.segro.com/countries-repository/united-kingdom/segro-v-park-grand-union Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The UK’s largest logistics development has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of an operator for its strategic rail freight interchange (SRFI) on the West Coast Mainline. Maritime Transport has inked a deal for the West Midlands Interchange (WMI) contract with Oxford Properties Group and developer Logistics Capital Partners. This joint venture acquired the 734-acre site in 2021 and is spearheading the largest rail-served logistics development in the UK. With a workforce of 3,000 spread across 40 sites and rail terminals, Maritime stands as the largest privately owned intermodal (road/rail) logistics operator in the UK, boasting an annual turnover of £400 million. The company will oversee the SRFI, which will complement 8 million square feet of prime warehouse facilities at the £1 billion WMI project. Additionally, Maritime has submitted a planning application for its site offices. Maritime reports a significant increase in container movements by rail, rising from 6% in 2019 to over 24% in 2023, and is gearing up for the introduction of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Site work has commenced, encompassing substantial earthworks, highways construction, water installation, and the establishment of two new community parks. Phase 1 of the WMI will entail the construction of six logistics units, totaling a combined 2.7 million square feet of space. James Boadle, Senior Vice President at Oxford Properties, remarked, “This next step to create the leading intermodal logistics facility in the UK’s Golden Triangle is a significant one. Maritime are the leaders in their field, and WMI is the leading logistics development in the country – the two coming together will deliver a significant boost to the regional and national Economy.” “Demand for best-in-class logistics space that’s sustainable and well connected continues to significantly outstrip supply,” Boadle continued. “With WMI poised to reduce up to 50 million kilometres of HGV traffic annually, today marks yet another milestone for a project that exemplifies both Oxford’s conviction in UK logistics, and our commitment to ESG.” James Markby, Managing Partner at LCP, added, “Our agreement with Maritime, securing them as the long-term SRFI operator, demonstrates great confidence in the strategic success of West Midlands Interchange. The project is key to decarbonising UK logistics, with rail freight producing up to 70% less CO2 emissions compared to road freight, and a leading operator like Maritime will ensure it lives up to its potential.” John Williams, Group Executive Chairman of Maritime, expressed, “As the leading road and rail freight logistics provider in the UK, West Midlands Interchange is the obvious next addition to our rail network.” “Being the long-term operator of WMI fits exactly with our wider strategy of decarbonising the full load supply chain by moving cargo closer to the end user by rail,” Williams added. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals