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Fiege establishes first UK base at Prologis Park Hams Hall

Fiege establishes first UK base at Prologis Park Hams Hall

Prologis UK has leased the 261,147 sq. ft. DC2 facility at Prologis Park Hams Hall to Fiege, one of Europe’s leading logistics providers. The deal marked Fiege’s entry into the UK market, where it is servicing a major existing e-commerce client. Located just one mile from Junction 9 of the

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IM Properties Begins Work on £140m Stratford 46 Business Park

IM Properties Begins Work on £140m Stratford 46 Business Park

Early works have begun on the £140 million Stratford 46 Business Park, a major new mixed-use employment scheme set to boost the local economy on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon. Developer IM Properties has commenced enabling works, marking a significant milestone for the long-awaited 65-acre project. Located just off the A46,

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Panattoni acquires the North West’s largest brownfield logistics site

Panattoni acquires the North West’s largest brownfield logistics site

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has exchanged contracts to acquire a prime 30-acre brownfield site at Hardwick Grange, Warrington, representing the largest strategic logistics land purchase in the North West this year. The site, formerly occupied by Safeway and later Iceland, has been acquired from UK real

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Panattoni acquires key site in Kent for 1m sq ft+ industrial development

Panattoni acquires key site in Kent for 1m sq ft+ industrial development

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has acquired a 70-acre site on Lenham, Kent, creating a rare opportunity to deliver large-scale, modern industrial space in a market where demand outstrips supply. The development is expected to attract national and international logistics occupiers. The site, previously home to Aliaxis

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Network Space completes final sale at Tunstall Arrow Business Park, marking major regeneration milestone

Network Space completes final sale at Tunstall Arrow Business Park, marking major regeneration milestone

Network Space has completed the sale of the final development plot at Tunstall Arrow Business Park, Stoke-on-Trent, to Metalcraft Projects UK, part of the Metalcraft Group, marking the successful conclusion of one of the city’s most significant brownfield regeneration projects. The plot, fronting James Brindley Way, was sold for an undisclosed sum following full planning consent from Stoke-on-Trent City Council for a drive-thru coffee shop and an 18-bay ultra-fast EV charging hub. The new facilities will enhance on-site amenities for businesses and motorists while supporting regional sustainability goals. This final transaction brings the 28-acre development to completion, transforming a former colliery into a thriving mixed-use business park within the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone (CVEZ). Supported by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, the scheme has delivered around 400 jobs, attracted major inward investment and repurposed a long-derelict site. Acquired by Network Space in 2013, Tunstall Arrow occupies a strategic location adjoining the A50 and A527 (James Brindley Way), with easy access to the A500 and M6 Junction 16. Delivered over three phases, the development has attracted national occupiers including DHL Express, Boels Rental, Q-Railing, Pramac-Generac, SG Fleet, and Speedy Services. Earlier disposals included a roadside plot to The Kay Group, now home to a modern petrol filling station and convenience offer. The sale to Metalcraft Projects UK concludes all land transactions within the wider scheme. Joe Burnett, Development Director at Network Space, said: “Completing the final land sale at Tunstall Arrow is a proud moment for everyone involved in the project. What began as a heavily constrained former colliery has been transformed into one of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading business locations – a genuine regeneration success story. “Over the last decade and with the support of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we’ve delivered modern, energy-efficient buildings that have attracted national operators, supported hundreds of local jobs and driven fresh investment into the region’s economy.” He added: “This is a commercial development that not only reuses brownfield land but creates lasting social and economic value for the region. We’re delighted to see it reach its full potential with this final sale.” Nathan Varley, CEO of Metalcraft Group said: “We’re proud to have acquired this site at Tunstall Arrow, which provides an excellent, well-connected base to support our continued growth and investment in the region. The quality of the location and its regeneration story really stood out, and we look forward to joining a strong community of businesses already established at the Park.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Fiege establishes first UK base at Prologis Park Hams Hall

Fiege establishes first UK base at Prologis Park Hams Hall

Prologis UK has leased the 261,147 sq. ft. DC2 facility at Prologis Park Hams Hall to Fiege, one of Europe’s leading logistics providers. The deal marked Fiege’s entry into the UK market, where it is servicing a major existing e-commerce client. Located just one mile from Junction 9 of the M42 and 10 miles from Birmingham city centre, Hams Hall offered Fiege excellent connectivity. The park sits at the heart of the UK motorway network and includes an on-site intermodal rail freight terminal linking directly to major seaports and the Channel Tunnel. This strategic position enabled Fiege to strengthen its client’s European fulfilment network and respond directly to rising UK demand for e-commerce fulfilment services. From Hams Hall, the company can manage cross-border flows more effectively, shorten delivery times, and reduce transport miles by serving customers from a centrally located hub. The site also provides the scalability Fiege needs to grow, ensuring future capacity in one of the UK’s most competitive logistics markets. Kristian Loepert, Senior Manager Key Accounts & Real Estate at Fiege, said: “Opening our first UK site was a milestone for Fiege. The quality and readiness of Hams Hall made it the right choice for our expansion, allowing us to support our client with a modern and highly efficient operation. We were excited to build on our trusted relationship with Prologis, who already support us across Europe.” DC2 was delivered to Prologis’ high sustainability standards. The facility achieved net zero carbon in construction, holds a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification, and has an EPC A rating. Its enhanced fit-out included smart LED lighting, full sprinkler and frost-protection systems, and EV-ready car parking bays, saving incoming occupiers up to £2.95 million and 24 weeks of installation lead time. Fiege also benefited from a comprehensive turnkey solution through Prologis Essentials, which included wide-aisle racking, a full office fit-out, modern staff welfare amenities, and IT and power infrastructure. Delivered alongside the enhanced base build, these measures allowed the company to accelerate its start-up schedule and ensure operations could begin without delay. Jason Pickering, Director, Capital Deployment at Prologis UK, said: “By providing a move-in ready facility through our Essentials platform, we enabled Fiege to focus on their customer from day one rather than on set-up. It’s a practical example of how we reduce lead times and de-risk market entry for our customers.” With this agreement, Prologis Park Hams Hall became fully occupied. The park is already home to leading brands including Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, DHL and Kuehne+Nagel, reinforcing its role as a hub for manufacturing and logistics in the West Midlands. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Winvic to deliver Atlantic Park’s £42m second phase, having reached practical completion of £36m first phase

Winvic to deliver Atlantic Park’s £42m second phase, having reached practical completion of £36m first phase

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 completed the 350,000 sq. ft first phase of logistics hub Atlantic Park in Bootle, Liverpool. Atlantic Park is a 52-acre site, formerly home to Rolls Royce Engineering works, which sits within the Port of Liverpool Freeport zone and will boast a total of 800,000 sq. ft of high-quality industrial space when complete. Delivered on behalf of Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) Property, Winvic has designed and built four units of flexible and sustainable logistics and manufacturing space – sized at 40,000 sq. ft, 50,000 sq. ft, 110,000 sq. ft and 125,000 sq. ft. The development has been designed in accordance with RLAM Sustainability Strategy, which aims for new build property developments to achieve Net Zero in operation by 2030. With haunch heights of 12.5 metres large service yards, and two-storey office spaces, the units are designed to meet the evolving needs of occupiers and investors. The first phase also included the installation of new services, separate concrete service yards, an access road and all hard and soft landscaping, with 20 per cent of the parking spaces having EV charging points. BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A rating has been achieved on the project and a 10 per cent biodiversity net gain; with bird, bat and insect nest boxes installed. With the successful completion of the first phase, RLAM has appointed Winvic to deliver the 420,000 sq. ft second phase, with the contractor having commenced the 50-week build programme back in July. Phase two will bring three further units to Atlantic Park with floor spaces ranging from 53,750 to 216,000 sq. ft. As with phase one, the units will feature two-storey office spaces, service yards and car parking with EV charging bays. Completion is expected in summer 2026. Winvic is delivering the second phase as Net Zero Carbon in Construction, employing its tried and tested Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process, which is aligned with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Whole Life Carbon Assessment, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), and the zero carbon network London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI), as well as independently third-party verified. In line with Winvic’s commitment to leaving a positive legacy in communities local to its projects, the contractor has developed an Employment and Skills Plan and will work closely with Sefton at Work, Invest Sefton and supply chain partners to match employment and training opportunities for local people, and collaborate with local education providers to offer career talks and work experience placements to students. Danny Nelson, Managing Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics at Winvic, said: “We are pleased to be working once again with RLAM to deliver the second phase of this impressive scheme in the Northwest and are proud to be appointed based on our high-quality delivery in phase one. “With industry-leading credentials, Winvic worked collaboratively with RLAM to meet ambitious sustainability and social value goals for the first phase – and this will continue in phase two as we work to deliver Net Zero in construction. “Atlantic Park is bringing in-demand state-of-the-art facilities and supporting regional growth through job creation and training opportunities and Winvic is proud to be the construction partner.” Tenants signing on to Atlantic Park will benefit from its prime location; being 1.3 miles from M57 and M58 motorways, 2 miles from the Port of Liverpool Freeport, and 4.5 miles from Liverpool, providing excellent connectivity for national and international logistics operations.  Matt Barnes, Senior Asset Manager at Royal London Asset Management, added: “Atlantic Park is a future-ready logistics hub, which is strategically located, sustainably built, and designed to deliver long-term value. “This development is a crucial part of our strategy to deliver high-quality, sustainable assets that support long-term value for our investors. “With Phase one now complete, we are excited to see it attract leading occupiers in the industrial and logistics sectors.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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IM Properties Begins Work on £140m Stratford 46 Business Park

IM Properties Begins Work on £140m Stratford 46 Business Park

Early works have begun on the £140 million Stratford 46 Business Park, a major new mixed-use employment scheme set to boost the local economy on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon. Developer IM Properties has commenced enabling works, marking a significant milestone for the long-awaited 65-acre project. Located just off the A46, the development will deliver a flexible mix of logistics, office, and roadside space designed to attract a diverse range of occupiers. Initial works are now underway to create a new roundabout and access road, with Montel Civil Engineering appointed as highways contractor to deliver the access route, utilities, and key early-stage infrastructure. Construction of the new business park buildings is expected to begin towards the end of 2026, with the main build contractor set to be announced in due course. Once complete, the scheme will provide units ranging from 20,000 to 300,000 square feet, suitable for single or multi-tenant use. Each unit will be built to meet EPC A and BREEAM Excellent standards, ensuring strong sustainability credentials. The buildings will also be Net Zero Ready, incorporating solar PV panels and energy-efficient design features. Lewis Payne, development director at IM Properties, commented: “It has been a long and complex journey to reach this point. With a clearer timeline now in place, we can progress formal discussions with potential occupiers eager to benefit from the location and access to a skilled workforce in the immediate vicinity.” Stratford 46 Business Park benefits from excellent transport connectivity, situated just nine miles from junction 15 of the M40, providing direct links to the M25 and M42. This makes it ideally placed to serve regional and national distribution networks, as well as local businesses seeking high-quality commercial space. In addition to its commercial offering, the project will include a 17-acre nature reserve on neighbouring land, transforming existing farmland into a new wildlife habitat and community green space. This ecological enhancement forms a key part of IM Properties’ commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The launch of Stratford 46 marks a major step in bringing new employment, investment, and biodiversity improvements to the area, setting the stage for one of Warwickshire’s most significant business park developments in recent years. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Panattoni acquires the North West’s largest brownfield logistics site

Panattoni acquires the North West’s largest brownfield logistics site

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has exchanged contracts to acquire a prime 30-acre brownfield site at Hardwick Grange, Warrington, representing the largest strategic logistics land purchase in the North West this year. The site, formerly occupied by Safeway and later Iceland, has been acquired from UK real estate investor and developer, Firethorn, and English Real Estates Ltd. Located adjacent to Junction 21 of the M6, the property benefits from immediate motorway connectivity, in one of the region’s most established industrial locations. Panattoni intends to bring forward proposals for a new sustainable logistics park on a speculative basis, replacing the obsolete existing buildings with high-quality, energy-efficient space designed to meet the growing demand for modern accommodation across the North West region. Dan Burn, Head of Development for the North West and Yorkshire at Panattoni, said: “We are delighted to have acquired this major strategic site in Warrington. The obsolete buildings are at the end of their economic life, and our intention is to bring forward a high-quality, sustainable redevelopment that reflects both the site’s potential and its importance to the local economy. We look forward to working collaboratively with Warrington Borough Council and our planning consultants, Lichfields, to refine our proposals ahead of submitting a planning application early next year.” The redevelopment will target BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and EPC ‘A’ ratings, reflecting Panattoni’s commitment to sustainability and Net Zero Carbon standards in construction. The scheme will also aim to deliver significant local economic benefits through job creation, enhanced landscaping, and improved accessibility. Brownfield regeneration continues to represent a substantial proportion of Panattoni’s UK investment activity, accounting for 2m sq ft of the company’s project acquisitions this year. The Warrington development reinforces Panattoni’s focus on repurposing redundant industrial land in established urban markets, driving sustainable growth while supporting regional employment. DTRE advised Panattoni on the transaction, with CMS providing legal counsel. For more information, please visit: www.panattoni.co.uk/warrington Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Panattoni acquires key site in Kent for 1m sq ft+ industrial development

Panattoni acquires key site in Kent for 1m sq ft+ industrial development

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has acquired a 70-acre site on Lenham, Kent, creating a rare opportunity to deliver large-scale, modern industrial space in a market where demand outstrips supply. The development is expected to attract national and international logistics occupiers. The site, previously home to Aliaxis and other industrial tenants, offers over 1 million square feet of space. Its location provides direct access to the A20, M20 (Junctions 8 and 9), and M25, enabling fast distribution across the South East, London, and Europe through the nearby ports of Dover, London Gateway, and Medway. From Lenham, more than 40 million postcodes are reachable within four hours and 19 million within two hours, positioning the site as a strategic hub for national supply chains. Panattoni plans to speculatively develop over 1 million sq ft, named Panattoni Park Maidstone. The development will target BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A+ ratings with net zero construction standards. Occupiers will be able to customise unit sizes and layouts ahead of planning submission, offering flexibility rarely available in the South East. David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Panattoni Park Maidstone is a significant addition to our portfolio and addresses the national need for high-quality, flexible industrial space. With strong transport links and access to a skilled workforce, it provides businesses with a location that supports growth, efficiency, and sustainability. The new site builds on this experience, providing occupiers with access to strategically positioned, high-specification space in a highly competitive market.” Tony Watkins, Head of Development: South East & London at Panattoni said: “Panattoni has a strong track record of delivering large-scale, sustainable industrial projects across Kent, including Panattoni Park Aylesford, Sittingbourne, and Wrotham. This acquisition further strengthens Panattoni’s role in delivering strategic logistics infrastructure across the UK.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Powering pallets: £80m green light for Pall-Ex Centre of Excellence in Leicestershire

Powering pallets: £80m green light for Pall-Ex Centre of Excellence in Leicestershire

Pall-Ex has secured planning permission for a new headquarters and flagship distribution hub in Bardon, Leicestershire, following approval by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council. The £80m Centre of Excellence will anchor the pallet network’s UK and European operations and is positioned to become a benchmark scheme for the sector. Set across 14.2 hectares, the development totals 408,000 sq ft of floorspace with an additional 100,000 sq ft canopy for weather-protected cross-dock operations. Barberry Developments, which agreed a pre-let with Pall-Ex earlier this year, is bringing forward the scheme as a next-generation logistics platform combining capacity, speed and high environmental performance. The building is designed to achieve EPC A+ and BREEAM Excellent ratings and is claimed to be the UK pallet network’s first purpose-built facility designed to be energy self-sufficient, enabling carbon net-zero operation in use. The campus plan also includes a staff welfare zone with a football pitch, basketball court and clubhouse to support recruitment and retention. Jonathan Robinson, director at Barberry Developments, said: “We are thrilled to announce that, having earlier this year secured a pre-let agreement with Pall-Ex to deliver the company’s new national Centre of Excellence in Leicestershire, we have now achieved planning consent. Our development is key to the region and will create around 500 construction jobs and an estimated 534 permanent jobs, business rates for the local authority and economic growth for local businesses and the community. Working closely with Pall-Ex, we will create a new national palletised freight distribution centre that will deliver new ESG credentials, carbon net zero in occupation, staff welfare recreation zone incorporating football pitch, basketball court, club house, helping attract and retain staff while providing Pall-Ex with the operational excellence that will make the business stand out amongst its UK competitors.” The scheme will sit by established Midlands logistics infrastructure, enhancing Pall-Ex’s network efficiency while consolidating management functions on one site. A main contractor has yet to be appointed and no shortlist has been announced, with procurement and programme details to follow. For Building Design & Construction readers, the project signals several live themes in UK logistics property: electrification and onsite generation to reduce operational carbon, welfare-led site planning, and large-span, weather-protected canopies to drive cross-dock productivity and resilience. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Indurent supports Regency Glass expansion with major relocation to Indurent 420, Omega West

Indurent supports Regency Glass expansion with major relocation to Indurent 420, Omega West

Indurent, a leading developer, owner, and operator of industrial and logistics space across the UK, has relocated and upsized its existing tenant, Regency Glass, supporting the company’s continued growth. The company has agreed to lease a 420,000 sq ft facility at Indurent 420, Omega West – the biggest in Indurent’s portfolio – marking the largest single site lease completed in the North West of England this year. Regency Glass had previously agreed to lease c.125,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space across two newly developed units at Indurent Park Trident in Warrington. However, following significant strategic investment from business acquisition compounder CorpAcq and demand for the company’s latest product, Regency Triple featuring Corning© Enlighten™  Glass, an ultra-thin glass triple-glazed unit, growing significantly, Indurent was able to provide an alternative solution that met the company’s need for a much larger, single-site operation. Indurent 420, Omega West was completed in Q2 of this year and quickly secured Regency Glass as its occupier, underscoring the continued strong demand for high-quality space in prime locations. The unit is part of the established Omega West development, one of the North West’s most strategic distribution hubs, offering best-in-class facilities, direct motorway access, and proximity to major occupiers including Amazon, Royal Mail, and Home Bargains. The unit offers 421,250 sq ft of premium, sustainable space designed with operational efficiency and long-term growth in mind. Built to the highest ESG standards, Indurent 420 has achieved BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and is targeting EPC A. It includes rooftop solar PV, LED lighting, and a 2MVA power supply, supporting net-zero carbon performance. Hannah Bryan-Williams, Senior Customer & Leasing Manager at Indurent says, “This relocation and significant upsize is a great example of how Indurent works in partnership with its customers to support their growth. By understanding Regency Glass’ evolving needs, we were able to provide a flexible solution that offers the scale, sustainability, and quality required for their next phase of expansion at Omega West.” Darren Beazant, CEO, Regency Glass says, “We are incredibly excited for this next chapter in Regency’s story. Although we’re leaving our longstanding home in Leigh, we carry our roots with us. This move represents an opportunity the business truly deserves. It’s a chance for our entire team to be part of something extraordinary, scaling up in a way that will change the UK glazing market.” This deal exemplifies Indurent’s ability to support businesses at every stage of their growth, delivering flexible, high-quality, and sustainable logistics solutions that adapt to occupier needs. It also reinforces Indurent’s commitment to the North West, where the company continues to expand its portfolio with best-in-class developments that attract leading occupiers and drive regional growth. The new product, developed in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, a world-leading innovator in glass, ceramics and materials science, features an ultra-thin profile, a lightweight design, and enhanced thermal performance, all without the bulk typically associated with traditional triple glazing. This innovation supports growing demand in the replacement window market and sets a new standard for quality and sustainability, Indurent’s retained agents are DTRE, B8 and CCP. The successful completion of this relocation was also supported by BCLP, Till AM, Knight Frank LLP and Gateley Legal. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Glencar to spearhead first phase of VGP Park East Midlands by the M1

Glencar to spearhead first phase of VGP Park East Midlands by the M1

Glencar has been appointed principal contractor to design and build the opening phase of VGP Park East Midlands, an 835,000 sq ft logistics development planned near Castle Donington by Junction 24a of the M1. The initial tranche totals 370,000 sq ft across two speculative units with integrated offices: Unit 3 at 240,000 sq ft and Unit 4 at 130,000 sq ft. Alongside the vertical build, Glencar’s remit covers full site-wide earthworks and the formation of development plateaus to enable later delivery of Units 1 and 2. The package also includes significant infrastructure upgrades, with Section 278 highway works to Netherfield Lane and Tamworth Road, plus external works such as HGV and car parking, access roads and landscaping. Targeting BREEAM Excellent, the scheme aims to combine robust specification with sustainability measures from day one, setting a standard for subsequent phases. Peter Goodman, managing director at Glencar, said: “This is an important milestone for Glencar as we embark on our first project with both VGP and Newlands. The VGP Park East Midlands scheme stands out not just for its scale but also for its ambitious sustainability targets and technical complexity. We look forward to bringing our expertise to the table and working collaboratively to deliver a best-in-class logistics park.” The appointment marks Glencar’s first commission with VGP, the Belgian industrial real estate developer, and with Newlands, acting as development managers. Glencar moved on site in August and is scheduled to reach practical completion at the beginning of October 2026. The project team features PHP Architects, Avison Young (Manchester) as project manager/quantity surveyor and Stantec as engineer. Jonny Allen, VGP’s UK country manager, added: “VGP appointed Glencar to deliver this scheme after a competitive tender. They’ve made a great start and have already demonstrated their expertise in this sector of real estate development.” With groundwork preparing future plots and highways improvements baked into phase one, the programme is structured to accelerate the park’s build-out while minimising disruption to the strategic road network. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Winvic appointed to deliver first unit at West Midlands Interchange for Carlsberg Britvic

Winvic appointed to deliver first unit at West Midlands Interchange for Carlsberg Britvic

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 appointed by Logistics Capital Partners (LCP)to deliver a new depot for Carlsberg Britvic at West Midlands Interchange (WMI). The depot will be the first constructed at the development and was celebrated with an official groundbreaking ceremony. The drinks company previously announced that it will be the first occupier at WMI – a transformative £2 billion national logistics hub at Junction 12 of the M6 near Wolverhampton, which is being developed by global real estate investor, developer and manager Oxford Properties and LCP.   Building on Winvic’s success as the design stage delivery partner on WMI, since 2023 the team has delivered new road infrastructure and works to the existing road and public rights of way network, along with the reconfiguration and undergrounding of energy infrastructure, and the earthworks required to create development plots and landscape zones.  As part of those works, Winvic and Active Tunnelling completed tunnelling beneath the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, marking a significant milestone for the development. This involved the use of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which operated at a depth of 10 metres and drilled a length of 25 metres as part of the site-wide drainage works.   Honouring tradition, the industry organisation CECA Midlands, named the TBM and chose ‘Red Emma’ in honour of Emma Sproson – a pioneering working-class political figure from the Black Country.  Now awarded the contract to deliver the first industrial unit on the development, a new 220,000 sq ft depot for Carlsberg Britvic, Winvic has commenced the 37-week build programme, with completion due in Spring 2026. The two-storey depot, which will include 11,408 sq. ft of office space, is being purpose-built to Carlsberg Britvic’s requirements and will feature state-of-the-art facilities to support the company’s growing logistics needs.   Designed with a focus on energy efficiency and building performance, the depot is targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’, EPC A+, and alignment with the Net Zero Framework Definition principles supporting the Net Zero Carbon Building Pilot Standard, aiming to achieve Net Zero in Operation.   In addition, it will include high efficiency heat pumps, rainwater harvesting and effective implementation of ecological measures throughout design, construction and handover, while the roofs will be 100% optimised for PV panels.  As part of the infrastructure phase, Winvic’s social responsibility team developed a bespoke Employment Skills and Training Plan to maximise opportunities for local communities and leave a lasting legacy across Staffordshire, South Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.    The contractor has facilitated 18 industry placements, including T Level, work experience and Year-in-Industry students, totalling 186 weeks of learning, and supported five apprentices. Training initiatives in collaboration with supply chain partners, such as Roller Driver training, have helped local residents to gain formal qualifications, enhance employability skills and secure successful employment outcomes.   Working closely with the dedicated WMI Brokerage (Staffordshire Jobs and Careers Service), new opportunities are cascaded to local employment partners, with 41% of the project workforce living within a 30-mile radius.  Winvic also launched the site’s first Careers Lead Encounter Day, in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company, inviting local school careers leads for site tours and in-depth insights into roles in engineering, planning, and design. Building on its success, Winvic hosted a Teacher Encounter Day to showcase real life examples of how science and geography link to construction careers.  During the construction of the new Carlsberg Britvic depot, Winvic will continue its commitment by continuing to deliver an Employment and Skills Plan, building on the relationships established during the infrastructure phase to further enhance opportunities and outcomes for local communities.   Danny Nelson, Managing Director of Industrial, Logistics and Distribution at Winvic, said: “During our early contractor involvement and delivery of significant civils and infrastructure works, we have built collaborative relationships with Oxford Properties and LCP, so we are perfectly placed to deliver the first depot at one of the UK’s largest and most environmentally conscious intermodal logistics parks.  “Our team brings extensive experience of delivering similar sustainable, rail served sites and by working with our client, supply chain partners and the local authorities, WMI will give local people access to construction skills and employment, bringing significant economic benefit to the region and nationally.” David Bodily, Property & Facilities Director at Carlsberg Britvic, said: “The West Midlands Interchange will play an important role in Carlsberg Britvic’s logistics network, as the home to our West Midlands Depot serving customers throughout the region from Q4 2026. This is a very special moment for the development as work begins, and we are proud to take part and mark the occasion. Our new depot will provide a fantastic long-term hub for our people and reinforces the West Midlands role as a key centre for logistics in the UK, helping to drive growth and excellence.” Robin Everall, Head of Development at Oxford Properties, added: “This groundbreaking ceremony at the West Midlands Interchange is an important milestone in the development of the UK’s foremost logistics hub, with its multi-modal transport connectivity and highly sustainable specifications attracting blue chip occupiers looking for bespoke warehouse space. We look forward to working with Carlsberg Britvic on the delivery of their new facility and welcoming them to the site once it’s completed next year.” James Markby, Managing Partner at LCP, said:“We are extremely happy to have taken this major step forward for the West Midlands Interchange development. We were very proud to secure Carlsberg Britvic as our first occupier recently, and seeing work begin on Unit 5030 is another substantial event in our long-term ambitions. The WMI site is set to become the country’s most significant rail served logistics development and will become a crucial component of the UK’s strategic freight network. It will be key to decarbonising UK logistics and supporting the country’s wider net zero aspirations. It will also make a significant contribution to the local economy, creating 8500 direct jobs and boosting opportunities for people in South Staffordshire, the Black Country, the West

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