Hortons has unveiled more than 200,000 sq ft of premium warehouse/logistics space at Saxon Park in Corby. The scheme comprises two new units, Saxon 79 at 78,500 sq ft and Saxon 129 at 129,300 sq ft, created through the full redevelopment of a single, vacant warehouse. Located off Saxon Way West, within the UK’s logistics ‘Golden Triangle’, the new units have been refurbished to a high-quality specification, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Saxon 79 and Saxon 129 are EPC A+ rated and incorporate energy efficient features such as LED lighting, photovoltaic roof panels and electric vehicle charging points. Both offer a 12.5-metre clear eaves height and generous yard depths of 45–55 metres, while Saxon 129 benefits from a 1 MVA power supply with capacity to increase. The units are available for immediate occupation. A third new unit, known as Saxon 68, is currently under construction and will deliver 68,250 sq ft of Grade A accommodation when complete in Q4 2025. The new developments follow Hortons’ successful refurbishment of Saxon 58, a 58,350 sq ft warehouse unit at Saxon Park, which was let to Russell & Bromley. James Slater of Hortons said: “This redevelopment represents a significant investment in Saxon Park and forms part of our wider commitment to deliver high quality, sustainable industrial space across the Midlands. Saxon 79 and Saxon 129 provide Grade A accommodation in a highly sought after logistics location that has been designed to meet modern occupier requirements.” Saxon Park is located on Oakley Hay Industrial Estate, four miles southwest of Corby town centre and five miles north of Kettering. It benefits from excellent road connectivity via the A6003 and A14, providing links to the M1/M6 and A1/M11 motorways. DTRE and TDB Real Estate are acting as joint letting agents. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

After the terrific success of the first phase of development at Stud Brook Business Park, Clowes Developments are now cracking on with their contractors Roe Developments with the next phase of smaller units ranging from circa 3,000 sq ft to 9,000 sq ft. Benefitting from terrific prominence and visibility off the new Castle Donington bypass and set next to a trading Starbucks and Sainsbury’s Convenience Store, the units should be ready for occupation early in 2026 and would suit occupiers looking for trade counter, warehouse or industrial space.  One of the few small new build schemes that is progressing throughout the East Midlands at present, the second phase of Stud Brook follows on from the development of nine new warehouse/industrial units on the site, where over two-thirds of the site was let prior to practical completion. Interest in the smaller units is already strong and occupiers are encouraged to register their interest with the agents who would be delighted to show them around as small units of this quality rarely come to the market, particularly with such prominence and accessibility whilst sitting in a prime location equally distant between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester and within moments of the M1 motorway and A50. To see the progress on site, Clowes have installed live cameras which can be accessed via https://clowes-studbrook.co.uk/ providing moment by moment progress on the site, highlighting the quality of build and location. Agents for the scheme are Tim Gilbertson of FHP Property Consultants and Richard Sutton of NG Chartered Surveyors, and Tim Gilbertson commented: “It’s great to see smaller units being constructed in such a prime location in the East Midlands.  With main road prominence and visibility, these would be ideal for trade counter use or industrial/warehouse purposes.  I can’t remember the last time such a prime location was offered for smaller units so hopefully they will be snapped up quickly”. Richard Sutton of NG Chartered Surveyors added: “As Tim says, good quality space in such a prime position almost never comes to market, so it really is great to see our clients developing out here and helping smaller business owners take advantage of a fantastic location”. For full information on the scheme and availability, please do contact either FHP Property Consultants (0115 950 7577) or NG Chartered Surveyors (0115 958 8599). Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

A significant milestone has been reached in St Helens with the completion of Indurent 420, Omega West, a major 421,249 sq. ft. industrial and logistics development delivered by McLaren Construction Midlands and North. To celebrate the achievement, stakeholders and project partners gathered on site alongside the Mayor and Leader of St Helens Borough Council for a formal handover ceremony. The event marked the successful delivery of the final phase of the wider Omega West scheme. Developed by Miller Developments and forward funded by Indurent, the new facility combines high-specification warehousing with office space and has been built to the highest operational and environmental standards. Indurent 420 features a two-storey main office, hub office, extensive warehouse space, car parking, and landscaped green areas. It has achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and EPC A+, underlining its strong sustainability credentials. Throughout construction, sustainability remained a priority. All machinery on site operated using alternative fuels, construction waste was managed using the Smartwaste platform, and the site achieved a full cut-and-fill balance by reusing all excavated cohesive materials. The facility includes enhanced photovoltaic panels, natural roof lighting to reduce energy use, and infrastructure to support future EV charging. Surrounding the building is a newly created wildflower meadow and other green spaces designed to promote biodiversity. McLaren also prioritised health and safety, delivering more than 139,299 working hours with over 750 personnel on site—without a single reportable incident (RIDDOR). Community engagement played a key role in the project’s success. McLaren’s team maintained regular communication with local stakeholders through newsletters and council updates and organised school outreach events to promote careers in construction. The company also contributed to the community through social value initiatives, including timber donations to local charities, career events at area schools and colleges, and sponsorship of the Woolton Santos U9 football team. Laptops were also donated to Martin Murray’s local boxing academy. Efforts to boost local employment included hiring a Senior Site Manager from the St Helens area and offering work experience placements, including a student from Warrington College. The project also prioritised the use of local suppliers and materials. Gary Cramp, Managing Director of McLaren Construction Midlands and North, said: “We’re very proud to have marked the completion of Indurent 420, Omega West with our partners and stakeholders on site. This development continues McLaren’s strong legacy at Omega and reflects the power of collaboration, sustainability, and a commitment to delivering high-performance logistics infrastructure.” David Milloy, Managing Director of Miller Developments, added: “This celebration marks not just the end of a successful build but the continuation of our long-term vision for Omega. McLaren has once again delivered a best-in-class development, and we thank the team for their professionalism, collaboration, and shared ambition.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Mileway, the leading pan-European last mile logistics real estate company, has signed a ten-year lease agreement with Rubies, one of the largest designers, manufacturers and distributors of licensed dress up products in the world, and Smiffys, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of fancy dress costumes, wigs, accessories and make-up, for 170,000 sq ft (c. 15,700 sqm) of high-quality warehouse and office space at Space 170, 1 Pighue Lane, in Liverpool.  Under a Joint Venture agreement, Rubies and Smiffys will transition to the new facility in August 2025. The new space will mark a significant step in improving the company’s operational performance, fulfilment speed and customer service capabilities. This includes being able to optimise the warehouse layout and racking for faster, more efficient order fulfilment, increasing its inventory capacity and enhancing delivery accuracy.   To support the company’s growing operational needs, the modern facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support real-time inventory tracking, streamlined workflows and improved system reliability. Other features include racking capacity for up to 14,000 pallets, a 9-metre eaves height, 13 dock-level loading doors, three level-access doors, two large secure yard areas, a 500 kVA power supply, and a fully fitted two-storey office and amenities block.   Strategically located near the M62 with access to the M57, M6 and Liverpool Ring Road, the property is well connected to the wider Northwest region, including the Port of Liverpool, the JLR factory and the New Mersey Crossing. It also benefits from proximity to key public transport links and local amenities, including the redeveloped Edge Lane Retail Park.  “We worked closely with Rubies and Smiffys to meet their specific and tight scheduling requirements, successfully ensuring disruption was kept to a minimum.  We look forward to building a long-term partnership as they enter this exciting phase of growth and operational transformation,” said Andrew Jones, Mileway Managing Director UK & Ireland.  “We are thrilled to embark on this journey of enhanced operational excellence and improved customer service. This strategic move represents our dedication to serving our customers better, especially in time for the Halloween season. The modern facility and upgraded technology will allow us to fulfil orders more efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and increased stock availability,” said Fran Hales, Head of Portfolio and Marketing at Rubies.  “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and this move to our new Liverpool location will ensure an improved and optimised process for every order that leaves our distribution facility. This customised fulfilment centre has been developed with our product range in mind, allowing for an improved service and more efficient order fulfilment. We’re looking forward to heading into our busiest season better equipped than ever to support our customers and meet demands,” said Elliott Peckett, Sales Director at Smiffys.  B8 Real Estate served as agents on the deal.  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Chancerygate and CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) have been granted planning to speculatively build 105,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space on a site in Eccles, Greater Manchester. Called Westside and located on Stadium Way , the scheme will comprise nine leasehold units ranging from 6,150 sq ft to 23,500 sq ft. The five-acre site is near the Salford Community Stadium and in close proximity to the M60, M62 and M6 motorways, offering easy access to Manchester, Liverpool and wider North West region. The neighbouring Salford Community Stadium is the home of rugby league side Salford Red Devils and the Sale Sharks rugby union team. All properties at Westside will feature electric vehicle charging points along with solar cells which provide green energy on an affordable basis to occupiers. In addition, the units will be constructed from high-performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions. The scheme is targeting a BREEAM accreditation of Excellent and for all units to achieve an EPC A rating as a minimum. Chancerygate development manager, Andy Farrer, said: “Westside will deliver high quality accommodation which has strong sustainability credentials and excellent access to key road connections and major motorway networks. “This site will help satisfy the pent-up demand from SME businesses across the Salford, Greater Manchester and the wider North West for high-specification units in a well-established location. “Now that planning has been granted, we look forward to starting works on the site to deliver this much-needed industrial and logistics space and create a prime economic asset for the locality.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed principal contractor for a major new industrial development at Symmetry Park, Biggleswade, commissioned by Tritax Big Box Developments. The scheme will provide more than 827,000 square feet of high-quality industrial and office accommodation across five state-of-the-art units, positioning the site as a key logistics and distribution hub for the region. Designed to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating and an EPC A+, the project reflects both Tritax Big Box and VolkerFitzpatrick’s shared commitment to delivering future-ready, energy-efficient developments that support the UK’s net-zero targets. The units, ranging in size from 65,847 to 287,200 square feet, will each include integrated Grade A office space. The development will also feature extensive external works, including service yards, car parking, drainage, landscaping and utility connections. British bakery brand Warburtons has already been confirmed as the first occupier. Construction began earlier this year, with VolkerFitzpatrick placing a strong emphasis on local engagement and environmental responsibility. The contractor is working with local supply chain partners, creating employment opportunities, offering apprenticeships, and supporting community initiatives. Recent efforts include contributions to Biggleswade Food Bank, fundraising for local charities, and volunteering at the Herald Resource Centre, a facility run by learning disability charity Hft, where the team helped improve outdoor spaces. Stuart Deverill, Managing Director of VolkerFitzpatrick’s Building Division, said: “This project is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our expertise in delivering sustainable, large-scale industrial developments. Targeting BREEAM Outstanding reflects our commitment to environmental excellence, and we’re equally proud of the social value we’re bringing to the local community throughout the build.” Tom Leeming, Development Director at Tritax Big Box, added: “We are delighted to be working with VolkerFitzpatrick on this strategically important development. Their proven track record in delivering complex industrial projects makes them the ideal partner for this next phase of growth at Biggleswade.” The Biggleswade scheme marks another milestone in VolkerFitzpatrick’s delivery of sustainable, high-quality industrial facilities that meet the needs of modern logistics and distribution networks. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has completed the construction of Panattoni Park Milton Keynes, a premier two-unit logistics development totalling 794,807 sq ft at Junction 14 of the M1. In parallel, the company has acquired a nearby five-acre site on Yeomans Drive and submitted plans for Panattoni Milton Keynes 100, a 94,025 sq ft speculative warehouse scheduled for completion in Q3 2026. The newly completed park comprises two high-specification units: Unit MK 450 (450,479 sq ft) and Unit MK 345(344,328 sq ft). Both offer 18-metre clear internal heights, 50 kN/m² floor loading, and 55-metre service yards. MK 450 includes 40 dock-level doors, two level-access doors, and 4 MVA of power, while MK 345 offers 28 dock doors, two level-access doors, and 2.7 MVA. Together, they provide 698 car parking spaces and 233 trailer bays. Strategically located just three minutes from Junction 14 of the M1, the park is within 51 miles of Central London, and under 75 minutes from both Heathrow and East Midlands airports. It benefits from a local working-age population of 168,400 within a 30-minute drive – expected to grow by 7.8% (51,460 people) by 2030. Both units have been constructed to net-zero carbon standards and have achieved BREEAM “Outstanding” certification and EPC A ratings. Features include LED lighting, low-carbon concrete, and electric vehicle-ready infrastructure – delivering reduced operational emissions and compliance with future environmental standards. Panattoni’s newly acquired site nearby – Milton Keynes 100 – will deliver a 94,025 sq ft logistics facility with 12.5m clear internal height, 35m yard depth, nine dock doors, two level-access doors, and a 750 kVA power supply. The design includes 8,127 sq ft of mezzanine office space, 105 car parking bays, 21 HGV spaces, 22 EV charging points, rainwater harvesting and solar PV. This development will also be built to net-zero carbon construction and target BREEAM “Outstanding” and EPC A credentials. On 10 July, Panattoni hosted local authorities, logistics companies, agents, and community stakeholders at a launch event at Panattoni Park. Attendees toured the completed facilities, explored their sustainability features, and previewed plans for the MK 100 development—demonstrating the strong market demand for future-ready logistics space within the UK’s Golden Triangle. James Watson, Head of Development, Southern England, Panattoni, comments: “The completion of Panattoni Park Milton Keynes marks a major milestone in our UK portfolio, delivering exceptional, sustainable logistics space in a key strategic location. With the acquisition of MK 100, we’re continuing our commitment to speculative development in areas of strong occupier demand, supporting regional growth and supply chain resilience.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has successfully completed Plot 3 of Matrix 49, the landmark industrial and logistics scheme in Avonmouth, Bristol. Delivered on behalf of Equation Properties, the £21.6 million project spans 13 acres and includes a 219,660 sq. ft warehouse and 11,365 sq. ft of office space, alongside a control tower, gatehouse, external hard standings, and extensive parking, road landscaping, loading docks, level access and drainage infrastructure. The completion of Plot 3 marks another milestone in the phased development of Matrix 49, which is transforming a 65-acre site into a strategic logistics and industrial hub with strong transport connectivity. Designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating, Plot 3 demonstrates McLaren’s ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable and future-focused industrial premises. Works included the management of complex ground conditions, a rhine diversion, and close co-ordination with ecological consultants to protect the site’s local water vole population. McLaren Construction are also currently onsite progressing works for Plot 4, a 596,000 sq. ft speculative warehouse development due to complete in April 2026. Building on the successful delivery of Plot 3, the latest phase will further cement Matrix 49’s role as a vital employment and sustainability-led scheme for the region. Gary Cramp, Managing Director of McLaren Construction Midlands and North, said: “Completing Plot 3 is a significant step forward in realising the vision for Matrix 49. Our team has worked diligently to deliver high-quality, sustainable space on time and to a high standard. We now look ahead to delivering Plot 4, which will build on the momentum and quality established so far across this transformative scheme.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Glencar has been appointed as the main contractor for a major new logistics and industrial development in Rugby, as French developer Barjane expands its UK footprint. Known as Rugby 106, the 106,196 sq ft facility will be constructed at Central Park on a five-acre site that previously housed a 45,000 sq ft office and workshop unit. The old structure has been demolished to make way for the high-spec development. Barjane, already known in the UK for owning Decathlon’s distribution hub in Northampton, is aiming to cement its presence in the Midlands with this state-of-the-art scheme. The new facility will be designed to meet the highest sustainability standards, targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification and an EPC A+ energy rating. Once complete, the unit will feature 87,000 sq ft of warehouse space, two floors of offices and welfare areas, a flexible operational mezzanine, and a clear internal height of 14 metres. Additional amenities will include a first-floor terrace, generous car parking, service yards and landscaped external areas designed to support wellbeing and environmental performance. Peter Goodman, managing director at Glencar, said: “As a business renowned for its sustainable and forward-thinking logistics projects, Barjane sets high standards and we’re proud to have been selected to help realise their vision for this strategically important site.” Patrick Batten, UK commercial director at Barjane and former Segro director, added: “We are delighted to have appointed Glencar and to have started on site to deliver this prime Midlands site, which will showcase Barjane’s unique approach to premium quality sustainable development.” Construction is now underway, with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. The development will cater to a wide range of logistics and industrial occupiers, reinforcing Rugby’s position as a key hub in the UK’s distribution network. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Industrial and logistics developer Indurent has taken a significant step forward in expanding its North West footprint, with a detailed planning application now submitted for a new 500,000 sq ft distribution facility at Heywood Distribution Park in Rochdale. The proposed development follows outline planning approval secured in May and marks another key milestone in Indurent’s strategic growth ambitions. The site, spanning 26 acres, is strategically located just minutes from Junction 19 of the M62 and Junction 3 of the M66, providing fast access to key regional markets across the North West and Yorkshire. Heywood Distribution Park is already a well-established logistics destination and benefits from strong local labour links in nearby Rochdale and Bury. Once operational, the new unit is expected to support over 500 jobs, providing a major boost to employment and economic growth in the Greater Manchester region. The facility has been designed to meet Indurent’s high sustainability and operational standards, known as the Indurent Code. It will target BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A+ certifications, with a base 5MVA power supply and infrastructure in place to upgrade to over 10MVA—ideal for energy-intensive operations such as advanced manufacturing and distribution. Rob Richardson, Development Director at Indurent, commented:“If approved, this new facility at Heywood Distribution Park will play a vital role in supporting the region’s growth by attracting leading occupiers and creating high quality jobs. This submission marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to delivering best in class, sustainable manufacturing and logistics space in strategic locations, like the North West.” Subject to planning approval later this summer, construction is expected to begin in late 2025, with completion anticipated by the end of 2026. Indurent continues to grow its UK industrial portfolio, which now totals around 9 million sq ft across the North West. Approximately 90% of its current space is already let. The company recently completed Indurent 420 at Omega West, Warrington—another flagship 421,000 sq ft logistics scheme that went live in June 2025. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals