Real estate developer, Firethorn Trust, is making significant progress at Sherburn42, a North Yorkshire logistics development owned by Cain International, as structural steelwork is now in place. Firethorn Trust is acting as asset and development manager on behalf of the scheme’s owner,  privately held investment firm, Cain International. With steels now in place, the development is progressing at pace and will be ready for occupation from Q3 2023. Comprising four highly specified industrial units, ranging from 57,750 to 280,000 sq ft, the 37-acre development is being delivered by McLaren Construction Group. In line with Firethorn’s commitment to sustainability, the scheme will be accredited by the UK Green Building Council for its net-zero carbon construction, with a modern and future-proofed specification that will empower occupiers to reach their own operational sustainability targets, both now and in years to come. Paul Martin, Development Director at Firethorn, said: “With a market-leading specification, Sherburn42 is an ambitious development, demonstrating our focus on creating quality spaces that are smart, modern and flexible. Occupiers will benefit from a design that will support evolving operational requirements and market demands, whilst inspiring them to think big on sustainability. “We’re delighted to see the significant progress that has already been made on-site, and look forward to swiftly bringing the scheme to completion later this year.” Rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and ‘WELL-ready’, Sherburn42 features full PV coverage and LED lighting to offices, in addition to existing and future EV charging capabilities. The development also offers eaves heights of 15m to haunch, 11 ground-level access doors, 633 parking spaces and up to 4MvA power. Sitting adjacent to the Sherburn Enterprise Park, the scheme’s close proximity to Junction 42 of the A1 (M) provides direct connections to Leeds, the M1, M62 and coastal ports of Hull and Grimsby, as well as a number of regional rail stations and airports. Enquiries should be directed to the scheme’s letting agents: Colliers, Lambert Smith Hampton, and Carter Towler. For more information on Sherburn42, please visit https://sherburn42.co.uk/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

Pets at Home, the UK’s leading pet care business, has opened a new, purpose-built distribution centre in Staffordshire. The state-of-the-art centre, which will employ more than 800 people, will support the company’s omnichannel capabilities and underpin the next decade of growth. The development, on a 70-acre site at Stafford North Business Park was overseen by leading commercial property developer Stoford with the building works carried out by McLaren Construction. Pets at Home’s Chief Executive Officer Lyssa McGowan marked the occasion at a special ribbon-cutting presentation also attended by her predecessor Peter Pritchard, who commissioned the development, and company founder Anthony Preston. Daniel Gallagher, Joint Managing Director of Stoford, and Councillor Jeremy Pert, from Stafford Borough Council were also amongst the attendees. Lyssa McGowan, who is also celebrating her first anniversary as Pets at Home’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “I’m incredibly proud to mark this significant moment for our business with some truly remarkable colleagues and former leaders who have each contributed so much to the success of our business. The team have worked incredibly hard to ensure our new fulfilment centre has the capacity and capability to support future growth for years to come as we continue maximising our omnichannel capabilities.” Pets at Home has signed a 20-year lease on the facility, which is close to Junction 14 of the M6. The building will provide 670,000 sq. ft of floor space, with adjacent land for an additional 100,000 sq. ft expansion, if required. Facilities will include two double-storey hub offices of 5,600 sq. ft and a recycling store, tote store and a gatehouse detached from the main building. A nature walk with bat and bird boxes and dog walking areas will be made available for the public and colleagues to use. The development also includes numerous environmentally friendly features such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting and electric car charging points. Daniel Gallagher, Stoford Joint Managing Director, said: “We have worked closely with Pets at Home and Tesco Pension Fund to develop this exciting new scheme that will sustain local jobs in Staffordshire. We have delivered a modern national storage and distribution centre, with a first-class design that has sustainability at its core.” Councillor Jeremy Pert, Deputy Leader of Stafford Borough Council, said: “I am really proud of having such a market leading and fast growing business as Pets at Home choose to set up their head office and national fulfilment operation in Stafford Borough, laying down their roots for the future and investing in the local area, and bringing a range of quality of roles. It shows that Stafford Borough is uniquely placed in the country to be a great place to live, work and thrive. Where Pets at Home leads, others will follow.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

Burnt Faith, the British Isle’s first dedicated brandy house has opened in Walthamstow following the comprehensive refurbishment of a 250 sq m industrial unit which stands on the site of a former Pentecostal church.  Work on the building’s transformation was carried out by BRAC Contracts and follows a series of work they carried out on the nearby Lockwood Way industrial estate. Simon Wright, founder of Burnt Faith, is a serial entrepreneur in the drinks space and known for breathing fresh life into staid categories.  Walthamstow proved to be the perfect home for the new urban distillery given its vibrancy and creativity, as Simon comments: “This three-year journey was inspired by a trip to Cognac which triggered the seed of the idea for Burnt Faith. I left inspired, not by what Cognac brands are but more by what they could never be. With a vision to push the boundaries of what brandy could be, we were keen to establish Burnt Faith in an area that is buzzing with creativity.  Walthamstow is already home to several breweries and a winery, so it felt like the perfect fit. “The BRAC team had worked on several of the breweries nearby so seeing the quality of those buildings and their creative aesthetic, made them the perfect choice for our project.” The £150k scheme of work on Burnt Faith’s two-storey distillery included full re-wiring and plumbing, lighting throughout, new bathroom facilities, a comprehensive re-paint both inside and out, and most notably the cutting of a 3x8m hole in the ceiling to accommodate the pot still which was imported from France. Commenting on the work carried out by BRAC, Simon continues: “There was a strong vision for the aesthetic of Burnt Faith painted onto a relatively blank canvas. It’s been a journey creatively and the BRAC team was very responsive to the adaptations we’ve made as we’ve gone along – the quality of their work is absolutely clear in the finish we’ve achieved here.” Concluding, Adam Clark, MD at BRAC Contracts, comments: “Having worked on the nearby Lockwood Way industrial estate where there are so many entrepreneurial drinks businesses, it was an honour to be approached by Simon and the team at Burnt Faith to bring their vision to life.  Dealing with the nuances of accommodating a pot still isn’t a challenge we face every day at BRAC, but it’s one that the team dealt with admirably and the distillery is now a truly beautiful and contemporary space. “Walthamstow is enjoying a huge amount of investment and we’d be delighted to work on further projects in the area.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has started the speculative, net zero carbon development of a 417,570 sq ft logistics facility at Doncaster. Panattoni’s contractor, Winvic Construction, has commenced the construction of Panattoni Doncaster 420, following the approval of planning consent from Doncaster Council in February. Completion of the development is expected in January 2024. Panattoni Doncaster 420, which is the largest speculative logistics facility under construction in Yorkshire, is strategically located close to junction 3 of the M18, the M1, A1(M) and M62 motorways. It also benefits from its easy accessibility to the ports of Hull, Immingham and Liverpool. The facility continues Panattoni’s commitment to developing sustainable buildings. It will be net zero carbon, with  a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’. Other sustainability features include 20% electric vehicle charging spaces, 15% roof lights and the roof being designed to hold up to 100% photovoltaic panels. It will also have 37 loading doors, an 85m deep yard with parking for 74 HGVs, 358 parking spaces, 15m clear internal height and up to 1.5 MVa of power. Dan Burn, Development Director at Panattoni, said:“We are delighted to be underway with another sustainable speculative commitment in the South Yorkshire region and we were very pleased to welcome Cllr Glyn Jones and representatives of Business Doncaster to the site to witness the early progress we have made. “Panattoni Doncaster 420 occupies a prime location in South Yorkshire with fantastic transport links, providing easy access to both national and international consumer and industrial markets”. Danny Nelson, Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics at Winvic, said: “It’s great to be working in partnership with Panattoni once more and we’re delighted Winvic was selected to construct this facility due to our expertise in delivering projects with net zero carbon credentials and delivering social value.  “We will be working in partnership with Panattoni, our supply chain and the local authority to take an active role in the community, committing through an Employment and Skills Plan, to prioritise training and employment opportunities for local people and businesses. The team has just commenced the initial groundworks programme and we aim to build on our already excellent relationship with Panattoni throughout the project”. Letting agents are CPP, Colliers International and Cushman & Wakefield. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals