Glencar has been awarded its second project in succession by leading global developer and investor in commercial real estate Trammell Crow Company (TCC) to build a 367,152 sq ft logistics development at its 20-acre Shepcote Lane Site in Sheffield.

The Grade A logistics facility will be constructed by Glencar consisting of a structural steel multi-span portal frame with a clear height to the underside of the haunch of 18m. The project also includes site access improvements, estate roads, an 83m deep service yard with HGV & trailer parking, car parks, motorcycle and cycle parking, landscaping, security fencing, a gatehouse and automatic access barriers.

The site is located only half a mile on a direct route from Junction 34 of the M1 motorway. It previously housed a 455,750 sq ft facility, let to fencing manufacturer Betafence. Located in an established industrial area with an existing logistics allocation, tenants such as Clipper Logistics; Pretty Little Thing; ITM and Great Bear have recently taken space nearby.

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In keeping with its global standards, TCC is targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A certifications, while also installing electric vehicle charging points for passenger cars and HGV vehicles aimed at reducing emissions and improving local air quality. Additionally, occupiers will benefit from photovoltaic roof paneling to offset the base electrical consumption, which is expandable to cover the entire building..

The start of construction was celebrated by a ground breaking hosted onsite and completion is due in summer 2023. KAM are acting as employers agent, CBRE planning consultants on the project, Chetwoods were appointed as the architect and WSP as civil and structural engineers. The unit is expected to create 450 new jobs. Additional employment opportunities are envisaged during the development and construction of the new scheme.

Pete Goodman Glencar Managing Director Midlands and North said: "We are absolutely delighted to receive this second, subsequent instruction in Sheffield so soon after being awarded our first project for Trammell Crow Company at Merton Drive in Milton Keynes, this scheme serves as TCC's second logistics site in the UK and fourth in Europe as its continues to expand rapidly."

With Glencar currently working on projects in Crewe, Wigan and Rochdale with another scheme due to soon start in Stafford we are increasingly active in the North as we continue to leverage our strong credentials in the Logistics and Industrial sector.