Glencar has been appointed by Aviva Investors to build four logistics/industrial units in a range of sizes from 22,500 sq. ft up to 64,250 sq. ft at Catalyst Industrial Park logistics development situated site off Drews Lane in Birmingham.
The secure, detached units of modern steel portal frame design will feature 8-12.5M eaves, 50KN/M2 floor loading, 3-phase power, dock loading and level access doors on units 1 (64,250 sq. ft) and 2 (63,300 sq. ft) and feature 24-hour access.
They will be constructed targeting a BREEAM rating of excellent and EPC A rating, whilst also featuring photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Glencar Managing Director for Midlands and North, Pete Goodman, said: "We are working with Aviva Investors currently on construction of the new 60,000 sq ft Sidney Sussex Advanced Laboratory & Life Sciences facility in Chesterford Research Park so we are naturally delighted to receive this further instruction in this key strategic logistics location in Birmingham.
"Logistics & Industrial is at the heart of what we do and we look forward to working with Aviva Investors and the full project team to deliver this outstanding scheme which features leading edge ESG credentials which are becoming standard in this sector."
James Stevens, Head of Real Estate Investment at Aviva Investors said: "We are pleased to partner with Glencar at Catalyst Industrial Park, which we think is an exciting new industrial development project in a strategically important logistics location. Building on our existing relationship at Chesterford Research Park, one of the UK’s leading life science hubs, we look forward to delivering four exceptional facilities that we expect will be highly-attractive to firms looking to benefit from Birmingham’s excellent logistics credentials, whilst also having the potential to contribute to long-term performance in our portfolio."
Construction News
05/12/2024
Glencar To Build Four Logistics/Industrial Units


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