Mace has been appointed by the Government Property Agency (GPA) as the main contractor for its new cutting-edge weather centre.

The new headquarters of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), located on the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus, is set to become a global hub for weather and climate research.

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Mace was appointed through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework to deliver the state-of-the-art building.

The new highly sustainable headquarters will feature a range of advanced facilities, including workspaces and meeting rooms, a lecture theatre, council chamber, and an interactive weather room. The building’s design incorporates numerous carbon reduction strategies, such as optimised solar shading and energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, aligning with the 2030 LETI (Low Energy Transformation Initiative) standards for operational energy.