McLaren Construction (Midlands & North) has been appointed by Panattoni to deliver a major industrial and logistics facility at Panattoni Park Swindon, in what marks the company's first scheme with the developer in the South West.

The multi-million design-and-build contract will see McLaren deliver Unit 4, a 545,414 sq. ft state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre on the site of the former Honda manufacturing plant in Swindon. Completion is scheduled for January 2026.

Work on the facility is already progressing, with steelworks complete and roofing and cladding advancing. The development will feature two floors of office space and a decked car park, alongside new access roads, service yards, parking, landscaping, drainage and building services.

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Designed with sustainability at its core, the project is targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ accreditation and EPC A+ (offices) / A (warehouse) ratings. It also aims to achieve net zero carbon for upfront carbon emissions, with a performance benchmark of under 300kgCO₂/m².

The Swindon site has a long industrial legacy. Originally brownfield land, it served as an airfield during World War II before being redeveloped for car manufacturing by Honda in the late 20th century. Following Honda’s closure in 2021, Panattoni's regeneration plans aim to revitalise the site, creating new employment opportunities and reaffirming Swindon's role as a logistics hub for the South West.

The project team includes UMC Architects as lead architect, KAM Project Consultants as quantity surveyor, and BWB Consulting as structural and civil engineer. Construction CDM Services has been appointed as principal designer, with C3 Design Approvals managing building control.