BDC Magazine - Online version December 2015 Issue - 216 | Page 59

Hultons.qxp_feature 2 23/10/2015 10:42 Page 57 LANDSCAPING: HULTON’S LANDSCAPES “The future of Hulton’s relies on getting it right on the ground and our primary aim is to ensure that the Hulton’s brand is synonymous with exceeding our clients expectations” centre at Logistics North one of the biggest developments of its type being brought forward in the North of England. The 250 acre scheme will deliver over 4 million sq ft of bespoke buildings, ranging in size from 20,000 sq ft to 1 million sq ft with immediate access to Junction 4 of the M61. Hulton’s secured this project worth a value of £250K in July 2015 with works beginning in early August 2015. Works included carrying out re-profiling of existing ground, utilising existing topsoil on site, importing topsoil from our local supply chain to the accreditation which has assisted in the awarding of a number of required specifications to soft landscaping areas around the project, contracts, delivering both hard and soft landscaping service lines. tree pit preparation, ornamental and woodland planting incorpo- Working to the guidelines set out by BALI the business is also work- rating semi mature trees. The company's design team assisted to ing towards gaining the ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 accreditations enhance the project aesthetics and our in house ecologist advised in the coming months as well as promoting carbon literacy, ecology on rabbit protection, and advice regarding woodland species. and bio-diversity initiatives though its in-house sustainability team. Recent contract wins include the awarding of the landscaping www.hultons.net package for Aldi supermarkets 450,000 sq ft northern distribution 57