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MIDLANDS CONTRACTOR COMMENCES WORK ON HORIZON 29 IN DERBYSHIRE
McLaren Construction ( Midlands and North ) Ltd has started works on Phase 1A of Horizon 29 in Bolsover , Derbyshire .
Horizon 29 is a new distribution development located one mile from junction 29a of the M1 . When complete , it will span 1,150.256 sq . ft and have a total of eight warehouses , delivered over three phases .
On behalf of Equation Properties and Bentall Green Oak , McLaren Construction ( Midlands & North ) is progressing with the construction of two , single storey distribution warehouses as part of Phase 1A .
Unit 1 comprises 70,000 sq . ft of warehouse space and 3,500 sq . ft pf office space , along with six loading docks . Unit 2 features 127,000 sq . ft of warehouse space and 6,400 sq . ft of office space , with 12 loading docks .
All units at Horizon 29 will be constructed to a BREEAM Rating of ‘ Excellent ’ with an EPC ‘ A ’ Rating and Phase 1A is expected to complete in April 2023 .
The contractor has also been appointed on Phase 1B , which will consist of a further two units , with an expected completion in Summer 2023 .
Sustainable features of Horizon 29 include solar PVs , air source heat pumps , enhanced cladding , responsibly sourced sustainable materials , LED lighting and electric vehicle charging points .
McLaren Construction ( Midlands & North ) is undertaking all external works including general hardstanding , car-parking , electric vehicle charging points , landscaping , mains services and drainage .
Gary Cramp , managing director of McLaren Construction ( Midlands and North ), said : “ Horizon 29 will be a premier distribution centre in a prime location in the Midlands , making it the ideal address for tenants wanting direct and easy access to the M1 north and south .
“ We are pleased to be appointed by Equation Properties and to be working with them on the first phase of this impressive scheme .”
Equation Properties is a London-based property development company for the distribution and industrial sector .
Dick Smallman , construction director at Equation Properties , said : “ We are delighted to have appointed McLaren Construction for the first phase of development at Horizon 29 . Construction is now underway for the scheme .”
McLaren Construction ( Midlands and North ) Ltd is part of McLaren Group – a group of companies formed in 2001 which operate in construction , property and development throughout the UK and UAE .
From its head office in Essex , McLaren Construction serves both the public and private sectors in core areas including commercial offices , residential , education , retail , distribution and logistics , hotels and leisure .