Stunning – Aycliffe steel firm Finley Structures is working on a 3,200-tonne project for Tolent at the Milburngate development in Durham city .
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Durham city development is record deal for steel firm
It was another proud moment for Finley
Structures after it was awarded the landmark Milburngate Development contract only a few miles up the road – and the family firm ’ s largest project to date in terms of weight .
After a tremendous amount of hard work by Finley ’ s estimating and design team , the company ’ s long-term partners Tolent awarded them the 3,200-tonne development in the heart of Durham City centre .
The project , when complete , will feature an attractive mix of offices , apartments , bars , restaurants , a cinema , and a hotel to cover every need of those lucky enough to benefit from its build .
The hotel element of the project , built for international provider Premier Inn , recently reached a significant milestone with the completion of the steel frame , right on schedule , in order for the following trades to complete the impressive fit-out process , due for completion in 2022 .
The remainder of the development ’ s structures form stand-alone blocks , sitting atop podium structures made from a mixture of Finley fabricated steelwork and in situ concrete .
These individual elements of work are also advancing to programme and the progress – visible from almost all corners of the city
– show just how impressive this project ’ s size , scale and complexity are and how Finley Structures continues to overcome any obstacles encountered to ensure the smooth and timely hand over to follow on trades , despite the challenges posed by the ever present Covid-19 pandemic .
Finley Structures and Tolent have worked together for almost 15 years , with their first collaboration on the Gosforth multi-storey car park project in 2007 .
Other projects also include the Nifco factory Eaglescliffe , which was completed in 2011 , and the Marks & Spencer store at Faverdale in Darlington three years ago .
Finley ’ s managing director Julie Raistrick said : “ The Milburngate contract is a fantastic project for us in terms of its local significance , but it ’ s also one which means a lot to us personally .
“ The Finley family has significant ties to Durham with founder John Finley born and
Bird ’ s eye view – how the Durham development is shaping up .
brought up less than 10 miles from the site and Val Finley right on the doorstep from Durham City itself .
“ For us to get the opportunity to work on this hugely important , once-in-a-generation local development – which is changing the skyline of Durham , and will benefit an incredible amount and range of residents and visitors for many years to come - is a testament to the strengths and capabilities the business has proven in our now 20 year operation .
“ We are obviously delighted to be working again with Tolent , which itself started as a small , privately owned business back in 1983 .”
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