The keys have been handed over for a £44 million facility, with international aerospace, defence and energy engineering group Meggitt PLC utilising the 495,000 sq ft manufacturing and test facility as its global headquarters.
Winvic began the construction and fit-out contract for the site in October 2018, working with architect firm Michael Sparks Associates to deliver a prominent and high-quality design where sustainability was baked in.
The project has achieved ‘A+ EPC and BREEAM 'Very Good' ratings, comprising elements such as a rainwater harvesting system and 167,000 sq ft of photovoltaic – or solar – panels. Additionally, bespoke local air extraction and heating system has been employed in the manufacturing hall.
Notable elements that have been designed to an elevated specification include a full-height glass atrium area where striking 3x1m floor tiles have been utilised; the front of the building – which houses the main offices – is also completely glazed. The open plan interiors of the main and hub office spaces – over two storeys – boast elegant glass divisions and unusual colour coordinated, wall to floor tiles. In addition, the high-spec professional kitchen and restaurant can cater for over 700 people.
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The facility also includes 750 car parking spaces as well as 28 electric vehicle charging points with circa 225 more spaces readied for charging point installation.
Winvic will remain on site until the end of September 2020 to undertake the remaining CAT C fit-out in the manufacturing hall for Meggitt, which comprises installing circa 1,400 machines and custom-made enclosures.
Winvic Operations Manager, Dave Roberts, said: "From pre-construction discussions to the final elements of the complex fit-out, this project has been a great example of partnership working between a main contractor, client and end-user; it has been a joy to work closely with Manse Opus and Meggitt and to share the same visions of quality, commercial viability and first-rate design. It's not only an attractive manufacturing facility, inside and out, but it is also environmentally efficient and cost effective to operate due to thousands of feet of solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system. We look forward to the final months where we will install the specialist machinery for Meggitt and we hope to work with both companies again in the future, exceeding expectations in the industrial sector once again."
Richard Smith, Opus Land Joint Managing Director, added: "We feel privileged to have been appointed to develop such a world leading manufacturing and head office facility for a company of Meggitt's standing and are delighted at the quality of the Winvic build and the professionalism of their on-site team."
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