GMI Construction Group has started work on a seasonal warehouse and distribution centre, which is to be leased by DIY giant B&Q at Symmetry Park, Doncaster.
The firm was appointed principal contractor by Tritax Symmetry to deliver the sustainable development, situated close to the border of South Yorkshire and north Nottinghamshire.
B&Q has already agreed a 15-year lease on the bespoke building, which is due to be completed later this year.
It will be built to net zero carbon in construction, in line with Tritax Symmetry's commitment to carbon neutrality across its new buildings.
GMI Construction Group, which provides specialist design and build capabilities spanning multiple sectors, has already commenced earth moving works as part of their groundwork preparations.
Strategically located next to J34 of the A1(M), the 54 acre Symmetry Park, is ideally placed to serve the North of England and the Midlands.
The major industrial and distribution scheme has detailed planning consent for 721,000 sq. ft of logistics space and is already home to luxury dog food supplier, Butternut Box, which took a 151,388 sq. ft facility on a 15 year lease in August 2020.
Andrew Hurcomb, GMI Construction Group's divisional managing director, said: "We are delighted to have been appointed main contractor by Tritax to deliver this major new facility for B&Q.
"Our team has already made an excellent start on site, and we look forward to delivering another high quality sustainable building that will not only prove an asset to this region but helps meet the growing demand from the logistics sector."
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