Stepnell has commenced work on a new teaching and sports facility at Loughborough College, following a £9.91million investment from the Department for Education (DfE).

Through its ongoing relationships with Loughborough College, Stepnell is delivering the work as part of the college’s wider development plan, with more than £35m being invested in large projects across the campus, such as the East Midlands Institute of Technology and Digital Skills Hub.

With energy efficiency and sustainability at the forefront of the new development, Stepnell is implementing a fabric-first approach in the construction of the sports hub, prioritising the building's envelope, ensuring maximum thermal efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing the overall sustainability of the facility.


Tom Sewell, regional director at Stepnell, said: "Our expertise in further education and leisure positions us strongly to deliver sustainable facilities that are exceptional in both specification and as a facility to develop talent at the intersection of sport and academia. The project will set the standards for the wider development plans at the college, and we look forward to progressing the build over the next year."

The construction of the new facility is set to be completed by Summer 2025, opening its doors to students shortly after, with its facilities set to offer unparalleled access to world-class sports facilities and flexible learning spaces for students. Amongst its features, the new building will include modern training spaces, contemporary learning spaces and outstanding staff facilities.

The facility is a significant milestone wider development plan at the College, with over £35m being invested in large projects across the campus, such as the East Midlands Institute of Technology and Digital Skills Hub.

Working alongside Stepnell is architects Bond Bryan, chartered surveyors Pearson Fraser, structural and civils engineers PRP and contracting firm BDP Construction.