Stainforth Construction have commenced the construction of a 35,000 sq ft warehouse/industrial unit on a 1.68 acre secure site in Reading. The unit comprises a 3-story office block and warehouse with a fenced, gated yard and a separate car parking area. All earthworks, site works, drainage services as well as hard and soft landscaping will also be completed by Stainforth.
The industrial unit forms part of the third phase of the Suttons Business Park; a prime business location 3 miles from the M4 in Reading. The unit will be built to a high standard and will be ready for occupation in May 2018.
Designed by Architect Michael Sparks Associates the development is cladded with an attractive curtain wall glazing to the front elevation.
Craig Thomson, Fund Manager of Standard Life Investments, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to create new jobs, both in the long term and during the construction phase, as well as complement the existing retail offers in the local area.”
Professional Partners:
Client: Standard Life Assurance Ltd
Architect: Michael Sparks Associates
Quantity Surveyor: CSA
Structural Engineer: TR Collier & Associates