Duration

8 months

Size

303,667 ft²

Value

£3,000,000

Location

Northampton

This Midlands Property is a comprehensive industrial refurbishment and sustainability-led upgrade project focused on repositioning an existing logistics and industrial asset to modern operational and environmental standards. The scheme combines extensive building fabric improvements, operational enhancements, and major MEP infrastructure upgrades to deliver a high-performance facility targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A accreditation.

The refurbishment strategy includes a full programme of building envelope and external asset improvements designed to enhance thermal performance, weather protection, durability, and visual appearance. The project scope has been carefully developed to improve asset resilience, operational efficiency, occupier wellbeing, and long-term sustainability while extending the building’s lifecycle and reducing operational carbon. Key works include:

• Building fabric refurbishments throughout the industrial facility
• Roof remedial works to address existing defects and improve long-term performance
• Replacement of existing roof lights to improve daylight penetration and energy efficiency
• Dock leveller remediation works to improve operational reliability and logistics performance
• External enhancements supporting the overall sustainability and occupier experience strategy

These interventions significantly improve the building’s environmental performance while reducing future maintenance requirements and supporting operational continuity. A major internal refurbishment programme has been incorporated to modernise occupier facilities and improve workplace wellbeing. Works include:

• Full refurbishment of internal office accommodation
• WC upgrades to modern standards with improved water efficiency and finishes
• Delivery of end-of-journey facilities to support sustainable travel initiatives and occupier wellbeing
• The internal improvements create a modern, energy-efficient working environment aligned with current occupier expectations and ESG objectives.

The mechanical, electrical, and public health strategy forms a central component of the redevelopment, focusing on decarbonisation, energy efficiency, operational resilience, and future-ready infrastructure.

Mechanical Upgrades

• Upgrades to the existing VRF systems to improve efficiency, comfort, and controllability
• Installation and integration of Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) technology to support low-carbon heating strategies

Electrical & Energy Improvements

• PV installation to the external canopy structure to generate on-site renewable energy
• Comprehensive lighting upgrades incorporating high-efficiency LED systems and improved controls
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades to support modern operational demands and improved energy performance

Life Safety & Resilience

• Fire alarm system upgrades to enhance life safety compliance and reliability
• Replacement of the primary sprinkler pump to improve fire protection resilience
• and operational assurance
• Passenger lift upgrades to modern standards, improving reliability, accessibility, and user experience

The refurbishment has been designed with sustainability and future asset performance at its core. Targeted project outcomes include:

• Achievement of BREEAM Excellent certification
• EPC A rating through significant energy performance improvements
• Reduction in operational energy consumption and carbon emissions
• Enhanced occupier wellbeing and user experience
• Improved building resilience and extended asset lifecycle
• Future-ready infrastructure aligned with evolving ESG and occupier requirements

The combination of fabric improvements, low-carbon technologies, renewable energy generation,
and upgraded building services positions this Midlands Property as a modern, sustainable industrial facility capable of meeting the demands of contemporary logistics and industrial occupiers.

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