{"id":526248,"date":"2025-08-05T08:40:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/?p=526248"},"modified":"2025-08-05T08:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:22:41","slug":"volkerfitzpatrick-starts-work-on-83m-biggleswade-logistics-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/buildings\/volkerfitzpatrick-starts-work-on-83m-biggleswade-logistics-scheme-05-08-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"VolkerFitzpatrick lands \u00a383m Biggleswade logistics scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"9add67ff-d9fe-48fd-bb85-1dd53f5468bd\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] bg-token-message-surface rounded-3xl px-5 py-2.5\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e1c08d44-2166-4684-8b45-2618269df73b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7e37c09a-e7eb-4213-8627-2e945a0dd4b0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"225\">VolkerFitzpatrick has won an \u00a383m logistics and office development in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, for client Tritax Big Box Developments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"485\">The project at Symmetry Park will deliver more than 76,800 square metres of industrial and Grade A office space across five units, with the largest measuring nearly 26,700 square metres.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"485\">British bakery Warburtons has signed up as the scheme\u2019s first occupier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"615\">The contractor is aiming for BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A+ ratings across the development. Construction began earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"970\">The scope of works includes service yards, car parking, drainage, landscaping and incoming services. VolkerFitzpatrick has committed to using local supply chains and providing placements and apprenticeships as part of its social value commitments. These efforts have included volunteering and fundraising initiatives in partnership with local charities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1257\">VolkerFitzpatrick building division managing director Stuart Deverill said the scheme would \u201cshowcase our expertise in delivering sustainable, large-scale industrial developments\u201d. He added that targeting BREEAM Outstanding was part of the firm\u2019s commitment to environmental standards.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1412\">Tritax Big Box development director Tom Leeming said VolkerFitzpatrick\u2019s record with complex industrial schemes made it \u201cthe ideal partner\u201d for the site.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"217\"><em>Source: VolkerFitzpatrick announcement<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VolkerFitzpatrick has won an \u00a383m logistics and office development in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, for client Tritax Big Box Developments. 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