Birmingham to get Excellent warehouse boost

Glencar has been appointed by Aviva Investors to construct four logistics/industrial units in a range of sizes from 2,090m² up to 5,969m² at Catalyst Industrial Park at Washwood Heath in Birmingham.

The steel-framed detached units will feature 12.5m-high eaves, 50KN/m² floor loading, dock loading and 24-hour access. Aiming to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A ratings, the units will also feature photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging points.

Glencar Managing Director for Midlands and North, Pete Goodman, said: “Logistics is at the heart of what we do, and we look forward to working with Aviva Investors and the full project team to deliver this outstanding scheme, which features leading-edge credentials.”

James Stevens, Head of Real Estate Investment at Aviva Investors said: “We are pleased to partner with Glencar at Catalyst Industrial Park, which we consider to be an exciting new industrial development project in a strategically important logistics location.

“Building on our existing relationship, we look forward to delivering four exceptional facilities that we expect will be highly attractive to firms looking to benefit from Birmingham’s excellent logistics credentials, while also having the potential to contribute to long-term performance in our portfolio.”

Catalyst Park is located in a popular industrial area of Birmingham on the historic former LDV manufacturing site.