Contractor named for Essex distribution park

Glencar has been appointed as the main contractor for Panattoni Park Braintree, a new logistics development in Essex.

An extension to Horizon 120 Business Park, the scheme involves the construction of a single, high-specification warehouse comprising 52,400m² of storage space and 3,850m² of Grade A office accommodation.

Designed with a clear internal height of 12.5m to haunch, the facility will be delivered to Category A fit-out standard and is set to achieve both EPC A+ and BREEAM ‘Excellent’ ratings.

Roy Jones, Managing Director at Glencar said: “We’re delighted to be working with Panattoni once again on the delivery of the first speculative unit at Panattoni Park Braintree.

“This project reinforces our shared commitment to creating highly sustainable, future-ready logistics facilities and highlights Glencar’s growing presence across the South East.

Ethan Greene, Development Manager at Panattoni added: “This scheme represents another important development in our strategy to deliver Grade A sustainable logistics facilities in supply-constrained areas.

“We’re pleased to be partnering with Glencar on this project, a contractor that shares our values around sustainability, quality, and execution. We look forward to seeing the scheme come forward.”

The project’s key sustainability features include the use of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel to reduce embodied carbon and the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, EV charging points and low-energy lighting systems.

The project is expected to be complete by April 2026.