St Modwen Logistics has completed a £20m, 155,000 sq ft warehouse in Longbridge, Birmingham.
The developer says Longbridge 155, which includes circa 9,500 sq ft of Grade A office space, is one of the most sustainable warehouses in the country. It has an EPC A+ energy rating and BREEAM Outstanding certification.
The warehouse features a range of energy-efficient measures including roof-mounted solar PV panels, which St Modwen claims could lead to energy savings of around £100,000 a year.
Polly Troughton, managing director at St Modwen Logistics, said: “Longbridge is an area close to our hearts and we are really excited to open Longbridge 155. From day one, we have wanted this unit to be as sustainable and energy efficient as possible to support our customers’ needs and we have worked tirelessly alongside our partners GMI Construction to make this a reality.
“Our customers tell us that rising costs, attracting and retaining staff, and meeting company ESG targets are their biggest focus at the moment. By providing a cost-saving, energy-efficient warehouse which is a comfortable and enjoyable place to work, St Modwen Logistics is helping businesses to tackle all this at once and we look forward to welcoming in an organisation that shares our passion for sustainability.
Gareth Jones, joint divisional management director at GMI Construction, said: “We’re thrilled to have reached practical completion and handed over a high-quality, sustainable warehouse to St Modwen Logistics. The sustainable design is very much in line with our values as a construction company and we are very proud to have been a part of this project.”
