Heathrow Airport has appointed McLaren Construction to design and build an industrial and logistics scheme for the redevelopment of its Eastern Business Park.
Heathrow Airport has appointed McLaren Construction to build and construct a 9,481m² GEA new logistics scheme as part of the redevelopment of the 1.6 hectare site as four warehouse building.
The 32 units range in size from 200m² to 400m² GIA on ground level with the structure enabling the expansion of the mezzanine to form a complete first floor.
Its location comprises of direct airport access off the Eastern Perimeter Road adjacent to Control Post 12.
The project aspires to a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification and will seek to generate more than 700kWh of electricity per annum from solar photovoltaics that will be exported back into Heathrow.
Obstacle limitation service height restrictions of 9 metres at the west end rising to 13.5 metres at the east end of site will ensure safe flight landing of aircraft operations.
McLaren has developed a unique methodology to work within the OLS limits offering programme and cost savings and avoiding out of hours work during the 12–18-month construction period.
McLaren Construction’s managing director for industrial and logistics, David Gavin, said: “Heathrow’s status as a major hub creates opportunities not only in cargo handling but also for the many support services and businesses needed to meet the airport’s essential operational needs.
“These new Grade A warehouses represent a major transformation from the site’s post-war buildings.
“Their sustainable design highlights how far industrial development has moved on, and they now form an integral part of the airport’s infrastructure.”
