Education Wed, Mar 23, 2016 9:19 AM
The University of Reading has selected GRAHAM Construction as preferred contractor on the £22.7 million first phase of Thames Valley Science Park in Reading.
GRAHAM Construction will lead on the delivery of the three-storey commercial building, known as the Gateway Building, which will include high-quality laboratories and flexible office spaces aimed at attracting small to medium-sized technology companies, alongside associated amenities including a café and conference suite. It will be the first of four buildings set to be developed on a 16 hectare site (42 acres) located near the M4 in Shinfield.
The Thames Valley Science Park will be a springboard for emerging technology companies brought together in a campus-style setting to encourage interaction and foster positive relationships between businesses and academia, eventually providing 800,000 sq ft (74,322 sq m) of flexible laboratory and office space within a pedestrianised central area with shared facilities.
Director of the Thames Valley Science Park at the University of Reading, David Gillham said: “We are delighted to appoint GRAHAM Construction who have shown that they have the skills and expertise to deliver this prestigious project.”
GRAHAM Construction’s London office director, Rob Joyce said: “The Thames Valley Science Park Gateway Building is the first project to be tendered for and announced under the University of Reading’s £250m capital works programme and marks a significant milestone.
“Our focus will be on constructing buildings of the highest quality to support the university’s aim in attracting leading SMEs specialising in technology. GRAHAM is a specialist in the higher education sector, regularly working with schools and universities to improve their education offering with quality buildings and facilities. We look forward to bringing our skills and experience to this project.”
The Gateway Building is set to complete in March 2017.
Image: Ryder Architecture
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