VolkerFitzpatrick Appointed to Deliver BREEAM Outstanding Industrial Development for Tritax Big Box in Biggleswade
VolkerFitzpatrick is proud to announce its appointment as the principal contractor for a significant new industrial development in Biggleswade, commissioned by Tritax Big Box Developments.
The project will deliver over 827,000 square feet of high-quality industrial and office space across five new units, reinforcing the region’s position as a key logistics and distribution hub. It is is targeting a BREEAM Outstanding rating and an EPC of A+, This aligns with both Tritax Big Box and VolkerFitzpatrick’s commitment to delivering future-ready, energy-efficient developments that support the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
Located at Symmetry Park, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, the development, where construction commenced earlier this year, will comprise the design and construction of five state-of-the-art industrial units ranging in size from 65,847 to 287,200 square feet. Each unit will include integrated Grade A office space, with the overall scheme supported by extensive external works including service yards, car parking, drainage, landscaping, and incoming services. British bakery brand Warburtons has been confirmed as the first occupier of the development.
VolkerFitzpatrick is committed to engaging with the local community and minimising its environmental impact. This includes working with local supply chain contractors and providing local employment opportunities including placements, apprenticeships and community outreach over the course of the scheme.
Recent initiatives have included support for the Biggleswade Food Bank, fundraising for local charities, and volunteering at the Herald Resource Centre—run by local learning disability charity Hft—where team members including project partners, carried out garden tidy-up work to help transform the space into a usable and welcoming area for the people supported by the charity.
"This project is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our expertise in delivering sustainable, large-scale industrial developments. Targeting BREEAM Outstanding reflects our commitment to environmental excellence, and we’re equally proud of the social value we’re bringing to the local community throughout the build."
Stuart Deverill Managing Director, Building Division
Tom Leeming, Development Director at Tritax Big Box, added: "We are delighted to be working with VolkerFitzpatrick on this strategically important development. Their proven track record in delivering complex industrial projects makes them the ideal partner for this next phase of growth at Biggleswade."
This project marks another milestone in VolkerFitzpatrick’s commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable industrial spaces that meet the evolving needs of modern logistics and distribution.
