Galliford Try has is starting work on a new £29.3m contract to build a teaching and research centre at Leeds Beckett University’s Headingley campus.
Work will see the creation of a new home for the Carnegie School of Sport.
It will include research laboratories, an indoor rooftop sprint track for performance training and analysis and a roof walking track and terrace.
Cliff Wheatley, Managing Director for Galliford Try North East and Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to be working with Leeds Beckett on such a prestigious project.
“We have a proven track record in providing high-quality buildings for higher education and we look forward to working with the University to ensure that their students and staff have the world-class sports science facilities they demand.”
Professor Peter Slee, Vice-chancellor of Leeds Beckett University, said: “This £45m world-class facility will underline our global reputation for delivering high-impact sports teaching and research.
“It is part of a wider £200m programme of investment across our campuses which will further increase the positive contribution we make to our city region and beyond.”
Construction is due for completion in Autumn 2019.
from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2018/09/05/galliford-try-wins-29m-sports-science-centre-contract-race/
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