Edmond Shipway appointed to job-creating Nottinghamshire enterprise hub
Edmond Shipway has been appointed to provide mechanical and electrical consultancy services for a multimillion-pound enterprise hub building in Nottinghamshire.
The construction and property consultancy has secured a contract for the Pencil Works in Stapleford.
The multi-use hub will comprise seven ground-floor starter units which will be occupied and fitted out by local businesses, as well as office spaces on the upper floors that will be rented out by Broxtowe Borough Council.
Edmond Shipway has been appointed in a joint bid with Maber Architects following the completion of Arnold Market Place, a similar scheme that the two worked on together under Gedling Borough Council.
Josh Croft, director at Edmond Shipway, said: "It's always rewarding to work on projects that benefit the community, and the Pencil Works is no exception, delivering vital business and retail space that prioritises small businesses and enables them to get a foot on the ladder.
"We're working closely with the Stapleford Towns Fund team at Broxtowe Borough Council, as well as Maber Architects, on what will be a fantastic space for local people and businesses to enjoy together."
As part of the project, the team at Edmond Shipway carried out energy modelling to predict the energy consumption of the all-electric building. The hub will utilise heat pumps, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and high efficiency LED lighting, while solar PV panels will also be installed on the roof.
Funded through the £21.1m Stapleford Towns Fund, the hub is expected to create 50 jobs and new retail, leisure and office space.
Emma Georgiou, head of environment at Broxtowe Borough Council, said: "Our new Pencil Works building exemplifies our commitment to sustainability.
"The project showcases our focus on energy efficiency and the council’s proactive role in mitigating climate change."
Having recently received planning permission, the project is due to start on site in May and is expected to complete in 2026.
