V-Park Grand Union

Project Overview
SEGRO V-Park Grand Union delivers 187,927 sq ft of flexible light industrial accommodation arranged over six storeys on a 1.7-acre site. The development forms part of the Grand Union canal-side destination being delivered by St George and provides a new model for urban industrial space, maximising employment density and accessibility within a highly constrained footprint. The scheme supports a wide range of occupiers, with unit sizes designed to offer flexibility for differing operational requirements while contributing to the regeneration of the surrounding area.

Project Requirements
The client required an innovative approach to delivering light industrial accommodation within a dense urban environment, maximising usable floor area while maintaining operational efficiency. Key requirements included flexible unit configurations, appropriate clear heights and floor loadings, integrated sustainability measures, and infrastructure capable of supporting intensive multi-occupier use. The development also needed to align with the wider Grand Union masterplan objectives, including employment generation and accessibility.

Glencar’s Role
Glencar was appointed under a Design & Build contract to deliver the construction of the multi-storey light industrial development, coordinating design development, construction activities and stakeholder interfaces throughout the programme.

Scope of Works
Enabling Works / Civils & Infrastructure
- Site preparation within a constrained urban environment
- S278 works and integration with surrounding infrastructure
- Service yards and site-wide drainage works

Building / Superstructure
- Six-storey light industrial structure
- Units ranging from approximately 1,696 sq ft to 32,368 sq ft
- Clear internal heights of 4–6 metres
- Floor loadings of up to 15 kN/m²

Fit-Out & Building Services
- LED lighting throughout
- Air source heat pumps
- Infrastructure to support flexible occupier fit-out

External Works & Landscaping
- Service yard areas
- Landscaping and external realm works
- Installation of 24 EV charging points

Technical & Delivery Challenges
The delivery of a multi-storey industrial building presented significant technical and logistical challenges, including vertical servicing, structural coordination and managing construction activities within a constrained urban site. The integration of sustainability systems such as photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps required close coordination between structural, architectural and MEP disciplines, while ensuring the building remained flexible for a wide range of future occupiers.

Delivery Conditions Addressed
- Dense urban site constraints
- Multi-storey industrial construction
- High occupier density
- Complex structural and servicing interfaces
- Sustainability-led performance requirements

Sustainability & ESG
The development achieved BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings, incorporating photovoltaic roof panels, air source heat pumps, LED lighting and EV charging infrastructure. These measures support reduced operational carbon emissions and improved energy efficiency, aligning with SEGRO’s sustainability objectives and wider ESG commitments.

The Outcome
SEGRO V-Park Grand Union delivers a highly flexible, future-focused light industrial asset that responds to the challenges of urban logistics and employment space. The scheme provides adaptable accommodation capable of supporting a wide range of occupiers, while contributing to regeneration, employment creation and long-term sustainability within the Grand Union development.