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BES completed £50 million AstraZeneca Warehouse and Packing Project

BES completed £50 million AstraZeneca Warehouse and Packing Project

12/02/2020

We are delighted to announce that we have completed a complex £50 million project to upgrade and future-fit the warehousing, packing and logistics facilities at AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield site. Working collaboratively with the pharmaceutical giant as an integral part of the company’s user, quality assurance and project management team, BES was principal designer and principal contractor on the three-phase programme. The project involved full design, construction and commissioning of a new high bay warehouse, a low bay warehouse refurbishment and a technically-demanding Global Packing Centre.

The world-leading £8.1 million Compound Semiconductor Innovation Centre

The world-leading £8.1 million Compound Semiconductor Innovation Centre

27/01/2020

We are pleased to report that we have completed an £8.1 million design and build project to deliver Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult’s facility in the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster in south Wales. The world-leading Catapult Innovation Centre will drive advances in compound semiconductor technology and applications, enabling the UK to spearhead future technologies, including autonomous vehicles, 5G mobile networks, renewable energy and the Internet of Things (IoT). READ MORE...

Healthcare Construction Network

Healthcare Construction Network

24/01/2020

If you are interested in the design and construction of diagnostic treatment centres and imaging facilities, come and join us at the next HCN breakfast, which will take place on Friday 14 Februrary in RICS, London. Our Southern Regional Director, Gavin Statham and Joshua Bannister from Norwood will be there to share their specialist knowledge and experience of delivering complex sophisticated facilities.

Figures that make us proud

Figures that make us proud

06/01/2020

As we look forward to an exciting New Year, we have reviewed last years’ key accomplishments which are summarised in our infographic.

BES completes the new QA Laboratory

BES completes the new QA Laboratory

20/12/2019

We are pleased to report that our Milton Keynes team have successfully completed the new Quality Assurance (QA), Sterility testing laboratory and write up space for a pharmaceutical blue chip client in the South East. The project involved remodelling an existing 1960s building, centrally located within a busy manufacturing facility, whilst maintaining ‘business as usual’ operations at all times. Working as principal contractor, we provided a full turnkey service, including architectural fit out, HVAC, LEV, Electrical, BMS, EMS installations and all site operations were carefully controlled by our experienced project and construction management team. READ MORE...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

09/12/2019

Merry Christmas from all at BES

Our Martina named Outstanding Woman in Building Services at BESA Awards

Our Martina named Outstanding Woman in Building Services at BESA Awards

25/11/2019

We are delighted to announce that our Design Lead, Martina Antalova won the BESA Outstanding Woman in Building Engineer Services Award! The award, which was presented by Women's Engineering Society chief executive officer Elizabeth Donnelly during BESA National Award Ceremony in London, recognises a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to engineering in the built environment and is a fitting role model for women in the building engineering workforce. Congratulations Martina! It's a fantastic achievement and we could not be more proud!

Martina in the final for The Outstanding Woman in Building Services Award

Martina in the final for The Outstanding Woman in Building Services Award

12/11/2019

We are delighted to announce that Martina Antalova, BES Design Lead is a finalist for the BESA Outstanding Woman in Building Services Award 2019. The award, which will be presented by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), will recognise a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to engineering in the built environment and is a fitting role model for women in the building engineering workforce...READ MORE

PROJECT UPDATE: Weston Park Hospital, Air Handling Units Delivery

PROJECT UPDATE: Weston Park Hospital, Air Handling Units Delivery

31/10/2019

Works are progressing well on the construction of a new pharmacy and aseptic suite for chemotherapy and clinical trial/emerging therapy at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield. Following the demolition and strip out works, we have converted the 7th floor areas into a plantroom. Last week we reached a significant milestone with new Air Handling Units (AHU) being safely delivered and installed on site. READ MORE...

Our hiking team climbs the highest mountain in Wales

Our hiking team climbs the highest mountain in Wales

08/10/2019

This year, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the hospice, we are taking part in their Corporate Challenge, trying to raise as much money as possible until the end of this month! To support this worthy cause, on Tuesday 1st October BES hiking team conquered the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon. Taking the Pyg Track route to the summit, they tackled the rocky and wet terrain, wind and dense fog. Despite the bad weather, our team braved the challenging conditions, completing the walk with a great enthusiasm! We would like to thank to those who have supported the team by making donations to help our cause...READ MORE