ARU Peterborough’s new Innovation and Research Centre – phase two of the development – aims to focus on net zero carbon technologies and create 17,000 high-level skill jobs.
This research super hub will act as the key connection between the university and local businesses for innovation-based growth.
The new Innovation and Research Centre will feature 3,300 sqm of good quality, efficient and flexible space for research and development over 3 floors and will create a new high-quality space for the city.
The project will promote visibility of research, internally and externally, and will provide inspiring spaces to encourage innovation, collaboration and social interaction
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B&K Structures delivered the the two-storey structural steelwork frame with visual CLT floor and roof decks, CLT staircases and an integrated CLT lift core.
Our design team completed innovative steel and timber connection design, working closely with the project architect, and we also supplied and installed the acoustic floorboards.
Challenges associated with erecting during the winter months were mitigated with careful handling of the timber on site and implementation of a robust moisture management plan, resulting in a very high visual standard.
“This is another step forward in what has been a long-held ambition within the city. Peterborough is our region’s Northern Powerhouse and with the right investment, the economy can accelerate further and allow more people to share in prosperity and opportunity.
To see Peterborough at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology and promoting a new generation of highly skilled people will help the city and the wider region achieve more of its untapped potential.”
Dr Nik Johnson
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough