Key Sectors
Industrial & Logistics

Tomorrow's warehouses and hubs, today

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A sector that we’ve committed to since our foundation; growing our expertise alongside the industry’s evolving demands.

As a leader in industrial and logistics development, we deliver some of the largest and most advanced facilities in the UK and UAE.

We prioritise operational efficiency, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable growth, from large-scale distribution centres to specialised logistics hubs. Our focus is on building future-ready facilities. Through the use of automation innovation, energy-efficient design, and sustainable practices, we’re driving industrial development in a more conscious way.

History
The sector where it all began for McLaren
30
Million Sq. Ft. of industrial space delivered
214
I&L projects undertaken so far
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What we do

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Turnkey design and build
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Accelerated delivery programmes
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Complex end-users and stakeholders
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Highly sophisticated MEP systems integration
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Large scale sites, earthworks and ecology
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Sustainable construction solutions
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Digital development drives efficiency gains on large-scale construction projects. We utilise drones, big data, and other technologies, including on-site connectivity and cloud-based solutions. 

We integrate extensive earthworks into our projects through these technologies, gaining greater understanding, digitalising processes, streamlining data management, and improving critical decision-making. 

It’s a one-way trajectory to embed digital technology into every build, opening up additional scope for improvements in productivity and cost reductions.

So far, we’ve successfully used this approach to build large logistics and distribution centres for manufacturers, major supermarkets, and high-street retailers.

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24/7 consumer culture, coupled with the rise of e-commerce, means today’s warehouse and factory operators must continually deliver speed, flexibility and efficiency.

When demand increases unexpectedly, or during seasonal peaks, more space is required quickly to manage customer needs. We analyse previous projects at a forensic level to improve expertise, enhance knowledge, and plan future projects better. It’s part of our right-first-time approach – and it keeps us ahead of the curve.

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Quick response distribution is the benchmark for modern warehouses and fulfilment centres. The right products at scale and in the right place are essential for the e-commerce supply chain, which often delivers directly to customers rather than to wholesale operators.

Warehouse infrastructure demands value-added services. These include order fulfilment, product mixing, cross-docking, and on-site packaging. This means facilities must be highly flexible, future-proofed against rapid technological advancements, and easily re-purposed for end-users or developers.

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For all hotel construction projects, we provide full visibility of how every aspect will impact on live business operations, maximising efficiencies and protecting the guest experience, reputation and revenue stream at all times.

Our works dovetail with the operation of a live hotel so that interaction between sub-contractors, hotel staff and guests is planned to avoid disruption and disturbance.

Room upgrades are carefully phased with week-by-week scheduling and an open channel of communication with hotel management. Our collaborative approach means we can free up the highest revenue producing areas as quickly as possible, always keeping the number of unavailable rooms to an absolute minumum.

Physical barriers and clear signage segregates work areas to promote guest and staff safety and all exit routes are kept clear.

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'Greener warehouses' and sustainable construction

We continually explore new sustainable solutions, proactively understanding our environmental impact to deliver greener and smarter construction projects.

We integrate geographically relevant sustainable features that have a positive impact on local ecosystems. Our innovative solutions and energy management systems provide real-time analysis of energy usage and performance. And our artificial lighting systems also mitigate high energy consumption.

 

It’s all part of our mission to support and improve the sustainability goals of our customers. We combine our practical knowledge and expertise in constructing truly efficient (and cost-effective) buildings with a collaborative net-zero carbon approach in mind.

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Ocado Project Dragonfly

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Amazon Fulfilment Centre
Amazon Fulfilment Centre

Building Amazon's new Mega hub in the London Distribution Park in Tilbury.

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Co-op Distribution Centre
Co-op Distribution Centre

Delivering warehouse space and office accomodation for one of Britain's largest supermarket chains.

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Centurion Park
Centurion Park

Centurion Park is a brand new development of 11 high specification industrial, storage and distribution units in Colchester for Tungsten Properties.

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