Beard appointed to Bristol office redevelopment

Beard Construction has been appointed for the “transformative” £24.5m redevelopment of a Bristol office building.The flagship project at One Friary is being brought forward on behalf of Britannia Invest A/S and is set to commence in April 2024.Once complete, it will provide 80,000 sq ft of office accommodation in Temple Quay.One Friary, which is situated opposite Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station, will undergo a comprehensive redevelopment. It will add three new floors on top of the existing structure and introduce a high-performance GRC façade.Beard has been appointed by specialist UK development manager, Bankfoot APAM.Matt Cooper, Beard’s Bristol director, said: “This exciting flagship project puts sustainability front and centre – the carbon savings through the reuse of the building’s existing structural frame will be significant. Drawing upon our extensive track record in sustainable redevelopment and our modern construction management skills, we are perfectly placed to deliver this project with Bankfoot APAM.”The redevelopment focuses on maximising sustainability by reusing 99.5 per cent of One Friary’s existing structural frame.The project is set to achieve BREEAM Outstanding, as well as NABERS and WELL certification.Patrick Vincent, senior development manager, Bankfoot APAM, said: “We aim to reuse as much of these existing buildings as allows, future-proofing the underlying asset while aligning them to a forward-facing investment strategy.”This work happens at every stage of the project and is a key factor when it comes to creating long-term successful outcomes. Once redeveloped, One Friary will offer grade-A office space and premium amenities, including a roof terrace and high-quality end-of-journey facilities.”Chris Moore, managing director, Bankfoot APAM, added: “One Friary is a prime example of our dedication to delivering sustainable workplaces, with One Friary in Bristol being one of a number of highly sustainable development schemes being delivered across the UK. We are hugely excited about the project and we believe it will be one of the best buildings to work in Bristol once finished.”