Knight Frank to manage Calico refurb

KNIGHT Frank’s building consultancy team has been appointed to project manage a major extension and refurbishment of Centenary Court, Calico Homes’ headquarters in Burnley.

The 16,000 sq ft property will undergo partial re-cladding, as well as a refurbishment and fit-out, converting the former ground floor public house and furniture store into offices.

The project team includes the contractors, Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction; architect Austin Smith Lord, and mechanical and electrical engineers, Cundall.

Anthony Duerden, director of customer services for Calico, said: ”As a growing company based the heart of a busy town centre, this is a significant development for Calico, allowing us to bring a full range of services to benefit the local community under one roof for the first time.

“Knight Frank is helping us meet challenge of providing the very best in accessible customer reception facilities and modern office accommodation to support our continued growth as a business.

Simon Matley, partner at Knight Frank, said: “This is a large-scale refurbishment which will completely transform the property. We have a highly experienced project team on board and are working towards a completion date of May 2013.”