Specialist façade division recruited to help deliver major town centre regeneration
Henley Stone Specialists has been appointed to deliver the Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) elements for the first phase of Our Cultural Heart, Kirklees Council’s regeneration scheme to revitalise Huddersfield town centre.
Based in Wakefield, Henley Stone Specialists is part of the Henley Construction Management Group and is an expert in building façade installations.
Delivered by BAM Construction, the first phase of Our Cultural Heart focuses on turning Huddersfield’s 1970s market building into a food hall and modern community library, connected by a new public square.
Henley Stone Specialists will be responsible for the full GRC package, from early design co-ordination through to manufacture, logistics, and on-site installation.
Dave Cawley, construction director at Henley Construction Management Group, said: “As a business rooted in West Yorkshire, it means a great deal to be involved in a regeneration project of this scale and significance right here in our group’s region.
“From the outset, we have worked with BAM to support early-stage design detailing and logistics, ensuring the GRC package integrates smoothly with the wider programme.
“This is about more than installation, it is about smart planning, collaboration, and adding value to a transformational project in a place we are proud to call home.”
Matt Garnett, construction manager for BAM, said: “We are committed to collaborating with regional specialists who understand the area, its challenges, and its potential.
“Henley Stone Specialist’s knowledge of both the product and the area makes them a valuable partner in achieving that vision.”
Councillor Graham Turner, cabinet member for finance and regeneration at Kirklees Council, added: “Our Cultural Heart will drive real long-term, economic impact for Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees district.
“By focusing on a regional supply chain, we’re not just investing in the future – we’re creating opportunities and supporting businesses and jobs right now, during construction.”
