BAM Construction scoops £12.5m children’s home project
BAM Construction has won a £12.5m job to build new facilities for a children’s home in Leeds.
The Leeds-based contractor will construct the new accommodation adjacent to the site of the out-dated existing buildings for Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home.
BAM will create 24 bedrooms, a teaching block, a canteen, leisure facilities and administrative space.
Enabling works including access road improvements, demolition and car park creation will also be carried out.
Work on the pre-cast concrete frame will begin in August, with completion scheduled for January 2015.
The architect is Keppie Design. BAM Plant is providing site accommodation, temporary electrics, fire detection and communications.
BAM construction director John Phillips said: “We look forward to working with Leeds City Council to provide these much needed facilities in Leeds.
“As always, BAM will work hard to ensure the project benefits the local economy and environment as well as staff and children at the home.”
BAM recently completed the £60m Leeds Arena and is refurbishing the Calverley Building for Leeds Metropolitan University.
Previous projects in the centre of Leeds include the restoration of the City Varieties Music Hall, and development of commercial premises known as Latitude.
