- Structural steelwork
- PC Stairs
- Metal Decking
The construction of the New Covent Garden Markets in London by Vinci Construction will make it the largest wholesale fresh produce market in the UK. Construction is being carried out in several phases over many years and the final phase is expected to be complete in 2027. The new design will consolidate the market south of the Vauxhall railway viaduct and this land will be transformed into a residential neighbourhood.
The existing markets and surrounding infrastructure was deteriorating due to its age. As part of the redevelopment, the new buildings will make better use of the layout for pedestrians, movement of goods, forklifts and other vehicles so they are not hindering one another. The new blocks are aligned north to south and divided into 6 metre wide traders units with vehicle doors facing external yards.
External mezzanine and plant access walkways run along the length of each block above the vehicle doors, providing safe pedestrian routes to every trader’s unit, making it in line with the Workplace Transport Strategy. The new market will be a state-of-the-art modern facility that meets building performance targets and provides a food-clean environment. It separates pedestrians from vehicles on the hard-standings to create a safer working environment for traders, buyers and visitors.
Hambleton Steel were awarded the structural steel packages across multiple phases in the construction of various warehouses for New Covent Garden Markets. Business continuity is vital for the traders working in the markets which is another reason for the project being completed in phases. Phase 4 of the project will comprise of 24 units and it will link sections together. It will become the new home for four wholesalers, Gilgrove, French Garden, Supreme Salads and Premier Fruits.
The new market will be a state of the art modern facility that will help to change the perception of the market to a modern, clean, state-of-the-art facility for the 21st century.
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Earning industry experience and a qualification has been invaluable. Not every opportunity gives you on-the-job experience and I've found that this has really helped my development
One of the reasons I chose an apprenticeship was because I could earn and learn at the same time. Working at Hambleton Steel has provided me with day-to-day training and experience which has helped me understand the industry and business.
Working with Hambleton Steel on Manchester City Campus College was an enjoyable experience for ourselves and the wider design team. Hambleton brought their knowledge and skill by collaboratively working with the whole team from RIBA Stages 2/3 until completion by problem solving, giving advise on buildability and bringing efficiencies to the design to ensure it maintained within budget.
They’ve done a cracking job on here for us and I personally would have no hesitation in using them again.
Pleasure working with you and your team, and great turnround on the scheme and a good finished product with no major issues on site along with a final account agreed, cant do much better than that. Happy to put you forward where we can and would definitely work with yourselves again.
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