Russells Construction has started work on the £400,000 refurbishment of a 7,500 sq ft
office block for a Yorkshire-based haulage, storage and distribution company. Longs of
Leeds awarded Russells the contract following the successful delivery of a new yard at
Longs' Hull depot in June last year, two weeks ahead of schedule.
The project involves the complete refurbishment of an existing office block at Longs
of Leeds' head office in Crossgates, Leeds. Russells will undertake both internal and
external renovations in order to bring the property in-line with the current building
regulations.
The internal work will include the installation of the latest air conditioning,
lighting and electrical data systems, and suspended ceilings, washrooms and new floor
coverings throughout. Russells will also undertake work to the external façade, which
will be upgraded with new composite insulated cladding and aluminium windows, while the
existing flat roof will be upgraded to the latest thermal requirements.
Andrew Long, director at Longs of Leeds commented: "We decided to appoint Russells
Construction again after they completed work on our Hull depot last year, not only
within budget but also ahead of schedule. As a busy haulage company it is important
that work is completed on time and that disruption is kept to a minimum and Russells
really understands this.
"They came to us with a good solution that was in budget and I trust that they will
deliver the exceptional level of service that we have come to expect from them."
Gareth Russell director of Russells Construction, said: "It is a real testament to the
hard work and commitment of the Russells team that Longs of Leeds have come back to us
again.
"In a tough economic climate competition can be fierce and it is your reputation that
really stands out, and is often the difference between winning and losing a contract.
This is the second large refurbishment project that we have been awarded this month and
it's fantastic that existing clients are coming back to us, and that we're also
continuing to attract new clients."
Earlier this month Russells Construction started work on an £800,000 project for AKW
Group Plc at its World Freight Centre site on Europa Way in Trafford Park. The company
is also currently working on a £9m contract for Holiday Inn in Manchester, a £4m
contract for a retail park in Hull and a £2m contract for an office complex in Trafford.
