Gazeley's 35,500m² G-Park Blue Planet in Chatterley Valley, Staffordshire is the first ever building to achieve a BREEAM design Outstanding rating by scoring exemplary credits in four areas of BREEAM and achieving an exceptional standard of sustainability as a carbon positive development.

It is projected to save up to £300,000 per year in reduced running costs as a result of the environmental features incorporated into its design - providing further evidence that achieving a high BREEAM rating improves return on investment.

The majority of materials used in the building are either A or A+ rated in BRE Global's Green Guide to Specification. Most of the building materials are sourced from suppliers with an Environmental Management System in place and all timber is FSC certified. All internal finishes have very low levels of volatile organics.

McLaren Construction involved Crawford UK at an early stage of this development as Crawford had demonstrated its ability to meet the stringent specification set by Gazeley Development.  In addition, Crawford operates a sustainability policy on products and operation, in line with Gazeley’s requirements.

Thirty eight dock levellers were required for the 34,000 square metre warehouse and this also involved supplying and installing dock doors, dock levellers, bay shelters traffic lights, dock lights, and level access doors. 

A 3-year service contract for all products was also supplied and Crawford’s Service Centre is close by which can provide very prompt action in the event of a breakdown or damage.

Tony Mahil, Regional Director for Chetwoods Architects, the project architects who designed the development on behalf of Gazeley, commented on the installation of the dock levellers by Crawford, “As being very professional, with good quality of workmanship.”

Crawford can also offer a service contract linked to an extended warranty, which provides the customer with piece of mind that the doors are regularly maintained and, if a repair is needed, Crawford have a 24hr 7 day a week operation with 50 engineers based around the UK with which to fulfil any emergency.

For further information on Crawford UK Ltd telephone 0114 257 4330 for new doors or email sales.uk@crawfordsolutions.com  or for service, maintenance and repair enquiries please email service.uk@crawfordsolutions.com or visit the website www.crawfordsolutions.uk.com.

For further information on Blue Planet view the website www.gparkblueplanet.com