Progress achieved in significant phase of Staffordshire construction project by Henry Brothers
Henry Brothers Construct a £27 Million Facility for NATO Signal Squadron
Henry Brothers, a UK-based construction company, has completed a significant project at Beacon Barracks in Staffordshire. The company has built a brand-new two-storey facility worth approximately £27 million, designed to accommodate the 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron[1][2][3][4][5].
This facility is of great importance as it houses the only British Army unit permanently assigned to NATO. The new building, which was handed over in August 2025, is expected to enhance the NATO unit's infrastructure and operational capability[1][2].
Pick Everard, a renowned name in the defence sector, played a crucial role in the project. They were responsible for project management and design consultancy, ensuring the facility met the necessary standards and supported sustainability ambitions, although specific details about their sustainability contributions were not provided[5].
The new facility includes offices, conference rooms, a reception area, workshops, garaging, storage rooms, welfare facilities, mechanical and electrical plant rooms, and solar panels on the roof for sustainability[1][2][3][4][5]. Additionally, Henry Brothers is constructing a single-storey satellite communications building, which serves as a Deployable Communication Module.
The design of the facilities prioritizes efficiency, security, and the latest techniques to support the aims of 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron. The project is expected to continue progressing through its development stages, with the new facilities replacing the current location of 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron in Dorset[1][2][3][4][5].
Steve Cummings, operations director at Pick Everard, expressed his satisfaction with reaching an important milestone in the project and looks forward to an active role as it progresses. Henry Brothers' Managing Director, Ian Taylor, also expressed satisfaction with the project's progress and its role in supporting the armed forces[1][2][3][4][5].
| Aspect | Details | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Project Lead Contractor | Henry Brothers (Northern Ireland headquartered) | | Project Value | £27 million | | Facility | Two-storey building accommodating 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron | | Location | Beacon Barracks, Staffordshire | | Completion Date | August 2025 | | Role of Pick Everard | Project handover and design consultancy | | Sustainability Focus | Implied through project commissioning and standards, specific details not provided in results |
Henry Brothers has a history of delivering improvements and new developments for the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The completion of this project further strengthens the UK's NATO infrastructure and reflects a sustainable approach through modern facility standards.
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