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  1. G2V signs for The Chancery, Manchester

    OBI announced recruitment group G2V has acquired half of the sixth floor (4,520 sq ft) in The Chancery at Spring Gardens on a five year lease. The deal brings G2V’s two Manchester city centre operations together under one roof for the first time.

    G2 Recruitment Solutions, will move from Colwyn Chambers on York Street. Vivid Resourcing will move from 1 St Peter’s Square. The two businesses specialise in recruitment across IT, engineering, life sciences, energy and the public sector.

    The move brings together both businesses and is part of a wider strategy to create a central Manchester hub for the business.  G2V is head quartered in London and also has offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Brussels, Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston. It employs 240 people world-wide.

    Ryan Morrow, operations director, G2V Group said: “Chancery is an exceptional building, right in the heart of the city and it is important as we bring our two operations together we have a space which reflects where our business is going.”

    OBI represented G2V on the deal. Andrew Cowell, transactions and asset management, OBI said: “G2V is a hugely successful recruitment business and it makes sense for them to move into The Chancery to drive efficiencies, invest in their working environment and give them a single, impressive presence in the heart of the city.”

    Knight Frank represented landlord PATRIZIA. Luke Lebrun, asset manager, PATRIZIA said: “It is great to welcome G2V to Chancery. Since we completed the refurbishment of building we’ve seen a lot of interest in the space from a range of occupiers in different sectors. G2V will join Atadius Credit Insurance, Sanderson Weatherall, Korn Ferry, Duff & Phelps and Yorkshire Bank.”

    This news story was featured in Insider Media.

  2. New pitch and facilities for Salford schools and local football team

    Gary Neville co-owner of Salford City helps launch the new football playing fields in Salford

    Children attending neighbouring Primary Schools, Lewis Street and Christ Church CE in Eccles, had the chance to experience their new playing surface for first ever time. Newly formed junior football club, Salford City JFC U10’s have teamed up with the two local schools to share facilities at the newly created sports field.

    The sports pitch, which will be the home of Salford City JFC U10’s, was officially opened by Gary Neville, who is an owner of Conference Premier side Salford City FC and chair Karen Baird at a special event attended by over 100 children, parents and the local community.

    Speaking at the event Gary said: “We cannot under estimate how important playing sports is for children – for their health, development and sheer enjoyment – and I am so pleased Salford City is able to play its part by looking after the pitch, so not just our under 10’s team but the children from Lewis Street and Christ Church can develop and show off their sporting skills and talents.”

    Executive head teacher of both Lewis Street and Christ Church CE Schools Wendy McCormack said: “Our children have never been able to play on a proper grass playing field and I was delighted when Will Lewis of OBI approached me to see if we would share it with Salford City JFC.

    “I am over the moon with how everything has turned out. Thanks to all the hard work from the Salford City U10’s kids and parents and also Will and his team – not only do we have a playing field which will make a whole world of difference to our school children, but we have a new addition to the local community too. For the first time in over 100 years we now have a green outdoor space to utilise.”

    OBI founder Will Lewis is chairman of Salford City JFC U10’s and had been looking for a home for the team. He heard the two primary schools had some land which could become a sports pitch but they needed help to bring it up to a safe standard for children to play on.

    Will Lewis said: “Helping to turn the derelict land into a high quality sports pitch so the children can play on it in safely, was a whole new experience and it’s been amazing to see the effort from the players’ parents and kids themselves to help make this happen. Local resident Craig Doyle must have mowed the pitch 30 times in the past six weeks and that just shows the sort of commitment gone into this.

    “The whole OBI team visited the pitch for an afternoon to help pick stones, bricks and glass from the pitch. It’s been a real team effort all round. I’d especially like to thank Charles Henderson, who is one of the leading experts in sports pitches for his advice on planting and maintenance.”

    OBI also brought in one of the world’s leading experts on sport’s pitches Charles Henderson to provide practical advice and support to ensure Salford City JFC will be able to keep the pitch in top condition. Charles works for PSD Agronomy Ltd, a sports pitch consultancy company that works with football and rugby clubs from grassroots to the Premier League.

    Charles said: “Our passion is to provide sports clubs with proper grass pitches and I am very proud to have been able to help with this project. We’ve been able to completely revitalise an unused grassed area but we’ve achieved it using a clever model which means the maintenance and care of the pitch is straightforward so the committed Club volunteers will be able to give their teams a taste of playing on quality natural grass surfaces that has previously only been available to top clubs.”

    School governor Councillor David Jolley said: “I am delighted for Wendy and the children at her schools, it is fantastic to see the community coming together to create essential sporting facilities for children to enjoy for many years to come.”

    Salford City JFC U10’s manager Stuart Ratcliffe said: “We now have the best playing surface in the league and can’t wait to kick off our season with our first home game this weekend.”

     

  3. P. P. O’Connor acquires Galvac Limited

    Manchester based demolition, earthworks, remediation and civil engineering specialist P. P. O’Connor confirmed it has acquired Galvac Limited, a provider of vacuum excavation equipment for an undisclosed sum.

    Galvac Limited, head quartered in Salford and operating nationally, was part of civil engineering contractor GPL Group which entered into administration last month. The acquisition is for the assets and employees of Galvac and secures the immediate future of 28 employees of the company.

    Charmaine O’Connor, Chief Executive, P. P. O’Connor Group said: “We are delighted we have been able to acquire Galvac Limited and secure the jobs of its team so quickly. We are looking forward to welcoming the members of the Galvac team into P.P. O’Connor. This acquisition complements the range of services we offer to our clients and it’s testament to the hard work of everyone at P. P. O’Connor that we are able to expand our business further in such a positive manner.”

    Commenting on the transaction, Ben Woolrych, partner at FRP Advisory, said: “Galvac is a solid business with a strong reputation for providing a high-quality service within a very specialist sector. By working closely with the directors to market the business and its assets for sale, we’ve been able to find a buyer that has strong synergies with the company and secure a deal that delivers the best possible result for the parties involved. The administrators were advised by Martin March of Turner Parkinson,”

    The acquisition provides P.P. O’Connor with an industry leading fleet of vacuum excavation trucks that can service a national footprint supporting major infrastructure contracts, utilities and the broader industry with the latest innovation in safe dig techniques.

    With headquarters in Irlam and regional offices in both Leeds and Liverpool, P. P. O’Connor directly employs 250 highly skilled people and provides regular training courses for employees as well as working closely with colleges and universities within the region to encourage graduates and apprentices.

    P. P. O’Connor is working on many high profile projects across the North of England including RHS Bridgewater, Manchester Airport Transformation, MPT Metrolink extension to the Trafford Centre, Circle Square on Oxford Road, Manchester, City Labs for Bruntwood, United Utilities, Maggies Leeds, Strawberry Fields in Liverpool, Airbus UK.

    The story was featured in; Insider Media, Place North West and Demolition News

     

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  4. Planning gained for transformation of 79 Mosley Street

    Transformation of 79 Mosley Street, Manchester receives planning permission.

    OBI announced it has received Planning and Listed building consent from Manchester City Council for Boultbee Brooks Real Estate (BBRE) to transform the Grade II Listed 77-79 Mosley Street and 14-16 Princess Street, known collectively as 79 Mosley Street, into 26,890 sq ft of new office space and ground floor and basement retail and leisure space. OBI, BBRE and Zerum have been working together for three years to secure the future of the building.

    OBI will project manage the delivery of the scheme with architect PRP, structural engineer Tier Consult and M&E consultant, REDS and planning consultants Zerum on behalf of building owners UK based real estate investor BBRE.

    The scheme will see the facades onto Mosley Street, Princess Street and Back George Street retained and fully restored, while the internal floors will be completely rebuilt from the basement up to a new zinc clad mansard roof extension.

    Dominic Horridge, building consultancy, OBI said: “Gaining planning permission to transform 79 Mosley Street is a very significant step. The building has been vacant for many years, with several proposed projects failing at the first hurdle. Now working with BBRE, PRP and Zerum we’ve developed a robust scheme which has secured the future of the building and we look forward to delivering it.”

    The completed 79 Mosley Street will comprise 19,021 sq ft of new office space over four floors; a 5049 sq ft retail and leisure opportunity on the ground floor and part basement; a 2820 sq ft retail/leisure unit in the basement with bike storage including showers and lockers. The building will accommodate approx. 220 people in offices and potentially create up 81 jobs in the retail/leisure units.

    Roger James, development director at BBRE said: “79 Mosley Street will provide flexible floor space required for modern occupiers while retaining the external aesthetics of the original building. We can’t wait to bring this long vacant but very significant building back to life and to complete the jigsaw of the transformation of St Peter’s Square.”

    79 Mosley Street was built circa 1870 as a speculative office, warehouse and retail building. It has been vacant for nine years and previous owners have failed to bring any schemes to fruition.

    This story was featured in Manchester Evening News

  5. Kruger moves to New Century House

    OBI has announced German confectionary business, Krüger is set to move to New Century House, Progress way, Denton, M34 2GP. The company has taken the second floor (5,159 sq ft) at a rent of £15.25 on a five-year lease with a break at year three.

    Krüger is a German confectionary company which has been established for over four decades. It manufactures and distributes chocolate products. It has a growing team of 30 members.

    Krüger said: “This is a very exciting time for Krüger, over our 40 years in this business we’ve grown and changed. New Century House is the ideal place for our business to continue to thrive. We can see longevity in this office space and look forward to a future here.”

    OBI advised Kruger on the acquisition of the office space and will also be carrying out the project management and design of the new office space.

    Andrew Cowell, transactions and asset management at OBI said: “New Century House is a great location, just outside of Manchester city centre with excellent transport links to Manchester city centre, Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stockport. We are greatly looking forward to continuing to work with and support Krüger in the future as we manage and design their new space.”

    The landlord for New Century House is Amerdale Investments LLP.

    OBI is an established real estate consultancy which provides innovative solutions to its landlord and occupier clients which include; AO.com, NCC group, Rentalcars.com, Allied London, Bruntwood, L J Partnership, British Airways and CBRE Global Investors.

    The award-winning team provides advice to its clients across its multi-disciplined services which include; interior design, project management, dilapidations, ratings, leasing and investment consultancy. This collection of services is known as the OBI difference.

    This story was featured in; Insider Media and The Business Desk