BAM entered the Cornish market in 2011 from its Exeter regional office. This is its first project under the Cornwall Council framework and fourth in the county altogether, bringing the total value of the contractor’s work there to more than £30m.
The three-storey office block at Beacon Technology Park will allow the council to bring together a number of services under one roof and improve operational efficiency.
BAM is targeting a DEC rating of five, with sustainability features to include photovoltaic cells on the roof and natural ventilation.
The project is due to start on site in February, with completion scheduled for April 2015.
Project manager Dave Hawkins said: “We are very pleased to have been chosen for this scheme and look forward to getting stuck in to creating a facility for the council to be proud of.
“This is our fourth project in Cornwall since we entered the market in 2011. We have built up a trusted supply chain and are very much enjoying working in the county. We hope this latest scheme will help us grow our presence in Cornwall and lead to further work.’
BAM has completed the £10m Treliske innovation centre in Truro; the £8m Truro residences project for Exeter University; and the £3m St. Michael’s Catholic secondary free school in Camborne.
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