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Kier will build a new four-story office building with research and development facilities and a new carpark as part of the UKAEA R&D building contract<\/h2>\n

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a \u00a326.8m contract to Kier to build an 8,000sqm research and development building at Culham Science Centre, near Abingdon in Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n

The office space and engineering facilities \u2013 a rig hall for research and development \u2013 will be used by multiple tenants.<\/p>\n

Sustainability and energy efficiency will be prioritised throughout construction<\/h3>\n

The roof area of the scheme will include a solar photovoltaic array<\/a> and air source heat pumps will be installed to provide both heating and cooling<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Designed to meet UKAEA\u2019s long-term sustainability goals, the building will comply with energy targets in the South Oxfordshire Local Plan<\/a>. This will be achieved by using a combination of energy efficient design and passive measures<\/a> to enhance the thermal performance of the building.<\/p>\n

Andy Bolas, regional director for Kier Construction Western & Wales, in response to securing the UKAEA R&D building contract, commented: \u201cWe are very excited to be working on another significant and important project with UKAEA.<\/p>\n

\u201cSustainability is key to what we do at Kier and this project is another example of our commitment to protecting the environment and furthers our presence in providing for the science sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis also supports UKAEA\u2019s mission to lead the delivery of safe, sustainable, low carbon, fusion energy for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boosting the local supply chain and employment prospects<\/h3>\n

Antonia Jenkinson, UKAEA\u2019s chief financial officer and director of property, said: \u201cWe believe fusion could be part of the world\u2019s future energy mix, and are working with a wide range of science, engineering, and technology companies at our Culham Science Centre to achieve it.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur work here continues to create jobs and drive economic growth, while helping place the UK at the forefront of the international scientific community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new investment into Culham will help support companies contributing to the UK\u2019s world-recognised fusion technology cluster, while developing a supply chain and skills base<\/a> required to solve challenges across a much broader range of sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe development of public and private partnerships is of huge benefit to our mission to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy. We\u2019ve had strong interest in the new building, which will be versatile and support the growth of innovative companies aligned to UKAEA\u2019s own aims.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project was procured through the Crown Commercial Service (CSS) Framework. Construction work is set to start this autumn.<\/p>\n

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