Ikea Distribution Centre - Doncaster

Date: 01/07/2000

Location: South/West Yorkshire

Project value: £1,600,000.00

Major development in Doncaster for Ikea Distribution. A high bay portal structure at 21 metres was surrounded by low bay warehousing. The total project included 2,345 tonnes of steelwork with a six week lead-in and precise erection programme. All works were completed on time for a delighted main contractor and client. Since the Doncaster project, Billington have secured further work with Ikea and Shepherd Construction.

Client: Ikea
Main contractor: Shepherd Construction Ltd
Engineer: Shepherd Design
Architect: Burkes Green Associates
Weight of steel: 2,345 tonnes
Market sector: Industrial
Design type: Design & Build
Frame type: Low rise