A multi-million pound construction project for Cadets at Beckingham, Lincolnshire, has been recognised for its focus on sustainability.
Set for completion in spring 2025, the new Cadet Training Centre has been named ‘Sustainable Project of the Year’ for extensive efforts to ensure the new-build has a minimal impact on the surrounding natural environment.
Sustainable materials, such as timber frames, recycled car tyres and a green roof, are part of plans for the buildings.
Waste will be minimised, and the aim is to achieve biodiversity net gains of 30%, all while championing lean design with the users’ welfare and comfort in mind.
Additionally, the project, which is supported by Maber Architects and Triton Construction, is targeting ‘excellent’ in the Ministry of Defence’s ‘DREAM’ environmental assessment accreditation scheme.
Stuart Williams OBE is the Chief Executive of East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, which is overseeing the project’s delivery.
He said: “I’m delighted to see the team’s hard work in trying to achieve high sustainability benchmarks at Beckingham Camp recognised.
“While not easy to achieve, it’s fantastic to see this innovative approach to sustainability and low-carbon construction is now coming to life on site too.
“Thank you to everyone from Maber Architects, Triton Construction and our Estates Team for their work to create facilities that will transform the experience of our amazing Cadets.”
Construction of these modern facilities will create a dedicated training space for Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force, allowing them to organise more local training weekends, which will be a welcome boost to recruitment. The facilities will also be available to other Cadets from around the country, providing wider benefits to many.
The sustainable new build will be a vast improvement on the current facilities, which are housed in an open-plan structure from the 1940s that is no longer fit for purpose.
Other winners in the 2024 Graphisoft UK Awards included: the new Science Discovery Centre at Sherwood Observatory, Sutton-in-Ashfield, in the Medium Project of the Year category; and the blueprint for the General Pharmaceutical Council’s new Canary Wharf venue in the Interior Design Project of the Year.
The Graphisoft UK Awards are open to clients who use Archicad or Graphisoft technologies within their design projects.
