Bradford College’s Junction Mills tops out

Constructed by Morgan Sindall, the £19.3m project has reached its highest height, with completion on track for the 2026 academic year.

The four-storey building will house the automotive department, offering specialist training in motor vehicle, advanced electrical, hybrid, and hydrogen technologies.

The facility has been funded via a £17.8m Department for Education Further Education Capital Transformation Fund and a £1.5m college contribution.

Morgan sindall recently awarded the building a platinum standard for carbon savings, the first in Yorkshire.

Currently, a total of 182 tonnes of carbon has been saved during construction, equivalent to heating 67 UK homes annually.

The next phase of the project will include further watertightness works, window installation, completion of the steel framing system and cement particle boarding, and the continuation of super-structure brickwork.

Dan Marsh, Morgan Sindall’s project manager at the college, said: “Bradford College and Morgan Sindall have formed an excellent relationship through working tirelessly in collaboration to get this far, and we intend to cement this by bringing the project to a close on time, on budget, and with excellent quality.”

Stephen Smith, head of engineering & motor vehicle at Bradford College, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to see our new hi-tech home for Motor Vehicle reaching this exciting topping-off milestone.

“This is a huge step forward for both staff and students, and I can’t wait to see the opportunities it creates.

“This new facility will give our staff access to the very best resources, enabling them to deliver even more innovative and industry-relevant teaching.

“For our students, it means learning in an environment that mirrors modern workshops and garages, giving them the hands-on experience and confidence they need to thrive in their future careers.”

Independent governor Billy Khokhar added: “This is going to be a state-of-the-art building, which will be a fantastic teaching and learning environment for staff and students in the coming years. I also enjoyed seeing the college’s new Garden Mills building, which looks a hugely impressive and attractive environment for students to learn in.”