Landmark development

Jan 16 2008 by Tony McDonough, Liverpool Daily Post

WEST Lancashire-based construction firm CPUK has secured a £3.8m contract to build a new development in the heart of Prestwich.

The company is creating a landmark mixed-use development for the PtS Property Group, on the site of the old George Hotel.

The building, a major mixed use project for in the centre of Prestwich, will house 24 apartments, including top floor duplex homes, and 10,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space with a basement car park .

The PtS Property Group is involved in mixed-use regeneration projects across the North West, including a high profile retail development in Wirral and offices in Daresbury, Cheshire.

The George Hotel was demolished in 2005, and the new development should be finished this year.

It is the latest in a string of high-profile construction contracts for CPUK. Around 80% of the company’s work is now negotiated, rather than won by competitive tender.

Managing director Steve Burke said: "We have built a formidable reputation for delivering high-quality schemes, on budget and on time, for blue chip developers."

"Our expertise and reputation in all sectors of the construction industry continues to grow, based on our absolute commitment to providing an exceptional service for our customers.

"PtS has used all its experience of regeneration to come up with a stunning looking scheme and we are very pleased to be working with them to deliver another high-class building on such a high-profile site."

CPUK is building high profile schemes in all sectors across the North West of England. The company has also started on a £7m contract for an 85- apartment building in the heart of Preston, a £2.7m office development for Metier, in Skelmersdale, and has secured a £4m business parks deal with Peel Holdings.

tonymcdonough@dailypost.co.uk