40,000 sq ft development well underway at Granta Park

Construction started in June on PPD’s latest phase of development at Granta Park and 55 % of the steel frame is already complete. “Progress on the steel frame has been excellent. Approximately 55% has now been erected and the metal decking work has commenced.” Said Chris Travers Project Manager for Mace the construction managers on site working for Granta Park.

The 40,000 sq ft development completes the next stage in the growth of PPD’s campus-style facility at Granta Park. PPD moved to Granta Park in 2002 taking 28,500 sq ft in its first pre let. The first expansion, called “PPD Phase II,” was completed in 2005 and added 22,000 sq ft. The expansion will be completed by autumn 2009 and will include office areas and a training suite. Once complete, PPD will occupy 90,000 sq ft at the Cambridge facility.

“We are very pleased with the progress of the PPD building and with 330,000 sq ft of outline consent on Granta Park Phase II we are looking to attract other high-tech companies who would benefit from our good practice approach.” Commented John Granger, Granta Park Managing Director.