Eric Wright Construction has reached a key milestone in the delivery of a new multimillion pound drug development facility for Bristol Myers Squibb, a global pharmaceutical company based in Moreton, Wirral in North West England.

The 37,000 sq. ft facility is currently being constructed to help futureproof the firm’s offering, providing laboratories and open plan office space for up to 200 colleagues. The building has now reached its highest point with roof works commencing and the completion of specialist ground source heat pump installation works.

The building has been designed with sustainability and colleague wellbeing in mind, with large panels of glazing maximising natural light. Flexible office seating with a range of collaboration zones helps to inspire collaboration, creativity and innovation, whilst increasing capacity and efficiency.

Designed by ADP Architects and built by Eric Wright Construction, the new building is targeting BREEAM ‘outstanding’ accreditation and will also feature extensive landscape areas.

Commenting on the progress of works, Steve Reid, Pre-construction Director at Eric Wright Construction, said: “The team is incredibly proud to be working with Bristol Myers Squibb on this project delivering a low energy, low carbon and sustainable facility. It is great to have reached these milestones and be on track for practical completion in May 2025.”

The ground source heat pump, designed and installed by specialist subcontractor Geroserv, is fundamental in providing the energy efficient heating and cooling of the building space. The overall installation of the geothermal probes and grouting has the capacity to provide 180kW of heat/cooling per hour.