BT Group agrees lease on final office of Sheffield Digital Campus development

The GMI Construction Group-built 65,000 sq ft speculative office building at Sheffield Digital Campus, Endeavour, is to be home to BT Group, developer Scarborough Group International (SGI) has announced.

Work began in June last year, with practical completion scheduled for early 2023, and the global technology and telecoms firm is expected to occupy the Grade A BREEAM Excellent office building later in the year, following completion of its CAT B fit out programme to feature the latest technologies and collaborative workspaces.

The fourth and final building of the Sheffield Digital Campus to be delivered by GMI Construction Group, Endeavour marks the completion of 15 years of development and the creation of around 243,000 sq. ft of business space, home to major household names including Sky, IBM, Kennedys and Atkins, supporting up to 2,500 skilled jobs.

BT Group, which opened its global headquarters in London last November, has signed a 15 year-lease on the building.

Adam Varley, Development Director at SGI, said: “The way we work has evolved significantly in recent years and the leasing success we’ve achieved at Sheffield Digital Campus, despite the challenges impacting both the construction sector and the evolution around the use and future of ‘the office’, is testament to the quality of the workspace and the environments we continue to create as a Group.

“In order for organisations to attract and retain the best talent, they need to provide workplaces that go above and beyond in terms of flexibility, accessibility, sustainability, wellness, technology and amenity provision, and that’s precisely what we have done with Endeavour.

Andrew Hurcomb, GMI Construction Group’s Divisional Managing Director, Yorkshire, added: “The letting of Endeavour marks a significant moment as we move towards completion, not only of this building but of the Sheffield Digital City complex, and is an example of what can be achieved through our long-term and trusted partnership with SGI.

“GMI is proud to be at the forefront of delivering one of the city’s most iconic office schemes, in a prime business location, and one that will do much to stimulate economic growth within the city region.”

Brent Matthews, BT Group property director, commented: “Despite the economic challenges and changes to working patterns caused by the pandemic, we think this is an important investment and it secures our presence in Sheffield and Yorkshire. This investment follows.

“Endeavour provides us with the perfect location in the heart of the city and surrounded by the renowned Digital Campus, which reflects the growth, creativity and ingenuity which are core to BT’s work.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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