Client: HBD Power Park, located in Nottingham, is a significant industrial and logistics development delivered by HBD. The site spans 10 acres and includes seven speculative buildings totalling 426,000 square feet of high-quality space for businesses. The park is situated on the former Imperial Tobacco factory, which was constructed on a landfill site, making the development a complex engineering challenge. Sustainability has been central to the project, with over 90% of materials from the original structure reused. Services we provided Structural Engineering Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Geotechnical & Ground Engineering Ground Investigation & Land Quality Transport Planning & Traffic Engineering Water Engineering & Flood Risk Show More Our Role BWB's involvement began with a comprehensive ground investigation to assess the site's suitability for redevelopment. Given the site’s history as a landfill and later as an industrial facility, our geotechnical and geo-environmental teams undertook a detailed characterisation of waste materials, which informed our remediation strategy. Engineering solutions We devised an engineering solution using rigid inclusions and dynamic replacement techniques to stabilise the ground, enabling the construction of shallow foundations and a ground-bearing floor slab for the new buildings. Design services Our civil and structural engineering teams were responsible for the full suite of design services, ensuring that the new units met both client and regulatory standards. Our innovative designs incorporated a robust drainage system to address flood risk and groundwater protection, an essential consideration given the site's location and history. Minimising contamination Working in close collaboration with the Environment Agency, we implemented solutions that protect the underlying aquifer and minimise contamination risks. This project also included transportation planning and a Section 278 agreement to facilitate highway improvements and ensure the site’s connectivity with local and national transport networks.