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ambitions of our community. a building, it is a dynamic hub for learning, creativity and connection. for children and young people, improved spaces for community use, it has been carefully designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading and support residents at every stage of life.
disruption for council staff, library users, and members of the public. The phased programme and close collaboration with stakeholders ensured services throughout the works. In line with Morgan Sindall’s
commitment to delivering meaningful social value within the communities in which it operates, the project team welcomed eight apprentices and seven work placement students onto site to gain valuable industry experience, while also creating 11 new jobs for local people. The tier one contractor also engaged with 12 schools across the region to showcase careers within construction and inspire the next generation to consider opportunities in the sector. Sustainability remained a key focus,
with the project achieving a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating. To support this outcome, the team utilised sustainably sourced timber, recycled demolition materials, and installed a new MEP system to support the building’s redesigned layout and relocated library used the CarboniCa digital carbon modelling tool, externally validated by Arup and aligned with RICS professional standards, to calculate embodied carbon savings across the project lifecycle. Alongside Morgan Sindall, the project
has been delivered in collaboration with CPMG landscape and architects, Pick Everard project managers, Hands On engineers, Etch M&E engineers, and Glanville civil and structural engineers. James York, Area Director for Morgan Sindall Construction in the Thames
to have completed this important project for Reading Borough Council and the local community. The transformation created a modern, accessible, and residents for many years to come.
required close collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure disruption was kept to a minimum, and I’d like to thank everyone involved for their support throughout the project. It’s particularly rewarding to see the positive social impact created through apprenticeships, employment opportunities, and engagement with local schools alongside the delivery of a high-quality civic facility.” Asset Management at Reading Borough Council and Project Director for this landmark investment in Reading’s future, transforming how we use our council estate to deliver modern, inclusive public services. By reimagining space within the Civic Centre, we have created a vibrant, accessible and future-ready Customer Service and new Central
strong partnership approach, bringing together government funding, council investment and the expertise of our teams and delivery partners. It is a fantastic example of how we can unlock the full potential of our assets to create lasting social value. this modern, welcoming and accessible new Civic Centre and Central Library that will serve thousands of residents for years to come and play a vital role in Reading’s cultural and civic life.” Karina Gent, Head of Operations at
Reading Borough Council to procure a construction partner for this project three years ago, it’s incredibly rewarding to see the new centre and library
have successfully transformed an ambitious vision into a modern, accessible and welcoming community proud to have played a part in this residents for years to come.
of how procurement can enable more than just compliance, but create a transparent, competitive route to market that enables the right partners to come together and deliver meaningful public
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