Punch Taverns has ‘topped’ out its prestigious new building at Centrum One Hundred in Burton on Trent, with the installation of solar thermal roof panels.

The 4,088m² low carbon building will be a blue print for future construction projects in the town.  Developed at a cost of £8 million, the new building has been specifically designed to minimise its carbon footprint and ensure it’s as energy efficient as possible.

Commenting on the development, Steve Allen, Punch Taverns’ head of facilities said: “We started construction back in June, so it’s rewarding to see the installation of the solar thermal panels and the completion of the roof.  We’ve spent a great deal of time making sure that we use the most advanced materials and equipment to ensure that the finished building is as environmentally friendly as it possibly can be.”

The solar thermal panels will heat the hot water in the new building.  Additional green features include rainwater harvesting and daylight sensor controls for lighting.

The new site is opposite Punch Tavern’s existing head office building on Second Avenue.  The low carbon building will house a mixture of employees from this office and Spirit’s head office building in Station Street, which reverts back to the landlord in July. 

Steve concludes: “The new building gives us a positive platform for the future and reaffirms our commitment to the Burton economy that will provide an impressive gateway to the town from the A38.”

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