Mill Hill Industrial Estate, Peterlee


Overview

MODA Contracting delivered a major multidisciplinary refurbishment and infrastructure scheme across a fully occupied industrial estate. The project combined extensive recladding, M&E and internal alterations, fire compartmentation, demolition and external infrastructure works.

Contract Valuec. £3 million
Duration18 months
MODA RolePrincipal Contractor
SectorIndustrial refurbishment and recladding

Scope of Works

  • Approximately 18,500 m² of recladding.
  • Extensive M&E alterations while units remained occupied.
  • Significant layout alterations.
  • Fire stopping and compartmentation works.
  • Large-scale demolition works.
  • Construction of a new service yard.
  • New drainage infrastructure.

Delivery and key challenges

MODA acted as Principal Contractor and managed complex interfaces between major construction activities and ongoing tenant operations. Robust phasing, stakeholder coordination and safety controls were used to protect occupiers, maintain access and support business continuity throughout the 18-month programme.

Outcome

The scheme was delivered safely and compliantly in a live environment, demonstrating MODA’s ability to manage large-scale, multidisciplinary works while minimising disruption to occupiers.