New drone photography showing the progress 海角视频 University of Central Lancashire鈥檚 (UCLan) 拢35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) has been released.
A key part 海角视频 University鈥檚 拢200 million Masterplan, the EIC is anticipated to make a step change in producing locally trained graduates in areas including aerospace, mechanical and energy technologies and engineering.
Staff, students, and companies within the region will have access to top 海角视频 range equipment including flight simulators, Formula One cars and specialist electronic labs.
Designed by internationally renowned architects SimpsonHaugh, Manchester-based BAM Construction is scheduled to complete the building during the Spring.
UCLan鈥檚 Michael Ahern, Chief Operating Officer, said: 鈥淭hese latest images clearly show the rapid progress being made to complete this much-anticipated facility. It will be fantastic for Preston to be home to such a modern, innovative building which will be a real hive of activity. Beyond being a world-class teaching and research facility, it鈥檚 going to be a real asset to the City and the people of Preston, as well as Lancashire and the North West as a whole.鈥
Simon Atkinson, Project Manager at BAM, said: 鈥淭he EIC is going to be an integral part of inspiring and supporting new generations of engineers and shaping the future of skills development in that sector. Having trained and given work to many generations of engineers at BAM, the building is close to our hearts.
Identified as a signature project within Lancashire鈥檚 Strategic Economic Plan, the EIC has secured 拢10.5 million via the Lancashire Enterprise Partnerships鈥 Growth Deal with the Government. The new facility has also received 拢5.8 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and 拢5 million from HEFCE鈥檚 STEM Capital Fund.