Exploring Pilgrim Place, Newcastle’s Milestone Development

Robertson Hill Associates Director Liam Hill had the privilege of attending the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)’s exclusive site visit to the landmark city centre developments at Pilgrim Place, Newcastle.

New Offices on the Block

This area of Newcastle has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, including the demolition of the infamous Odeon Cinema and the eight-storey brutalist office block Commercial Union House, the refurbishment of the art deco Grade II listed Carliol House, and the construction of the North East’s new HMRC headquarters in their place. Now, the transformation of this block nears completion with the addition of the new state-of-the-art workspaces at Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre.

Pilgrim Place comprises two Grade A office blocks located in the heart of Newcastle, the construction of which forms a key part of the city’s wider regeneration. The first, Pilgrim Place 1, will be occupied by the Department for Work and Pensions as their new Newcastle city centre headquarters, with the second to be leased on a floor by floor basis.

Exclusive Access to a Landmark Project

As a CIOB member, Robertson Hill Associates was invited to attend this comprehensive site visit exploring the live project for the opportunity to gain insight into the scale and scope of the development. The project team from Bowmer + Kirkland shared their experience of programme delivery, from the challenges of constructing a major government office building within constrained urban surroundings to the importance of proper logistics management and trade coordination while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

The important industry insights shared at this CIOB-led event have served as essential professional development for Robertson Hill Associates, deepening our understanding of real-world construction practices within a unique and challenging set of circumstances, and how effective project management facilitates the delivery of this ambitious city centre development.

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