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A civil engineering firm is set to become the first occupier of a new business park being created in Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whitehouse Construction and Ivygrove Developments have entered into a design and build agreement for a bespoke headquarters at Looms Business Park, Spondon.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Whitehouse Construction, a King\u2019s Award-winning civil engineering firm founded in 1977, will relocate its operations to a newly designed 25,000 sq ft headquarters at the seven-acre Looms site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The purpose-built facility will consolidate Whitehouse\u2019s business streams (civil engineering, flood door manufacture and property flood resilience testing) under one roof, enhancing operational efficiency and providing a modern workspace for its growing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whitehouse\u2019s chair, Jo Ewart-Sear, said: \u201cOur business has been rooted in Derbyshire for close to 50 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPartnering with Ivygrove to develop a space that reflects our heritage and supports our future growth is a natural step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLooms Business Park offers unrivalled connectivity and a purposeful environment for our people, equipment and clients to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new headquarters will occupy nearly two acres and include 8,000 sq ft of office space, a large compound for vehicles and plant, and parking for over 50 cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A planning application is scheduled for submission to Derby City Council this month, with construction expected to begin following approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phase 2 of the Looms development will comprise 80,000 sq ft of small and medium-sized industrial units, available to let or for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ivygrove reports strong early interest, with initial units anticipated to be ready by late 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whitehouse has built a reputation for delivering key infrastructure across the Midlands, serving clients such as National Grid, Severn Trent, and the Environment Agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company was recently honoured with a King\u2019s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its proprietary floor door design and manufacture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ivygrove Developments and Whitehouse Construction share a longstanding professional relationship, and the launch of the Looms facility marks a continuation of that collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Blount, chairman of Ivygrove Developments, said: \u201cWhitehouse is an excellent company to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be working together once again on such a significant project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stephen Salloway, of Salloway Property Consultants, the agent for Looms Business Park, said: \u201cLooms Business Park offers exceptional access to the UK\u2019s major road network via the A52, A50, and M1 \u2013 making it one of the most logistically advantageous sites in Derby.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nick Blount, director at Ivygrove, said: \u201cThis is just the beginning. We\u2019re excited to bring Looms Business Park to life and support industrial growth across the city.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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