Topping Out Ceremony Marks Milestone in Multi-Million-Pound Bradford College Building Project

BRADFORD, U.K. - Sept. 26, 2025 - PRLog -- The college event celebrated the highest point of the building's structure being put in place, signalling the next phase of work to create a cutting-edge training facility for automotive, digital, and engineering skills.

Set to open its doors to students in 2026, the four-storey building has been made possible thanks to £17.8 million from the Department for Education Further Education Capital Transformation Fund (FECTF) and a £1.5 million College contribution. Morgan Sindall Construction is building the new facility.

Attendees included Bradford College governors, project delivery staff, and a group of current Level 2 Motor Vehicle students who will move to the new building on completion. After donning their safety gear, the group listened to a project briefing by Morgan Sindall's Project Manager, Dan Marsh.

At the top of Junction Mills, the group signed the structural steel frame before the 'topping out' of the building, with Vice Principal Chris Malish assisting with the laying of a roof ballast. Dan Marsh, Morgan Sindall's Project Manager on the scheme at Bradford College, said:

"It was fantastic to provide an update to project stakeholders at such a significant point in the project. Bradford College and Morgan Sindall have formed an excellent relationship through working tirelessly in collaboration to get this far, and we intend to cement this by bringing the project to a close on time, on budget, and with excellent quality."

Once completed, the Bradford College Automotive and Digital Engineering Department will relocate from Bowling Back Lane to the premises, with as many as 650 students potentially enrolling at the Centre. Junction Mills will offer skills in new technologies, such as modern automotive and digital engineering, electric/hybrid vehicles and advanced manufacturing. The Centre will be vital in supporting the growth of technology and low-carbon skills capability within West Yorkshire.

Stephen Smith, Head of Engineering & Motor Vehicle at Bradford College, said:

"I'm absolutely thrilled to see our new hi-tech home for Motor Vehicle reaching this exciting topping-off milestone. This is a huge step forward for both staff and students, and I can't wait to see the opportunities it creates."

The project has already been awarded a Morgan Sindall platinum standard for carbon savings - the first in the Yorkshire region. Currently, a total of 182 tonnes of carbon has been saved, which is equivalent to heating 67 UK homes annually.

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